surprises all around

Tonite was knit nite at the TW. I do so love them. Knitting with that group is always a riot.. conversations tend to wander from knitting cruises to drinking to cats.. and while that sounds tame.. the actual conversations weren't!! Sue joined me tonite cross stitching the wedding present. I was really pleased to see squirella.. she helped add to the fun of the conversations. Dear squirrel, I would love to take you for a beer just to hear more sometime. It was really good to see you.. I just wished I was sitting closer. Dannielle from the phillyknitters was also there. The usual TW suspects were there, with our lovely hostess with the mostest, Diane. And I was knitting my snowdrop. I am happy to report that when I left I am 32 rows from finishing the triangle before I pick up the edges. I am in total love with the way the color changes are going. I started at row 72 blending in the next color.. and I think it really is making the other color really pop. It makes me love knitting the shawl all over again (even if it is getting longer and longer) I tried taking a picture last nite of the color shifts, but alas, it defies fotos again.

But I have another surprise... Dear Amy: I know you said you would have me do it sooner or later.. and so I cornered a poor woman tonite to be my yoda. I am starting (drumroll) toe-up socks with the green sock yarn you spun for me. Again, no photos as of yet (heck, I just started them!!) But I am using the force, Amy... and I knew you would be so proud.

*** edited to add: I forgot! (I am really tired folks) I saw Martha last nite. It was really nice to see her, altho I'll admit I should have spent more time catching up with her. She brought me a great book about weaving spinning and dying that is FAB! I was really lucky to spend some time last nite looking it over (after I posted) and all I can say is WOW! Very comprehensive and great drawings. Thanks Martha!