The A to Z of knitting
When Alice mentioned a while back that she was thinking of organizing a masterclass at Loop, I begged shamelessly to be allowed to go. And today was the day!
And not only did I learn to make buttonholes, and wrap stitches and weave in my ends and mattress stitch and set in shoulders, but I got to do it all with a whole bunch of lovely folks from blogland.
Oh yes, Alice herself, workshop and picnic planner extrordinaire; Kristina, who puts up with my nagging her to start a blog with remarkable good cheer; Tracy, the fastest knitter in the west and award worthy quiche maker; Monica, my partner in crime on Saturday too (more on that next time); and last, but certainly not least, Val, who I was overjoyed to find is every bit as fun in real life as she is in print and makes a mean stitch marker.
I wonder if there is a collective noun for bloggers? A meet? Or perhaps a babble?
There was way to much jollity going round for me to remember to take any pictures, which is a shame, because we had a very photo worthy picnic in the park, as well as a good drool over the bounteous riches of Loop. Although I do feel we slightly let ourselves down with our lack of yarn purchased. It's probably the fault of learning a whole load of finishing techniques - we might actually have to complete a few things before casting on something new!
Now I really have to go and have a long hot soak in the bath, because I feel like I walked across half of London on a very sticky day carrying a hugely heavy rucksack. Maybe because I did, but I'd do it all again tomorrow given half the chance.
Wasn't it fab? I don't think I've stopped smiling (and I have already been back to the web site lusting after wool). You are far more organised than I am though, posting already - and after two days of workshops?! Blimey.
Right, no rest for the wicked. I've done the ironing, now it's back to the crochet!
Posted by: dottycookie | 11 May 2008 at 22:27
Every time I think I'm getting better at this knitting lark, you post an entry that makes me realise I am but a mere amateur. Your buttonholes look very professional and having just peeked at Loop's website I am smitten!
Posted by: kathryn | 12 May 2008 at 01:49
Oh! I used to live in Islington! What a delicious looking shop.
Must muse on an appropriate collective noun for bloggers.
Posted by: suse | 12 May 2008 at 02:48
My idea of heaven !
Posted by: mary | 12 May 2008 at 04:15
Sounds like great fun - so glad you had a good time. That collective noun for bloggers ... a party of bloggers?
x
Posted by: Kitty | 12 May 2008 at 07:56
Glad you had a good time
Lisa x
Posted by: periwinkle | 12 May 2008 at 08:54
sounds like you had a fab day. I cannot even begin to inmagine how hot you must have been but at least it was worth it!!
Posted by: Joanna | 12 May 2008 at 09:30
it sounds wonderful !
Posted by: driftwood | 12 May 2008 at 12:45
How about a 'peal' of bloggers, as in peal of laughter?
Posted by: Dragonfly | 12 May 2008 at 14:03
my huband suggested a 'cackle' of bloggers... do you think he might be right?
silly man.
But it was fab anyway and I can't wait to do it all again.
Posted by: monica | 12 May 2008 at 16:40
What a fabulous event and I'm so happy you enjoyed it all.
Posted by: June | 12 May 2008 at 16:51
I think it should be a 'chortle' of bloggers as we all have a giggle when we get together :)
Your day out sounds wonderful and I am so impressed with your fabulous buttonholes!!!
xxxx
Posted by: Lesley | 12 May 2008 at 22:04
sounds like a brilliant day out to me and learning lots of great techniques too!
Posted by: ruth | 12 May 2008 at 22:51
sounds like a brilliant day out to me and learning lots of great techniques too!
Posted by: ruth | 12 May 2008 at 22:52
What a blissful day.
Posted by: alison | 13 May 2008 at 09:07