It's that time again - time for hot dogs, apple pie, and FIREWORKS! I love fireworks. Tonight, we'll walk into town for the annual show. It may not be the biggest display in the area, but at least we don't have to fight crowds or traffic to see them. We had our cookout last night at our future in-laws' house. Apparently, it's time to start talking about wedding plans for my son and their daughter. The upshot was good food, good friends, and not much else accomplished. Cory and Laura know they want to get married, but as to when, where, and how, well that remains to be determined. The only thing we learned is that it will most likely happen this year, sometime during the week between Christmas and New Year's (YIKES!) and will probably involve a single venue for wedding and reception. All I have to say at this juncture is that I'm glad I'm the mother of the groom.
- Ishbel - colorful enough to wear on the 4th, if it were too darn hot! This is such a fabulous pattern. Fast, easy, and very pretty. This is the small version (about 48"x24") but one of these days I'm going to make a big one.
- The yarn is Schoppel Wolle "Zauberball" ("Magic Ball") purchased this spring at Stitches South. I believe the color is "Tropical Fish." I wanted to use it for something other than socks, and a search of Ravelry showed several examples of Ishbel. I wasn't sure at first I would like the pattern in such bright colors, but now that it's done, I'm very pleased. I was pleased to learn that, on Wednesday, my cousin's daughter had her baby boy. His name is Ryker, and of course, he's very cute. That same day, I knit a little hat to match the cabled vest I completed a few weeks ago.
- Summer Fun Sun Hat - a cute pattern with both plain and ruffled brim options. Designed for worsted weight, I used Rowan Milk Cotton DK instead. The only problem I ran into was the brim width. It wasn't noted on the pattern, so I added a few repeats. After binding off, it looked like there should have been even more, so I emailed the designer. She emailed that the brim should have been 2" (mine is about 1-1/4") so I'll note that for future reference.
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Happy 4th to you! Mom took me on a trip that featured being on a boat, in the Hudson River with only the Coast Guard between us and the Macy's fireworks. Very cool!
Posted by: Diane | July 06, 2009 at 11:11 PM
We saw some fireworks off our balcony last night around 10pm. They were gorgeous ... and loud ... and just in the nick of time because soon after they ended the thunder began. It was close (like 10 minutes).
Posted by: Samantha | July 06, 2009 at 07:20 AM
Happy 4th! I hope it was a good one. Our little street has it's own fireworks show. It's not as big or elaborate as the town one but much easier to get to.
I love the Ishbel shawl. I would never think of knitting it in bright colors but I like the way it looks. It has a Mexican look to it.
Posted by: Sydney | July 06, 2009 at 01:08 AM
Hope the fireworks were great!
Posted by: Chris | July 05, 2009 at 12:31 PM
Your Ishbel looks like fireworks, in a GOOD way.
Posted by: Janice in GA | July 05, 2009 at 11:51 AM
Heard that people were already staking out their spots in our little downtown yesterday. Decided to stay in our friend's backyard with our Sparklers.
Posted by: Debbie | July 05, 2009 at 08:13 AM
Congrats to the kids!!! Yes there is something to be said abt being the mother of the groom. You just need to shell out some dough and SHOW UP! LOL
Great shawl. It will be a nice bright item to wear during the cooler winter days.
Posted by: Lynn | July 04, 2009 at 06:07 PM
happy 4th of July!
Posted by: Mouse | July 04, 2009 at 03:03 PM
Happy Fourth, Jane! Maybe I'll see you on the square.
Posted by: Diana | July 04, 2009 at 02:48 PM
Happy 4th to you too!
Stay cool!
Posted by: Dee | July 04, 2009 at 02:37 PM