A perfectly inpsiring Wingspan Shawl knit by Jan in Zauberball Crazy 2085. While variegated shawls look lovely in this free pattern too, I think it's the striping ones that make it really sing. Like Zauberball, Zauberball Crazy, Lang Jawoll Magic and Lang Jawoll Magic Degrade.
Socks enjoying the sunny day. A test knit that turned out lovely.
James enjoying a nice view of the pond with his perfect desk setup: sticker mosaics, 'toons on the iPad, and a fly swatter (apparently he finds flies intolerable).
A first time event: the ice cream truck actually came to our Amish 'hood! James and I both got something tasty.
The perfect knitting spot- the porch on our upcoming vacation rental. I booked our getaway- close enough to travel comfortably for me and James, and plenty of fishing for Joe. I think I did well.
Your vacation spot looks lovely! I was thinking for my vacation spot I'd like to rent the loft in your store. Ha!
Posted by: Vickie | March 26, 2012 at 01:50 PM
A screened porch is an absolute MUST when renting a cabin IMHO. Not just for knitting either. I have so many pleasant childhood memories if playing cards or board games, reading or just quietly enjoying the view. One place we went to when I was young actually had a small sleeping porch that was entirely screened in. & that was on stilts over the lake. I would lie there at night & watch the moon shining on the gently lapping lake & listening to loons.
Posted by: Donna | March 26, 2012 at 01:54 PM
BTW, love the narrowly striped yarn of the test knit. Is it currently available? Will
It be in future?
Posted by: Donna | March 26, 2012 at 01:56 PM
Donna, that sounds just like the memories that I'd like to start building with James! I see this as a special time for the three of us before the new baby becomes the focus of the summer. The last time the three of us went away for a few days was when James was two, and that's far too long.
(and the test yarn should be available later this spring)
Vickie, The loft is FULL! But we can always find space for you!
Posted by: Allison | March 26, 2012 at 01:59 PM
Looks like a great place for a vacation---lots of opportunities for making memories!
LOVE that sock yarn!!
Posted by: Paulette | March 26, 2012 at 03:44 PM
I grew up in MN, where just about every house had a front porch. About ten years ago, we added a porch onto our house, albeit in the back as there was no room on the front. It is screened all around and has windows that can be closed if weather gets nasty. I LOVE having it. Reminds me so much of growing up in "porch" country. Porches aren't common in S. CA. But now I have one. You will love your rental porch. I bet you are seldom inside the house.
Posted by: Sandra Keithj | March 26, 2012 at 05:53 PM
Can't wait for the test yarn to be available. Love James' haircut!
Posted by: Bobbi | March 26, 2012 at 07:06 PM
When did James get A big boy hair cut! He looks the part of "big brother" now! I am so jealous...I NEED A vacation!
Posted by: Elizabeth | March 26, 2012 at 10:23 PM
Love Jan's Wingspan... ok what lake are you going to? We have so many around that we are very lucky indeed!! We are up at Pretty lake... it's beautiful up there, but we do not have that wonderful porch!!
Posted by: Natalie | March 27, 2012 at 09:16 AM
I hope you really enjoy your va-ca. I am a bit envious but I know mine will come:)
Posted by: Brandi | March 27, 2012 at 09:22 AM
James is really growing up!
The wingspan is beautiful -- wish I was THAT Jan!
Enjoy your vacation!!!
Posted by: Jan | March 27, 2012 at 06:51 PM