Who has the best knitting buds?

Published on Saturday March 4th, 2006

I do! The Spiders know how to send a girl off in style, let me tell you. You’d never believe the loot they gifted to me at my goodbye supper last night, so I’ll have to show you:

More gorgeous roving than even Mingus knows what to do with, TWO handsome drop spindles to spin it on, and a totally fabulous knitting tote from Lexie Barnes. This bag rocks, my friends – it not only has lots of nifty pockets for needles, patterns, and accessories; it’s waterproof so it can stand up to the rigors of knitting in Portland! It’s even insulated, tempting me to pack a couple of cold ones and a picnic in there with my WIPs (when the weather improves). And it’s madly, gaily stylish. Portland is SO not ready for the awesome combined fashion power of this tote with my leopard galoshes. Throw my ridiculous Lulu Guinness umbrella with the primping poodles into the mix and I’m going to be the Captain Planet of accessories. I can’t get over the incredible generosity of my friends, who have not only managed to provide practicality and beauty in this gift, but have also challenged me to pick up a new skill and fly with it. I love you, Spiders! We’re not even going to talk about how much I miss you already, because words can’t express it.

7 Comments to “Who has the best knitting buds?”

  1. gleek Comment Says:
    Posted: March 4th, 2006 at 4:27 pm

    so glad that we could send you off in style!! go show those portlanders who’s the most stylish knitter ever 🙂

  2. colleen Comment Says:
    Posted: March 5th, 2006 at 7:27 am

    Good luck with the moving!

  3. Becky Comment Says:
    Posted: March 5th, 2006 at 12:11 pm

    That is a wonderful gift. Good luck with the move!

  4. john Comment Says:
    Posted: March 6th, 2006 at 5:32 am

    We’ll miss ya’ girlie.

  5. Lisa Comment Says:
    Posted: March 6th, 2006 at 6:23 am

    Our small generosity is nothing compared to the wonderful friendship you’ve given all of us. And I can assure you, we miss you just as much!!

    Have a safe and fabulous drive cross country! I hope little ‘Gus makes the trip OK!

  6. Veronique Comment Says:
    Posted: March 6th, 2006 at 8:05 am

    Now if only you could spin while in the car…
    Lexie Barnes bags are the best! We knew you’d enjoy it.

  7. Skylar Comment Says:
    Posted: March 6th, 2006 at 8:28 am

    Good luck with your move, my dear. Portland is a lovely place…