Munching (and knitting) at Marcia's

Summer in northern California has been difficult for many because of the early summer fires, but even for those of us who don't live in the the affected areas, air quality has been terrible. So, today was a wonderfully welcome change. The sun is shining, it's not too hot, and the air is cleaner. Lunch on the patio and visiting with friends was lovely!

And then came the knitting....

Margaret showed us some new sock yarn made from corn fiber.


Julie's working on a scarf for her mom and Pam's working on her French Lace and Ribby tank for the Tour de France knit-along.


Sue's done a beautiful job on this sweater for her sister. It's only her second sweater ever and she's learned the mattress stitch as she finishes seaming it up.


Julie's our newest member and she recently finished this mobius caplet from her stash, a perfect design to show off to the math gang.


Shigemi didn't have a knitting project today, but she's sewing some cleaning rags from old dish towels. She also brought some cool knitting books she picked up while in Japan this past year. I must say, the designs are very depeche mode, however, the directions were all Greek (uhh Japanese) to me.

This is Robin's first top-down sweater. It's her own design, but she's using some elements from a Stefanie Japel pattern. Robin's not sure what kind of sleeves she'll add yet, but she's doing a beautiful job on it so far. This photo doesn't really do it justice, you have to feel this yarn to know what I mean.


Rapti's experimenting with some lace patterns and gauge. She's not sure what she'll be making yet. Marcia's making a quilted wall hanging. She's an awesome quilter and a great cook!


Margaret is making a pair of lacy socks, but I think they fit her hand perfectly... gauntlets anyone? These are gorgeous socks!

I promised everyone a contest with prizes. I've seen some amazing examples of Fearless Knitting, but only one person can win the prize.

Here are the rules:

• Post a comment below or send me an email telling why you should be considered Most Fearless Knitter in the Knit Theory group. (You must be a member of Chico Knit Theory to enter.)
  
• Visual aids (photos) are encouraged and may be emailed.
  
• Entries will be judged on creativity and how far you've stepped outside of the knitted rectangle.
• The winner will be decided by the KT executive board.
• In order to give everyone an opportunity to enter, the contest will open on Monday, July 21st and close at midnight on Sunday, July 27th.

Thanks again Marcia, it was fun!