the first day

90 degree day after 90 degree day....

there was finally a bit of fall in the air this morning. i think i'm ready. as much as i've loved my little get-aways to the chicago lakefront this summer on saturday and sunday afternoons to sit and read at the beach, i may be ready for apples, flannel sheets, campfires, snuggling in and some new fall season TV shows.

i wore a wrap-around-your-neck-twice scarf today. gotta love scarf weather. you know, not cold enough for a coat but just right for a scarf, sweater or maybe a jacket.

speaking of sweaters...my "juliet sweater"...you know the one that stopped me in my tracks. she was done in under 2 weeks. i told you i HAD to have her. and if this weather continues it looks like i'll be able to wear that sweater in the next few days.

 good thing i picked up some buttons for her yesterday. and good thing she only needs 2...they were $5.25 each. but they're perfect for her and you know how those heroines can be....so demanding. right up to their dramatic FINISH!!!

sometimes this "knitting thing" will just stop you in your tracks.

sometimes that's what i want it to do for me. it's what i need in my life. drop-dead, stop me in my tracks and take me away from everything else. like a really good novel.

if you're not a knitter (or some type of artist) you just don't understand.

the past 2 days i've been working on a sample for my knitting class. i have a few saturday workshops planned and the 1st one is Pumpkins. the Felted Pumpkins from last years Fall Issue of www.knitty.com . look under archives if you want to see them or get the free pattern. i had a good feeling about this one....tonight i threw all the pieces into the washing machine and after the felting and shaping i have the CUTEST, yep  pinch-it's-cheeks cute, fall pumpkin you've ever seen. wish i had time to make more. i made a traditional squash color but wouldn't one be cute in a cinderella green pumpkin color wool or a beautiful creamy white too!!!! something tells me i'll be casting on for another right along with the gals in class.

i'm also on the mailing list for sarah and rachel's updates and those girls at www.zephyrstyle.com emailed me their new pattern this weekend. the Juliet Sweater was way too tempting. and it's a top-down, love that! yep, it's on the needles too in Malabrigo yarn, sharing time with a 2nd chevron scarf and hubby's sweater.

i started my Christmas to-do list too....i may have to start burning some midnight oil....if i weren't so tired after work.

it's fall after all. let the knitting fever begin.