I think I've been waiting for Rhinebeck ever since Maryland Sheep & Wool was done. I can hardly believe it's this Saturday! Last year I wasn't blogging yet, I had been knitting for less than a year, and I had a harder time fully appreciating the event. This year, I have old friends that I want to see, new friends I want to meet, favorite vendors to visit, and a good idea of what to expect. Also, I'll be staying with Jessica, who really knows how to take advantage of a fiber festival!
Last year at Rhinebeck, I bought enough yarn to make three pairs of socks, two sweaters, and two scarves. Although I've got no problem with growing my stash, it's nice to know that I've used up a lot of what I bought last year.
Left to Right: Slip Stitch Socks (my own pattern) in Socks That Rock Mediumweight Lucy and Rooster Rock
Here Be The Dragons in Autumn House Farms Sock Yarn Hattie's Zinnias
My So Called Scarf in I don't remember
Not pictured: Blue Gable in Brooks Farm Harmony
I never knit up the boucle scarf.... I think I'm giving up on boucle. Is anyone interested in the yarn? (Ravelry link) It's a really lovely shade of purple.
I'm planning to knit up the Green Mountain Spinnery yarn (Ravelry link) as soon as I dye it. (That is a whole other blog post.) I love its mule-spun squooshyness, and I'm considering getting some more-- dyed this time.
This is what I'll be looking for:
- More Brooks Farm yarn
- Tweed
- A gift for my mom
- Yarn for stranded colorwork mittens or socks
- Yarn for the Deep V Argyle Vest
I'm not planning to get any sock yarn (other than for stranded colorwork) because I happen to love all of my sock yarn, and I don't have time to get to all of it as it is!
I'm planning to be at the festival on Saturday (possibly Sunday morning) and at the Morehouse Merino and Ravelry parties. If you see me, say hi!
I'll be wearing this
and carrying this.
I hope to see you there!
Oh, what a great bag! I'm envious. Have a fantastic time!
Posted by: kim | October 18, 2007 at 07:03 PM
oh, I'm so jealous:) Have a wonderful trip!
Posted by: stacey | October 18, 2007 at 07:45 PM
Have a great time! I hope you find some excellent yarn, especially some delicious tweed.
Posted by: Brenda | October 18, 2007 at 07:48 PM
I'm only going to be there on Sunday. If I see you I'll be sure to say "hi".
Posted by: Kirsten | October 18, 2007 at 08:21 PM
Have a fabulous time! You did an awesome job of using your yarn from last year.
Posted by: Jodi | October 18, 2007 at 09:37 PM
I'll be looking for you! I have no idea what I'll be wearing! I hope to be hitting the parties as well.
Posted by: Kathy | October 18, 2007 at 09:54 PM
Good sweater & bag choice! I'll definitely see you there. I bought some Green Mountain yarn 2 Rhinebeck's ago and it might become a Back to School vest.
Posted by: Kim | October 18, 2007 at 11:11 PM
Have a fantastic time!
Posted by: tiennie | October 19, 2007 at 02:04 AM
Have a great time at Rhinebeck! Hope you find all the tweed...I mean, goodies, you're looking for!
Posted by: Ariel | October 19, 2007 at 12:07 PM
Enjoy!
Posted by: Nora | October 19, 2007 at 03:34 PM
Hmmm, I wonder if we are going to be looking for the same thing at Brooks Farm....
Posted by: nova | October 19, 2007 at 04:27 PM
Have a great time!
Posted by: Sacha | October 19, 2007 at 11:32 PM
It was great meeting you today!
Posted by: --Deb | October 20, 2007 at 06:58 PM
Wish I could be there...you are right, it is a bit of a haul for me. I'll be there is spirit!
Posted by: Tanya | October 21, 2007 at 01:54 PM
Hope you had fun!!!! Can't wait to see what you got!
Posted by: stacey | October 22, 2007 at 09:46 AM
Wish I could be there. Sounds like fun!
Blessings!
Posted by: Susan Pandorf | October 22, 2007 at 04:36 PM
I'm so glad I got to meet you, if only briefly. I just wish it hadn't been such a madhouse, so we could have a proper conversation...! ;-)
Posted by: Beth S. | October 23, 2007 at 11:51 AM