KnitXperience 2007

Tucked in at Graves Mountain Lodge at the peak of fall colors, we retreated into the main lodge with a roaring fire in the fireplace to welcome us.

We made a fast trip over the hills and through the woods for an afternoon excursion to Carodan Farm, stuffed our baskets to overflowing and headed back to stuff ourselves at the Lodge groaning board.

Friday evening, we were treated to impromptu mini lessons on swatching, gauges, and shaping knits by Leslye Solomon, our Saturday guest speaker.

A frosty Saturday morn greeted us, and once again the roaring fire in the fireplace was a welcome sight. Leslye quickly launched her color workshop, and we soon found ourselves ankle deep, literally, in yarn. Color wheels became our best friends. Shawls began to appear on needles as the afternoon progressed.

We were visited by Steve Harder of Kid Hollow Farm who tempted us with their hand dyed yarns. Caroline of Carodan Farm was heard muttering, “don’t I own a yarn shop?” as she headed to the register with arms full of yarn, Leslye hot on her heels.

That evening, Mary Kearney and Dee Dee Greer opened our eyes to alpaca farming and fiber. Yet again we filled our baskets.

The wreaths were finished Sunday morning, and were sporting mini sweaters, socks and hats. A walk-about, which included a mini lesson in local geology by our knitter/geologist, left pockets heavy with river rock. Once through the hay maze, up the hill (or was that a mountain?) and sigh, time to go.

Mark your calendar for KnitXperience 2008!
November 14-16th