Fall has arrived. The kids have all returned to school, and our garden is producing vegetables with a vengence. We have beets ready for pickling, green beans ready for freezing, and more squash, peppers, cucumbers, and tomatoes that 2 people could possibly eat.
We just returned from our annual trek to the Ft. Bridger Mountainman Rendezvous. It was a great time, like usual (even with the rain), and I was able to finally finish the "Hayden" sweater and bonnet. Watch for the pattern on Ravelry.com. It should be published in the next few weeks.
The sweater and bonnet will really keep her warm, once the weather starts to cool. She is such a little cutie.
The change in the season has started me thinking about Christmas gift knitting. I already have two projects on the needles, and going strong. The first is: "Peabody" by Leila Raabe (BT Fall 11). I plan to knit a variation of this pattern, changing it into a cardigan. The second is: The "Drew Sweater Vest" by Marlaina "Marly" Bird. This pattern will also be altered, to add long sleeves. I found the most masculine, handmade buttons at the Mountainman Rendezvous, which will be the perfect addition. The buttons are made of deer horn and silver. They are going to be perfect.
The Christmas gift sweaters are coming along, but like usual, I have set the knitting projects for me aside. I hope I'll get back to my "Junonia" skirt at some point. However, like most knitters I have many unfinished projects just sitting on the needles, waiting for my return.
Fall brings the reuniting of my knitting group. We'll be meeting again this week, and I can't wait to see what everyone has been working on. I need to gather my Witch Costume together for our annual "Witch Knit" in October, along with practicing some new recipes for our Autumn Supper. I hope this change of season finds you knitting away . . . . Happy Knitting!
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