In just a few days, I will be on my way to Italy for a 12-day tour with other knitters, starting in Milan (2 nights), then Chiavenna (5 nights), ending in Venice (4 nights). I am so excited! There are lots of fun activities and sight-seeing at every location. The group is not large which gives us all more opportunity to get to know each other and I can give more personal help with your knitting projects. This tour is open to non-knitters as well.
I taught on this cruise through the Panama Canal twenty years ago! How could it be that long ago? I was dazzled and blown away by some of the excursions I took. This was my first Craft Cruises trip. The time spent around the ship was relaxing, and the meals were great. I had fun… Continue reading
I am leaving tomorrow for Shetland where I will be teaching the Cowichan-Inspired Pullover (because a Shetland woman figures into its history), Traditional Cast-Ons, and Gansey Techniques. I am still packing and tying up loose ends (like my newsletter…) and wondering how I can fit everything into one suitcase, a carry-on, and a small backpack. My clothes aren’t the issue, my teaching stuff is. That actually will exceed the small plane guidelines and one suitcase may be left behind to go on another plane the next day.
I took a red eye home from Oregon after teaching for the Black Sheep Gathering in June, and that gave me a little more than 24 hours to prepare for my trip to Norway. I was exhausted! But all the same, I’m happy to report that the trip itself was great and I took a lot of pictures!
Gansey Fingerless Mitts
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