I've never been to an event for knitters or yarn people. (remember, I've only been knitting regularly for 15 months or so).
Long fascinated by people pursuing their passions I've lurked and watched from the sidelines (i.e., internet) events like Rhinebeck and the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival, but I've never ventured out there.
As outgoing as I seem, I'm really quite intimidated by going someplace where everyone else is (in my opinion) more "in the know" than I am. Maybe it's an inferiority complex, but I really hate feeling like I don't fit in. I worry all the time that I won't have anyone to talk to (except the animals) and that everyone around will see that I have no idea what I'm doing.
Plus, I'm just a homebody. My astrologer says that has something to do with my Cancer rising.
Still. I had mentioned to Michael that this Fiber festival was happening and he urged me to go - insisting that he would come with me to see what all the fuss was about.
It was the perfect event for a newbie. Small enough to make a quick lap and not feel intimidated.
While I had zero budget for any of the yarny goodness, I intended to learn about the dying and spinning process and to simply breathe in the yumminess of the yarn. Michael had other plans.
He surprised me with the insistence that he'd gift me with yarn - if I agreed to use it for me.
I was like a three year old on Christmas morning! We made several laps around the tiny space before selecting
The dark blue is "Nona" a merino, cashmere, bombyx silk Lace weight. Approximately 630 yards from Spirit Trail Fiberworks in Sapphire. I'm making the Anya Scarf by Zari Zamen of Panda Bonzai! in it for me.
What they say is true -- working with something this luxurious just really changes your life for the better.
The light blue and the pastel are 100% Baby Alpaca ~ 200 yds each. Light blue is color 1257 1 of 5 and multicolored is color 1151 1 of 5. I got two of the multicolored - the second skein is 3 of 5.
I'm thinking a smooshy cowl and mittens with that.
This was a great experience and really lit my fire to make my way to some of the bigger festivals this year.
Want a list of festivals around the world? Check out the Knitter's Review listing.
What festivals do you attend? What's a must see for a newbie like me?
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