Did you know that dancing in the car is not just for teen-agers? It was a gorgeous day, unlike today with its overcast skies; the sky was blue and the temperature was just right. I opened the sun roof, rolled down the windows and turned on the radio tuned to a Golden Oldies station. Up went the volume and I started “dancing” and singing along to the tunes I listened to as a teen-ager and college student. It was a great trip down the county road on my way to pick up my daughter from high school. I’m sure that if she had been in the car she would have been mortified and would have slunk down in the seat, not wanting to be seen in the car with this crazy, eccentric woman she calls “Mama” who was rocking to the music. At least, as much as one can while strapped in a car seat. Oh, those were the days, truly. But, no, I don’t want to go back. I’m having more fun in the Now!
And that Now includes getting ready for the county fair which starts next week and I am getting ready my entries for the Knitting Division. For the fair, I will confiscate the teen-ager’s # 13 Central Park Hoodie, by Heather Lodinsky, with my details of the CPH here on Ravelry; and
The Teen-Ager's Central Park Hoodie
my Jared Flood Habitat Hat, which she wears more than I do and here are my details on Ravelry.
Her Habitat Cap
I have recently completed the Charlotte Raglan Tee by Rosemary Drysdale, for Tahki Stacy Charles. Here are my details on Ravelry:
My "Tornado Tee" also known as the Charlotte Raglan Tee
Also ready to go is my version of the Breast Cancer Awareness Scarf by Heather Bagni for the Classic Elite Yarns Web-Letter, Issue 11, from October 3, 2007.
The Breast Cancer Awareness Scarf
I did not submit any entries last year. After a feather-and-fan scarf won first place, I thought I would submit my FOs this year. Anything knitted within the past five years is eligible for entry. I will let you know how I fare. (No pun intended!)
What a lot of great entries you have for the fair, surely you will come home with some blue ribbons
Thank you, I’m hopeful.
so many nice creations! i think my favourite is the hat, nice cabling. jared’s designs are so cool. all the best!
Thank you. It’s been almost two years since I made the Habitat and I can’t believe I made it. I’m ready to do it again.
Best of luck! I’ve always wanted to enter something in the fair. Maybe it’s time!
Go for it! The rule here is that it has to be made within the last five years. So, there should be plenty to choose from!
Good luck! I’ve never entered any of my stuff into the fair. Maybe I should!
I hadn’t either until this year. After seeing last year’s winners, I knew I had at least half a chance. We’ll see. The judging was this morning but the fair doesn’t open until 5:00. It’s wet and yucky out side. We may not go tonight.
I entered two things in the fair, a Jared Flood Brooklyn Tweed shawl (Terra), using BT yarn, and a broomstick crochet hat, made with MadTosh.
At our fair we’re only eligible to enter something we’ve finished in between this year’s fair and the fair previous, but maybe it’s because our county has a pretty large population.
Good luck to you (and your entries)! I love the hat, maybe I should have a go at it too, his designs are so classic.
Thanks. And good luck to you, too! My county is mostly rural.