The turnout was tiny, due no doubt to the soggy weather. The original meeting-up place was in City Hall Park, alongside the Farmer's Market, and that would have been so much fun. But we could not sit out there in the pouring rain, so we had to move our knitting to the mall. What it lacked in Farmer's Market ambiance, it gained in amazing lighting and comfortable seating. We all decided this was The New Great Place to go to knit.
We attracted the attention and questions of a wide variety of people who were interested in what we were doing -- some knitters, and some people who you could just read in their faces they want to be knitters.
I want to give a huge shout out of thanks to our wonderful Kaleidoscope Yarn Shop, which sent a 15% off coupon to each of the attendees. Thanks, Kaleidoscope!
Here are a few photos I shot while there:
My "Yarn Goddess" project bag. You can get one here.
Some madelinetosh yarn. The first time I've seen this in person, and I just have one word: WOW. OK, two words: GORGEOUS.
Clear Converse sneaks, to show off your handknit socks.
A project on the iPhone.
Knitters.
Decoding a frustratingly-written and charted pattern.
Everyody had cool bags. (And green was definitely The Color of the Day.)
Beautiful beaded cuffs from Knitty.
Another awesome knitting bag.
And of course, the baby sweater came out for show and tell.
Great update! I love seeing everybody's projects (and bags!)I wondered how it all went in light of the nasty weather. Such a smart idea to move it to the mall.
Posted by: Jill | Sunday, June 12, 2011 at 06:45 AM
That looks like a fun day! Maybe next year I'll join you... (Now I just need a calendar that marks the day, so I'll have a heads-up for planning.)
Posted by: gayle | Sunday, June 12, 2011 at 07:07 AM
I love Madtosh!
WWKIPD totally passed me by. Maybe next year!
Posted by: margene | Sunday, June 12, 2011 at 10:15 AM
We didn't go out for WWKIP because the weather was just too ... icky. We met my sister-and-family for dinner last night for her birthday, though, and I pulled out my socks and knitted a row at the table because, well, that counts, right? Being in a restaurant, knitting?
And, Madeline Tosh? I bought a skein of her yarn in January and am in love. I want to make a whole sweater of it now!
Posted by: --Deb | Sunday, June 12, 2011 at 11:01 AM
I want to know more about those awesome knitting bags!!
I was able to read the label from the second one - Rachel Ray. But that last one? I WANT one and I see no any name, etc. Anyone able to shed some insight?
Posted by: Amy | Sunday, June 12, 2011 at 12:33 PM
I think it was a Haiku laptop bag, something like this:
http://www.onlineshoes.com/womens-haiku-courier-chocolate-brown-dot-p_id175511?adtrack=gpa&term=Women%27s+Haiku+Courier&offer=
Posted by: Norma | Sunday, June 12, 2011 at 01:00 PM
And the top one is: http://www.tombihn.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=001&Product_Code=TB0660
Posted by: Norma | Sunday, June 12, 2011 at 01:07 PM
And mine, which is sitting on the floor near the bench in the photo with the knitters, is the Namaste Cali Laguna. I looooove it. It's very elegant.
http://namasteinc.com/products/handbags/handbags_knittinggear.php
Posted by: Norma | Sunday, June 12, 2011 at 01:10 PM
I must find those clear Converse... I just about fell over with glee when I saw them. My husband thinks I've lost it but they are the coolest shoes ever!!
Posted by: Amy | Sunday, June 12, 2011 at 01:29 PM
Awesome sneakers. But The Google pretty much convinced me they are available only in toddler sizes now. Happily I bought a pair of clear Sketchers several years ago ;-)
Posted by: kmkat | Sunday, June 12, 2011 at 02:21 PM
Looks like you had a great time! Thanks for the close-ups!
Posted by: Konna | Sunday, June 12, 2011 at 05:04 PM
Sounds like a fun time for all - and those sneakers are truly awesome.
Posted by: RobinV | Sunday, June 12, 2011 at 07:18 PM
the mall is a great place to knit
Posted by: elizabeth a airhart | Sunday, June 12, 2011 at 08:32 PM
I don't think this will my next inspiration in vimax gleaming with joy
Posted by: lenny | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 06:01 AM
I always have my knitting out in public (knitting on the subway is one of my favorite places), though I did miss the camaraderie of knitting with like minded individuals. It sounds like you had a grand old time!
Posted by: Seanna Lea | Monday, June 13, 2011 at 02:37 PM
The clear Converse sneakers were exclusive to Journeys stores about two years ago. I don't think they make them anymore. They're fun to wear to show off socks, but they are about as uncomfortable as any shoe possibly could be. I only wear mine every so often, mostly to KIP events.
Posted by: Andy | Thursday, June 16, 2011 at 11:52 AM