Good morning friends! This will be a knitting and fiber festival update coming to you from Raleigh, NC.
Fiber Festival Updates
Let’s begin this post with our recent and upcoming fiber festival attendances.
Last Friday and Saturday we had a big time at the Middle Tennessee Fiber Festival in Dickson, TN. I am so happy that this festival is still going strong. The weather was a bit chilly and windy but the fiber people turned up and made it spectacular! We had plenty of wool, so we aren’t bothered by cool temperatures. It’s nice to be able to go home each night too.
Currently I am in Raleigh, NC for the Carolina Fiber Festival. The drive yesterday was long but uneventful. I wasn’t sure which route I would take. I had been leaning towards taking I-81 to I-77. The recently reopened the I-40 corridor from TN to NC that runs through Asheville. I was concerned about going that way due to the lane restrictions with my trailer. When I got to the I-40/I-81 split though, I decided to go for it and try the Asheville route. I didn’t love the narrow lane in the restricted part, but that was only a couple of sections. It was probably about 20 miles total, so not too bad. I may opt for the other way when I return home on Sunday.
I will be partially setting up the booth today and finishing it tomorrow. This festival is also a Friday/Saturday show. The hours are 9-6 on both days. I am excited that we will not be on the same weekend as the dog show this year. The dog show people took up so much of the parking, which was frustrating.
Knitting
In other news, I have some exciting progress with the vest project. I finished the knitting of the front and it is blocked. I need to sew the side and shoulder seams. When that is done, I can knit the arm and neck edgings. As you can see, I decided to go with a V-neck.
The remaining yarn from my third skein is only 22g. I am hoping this will last for the edgings, but I am dubious. I brought a fourth skein with me in case I need it.
On Sunday, while I was waiting for the vest front to dry, I cast on for my second sock with the sock blank. I have worked a couple inches of the cuff. It is a nice alternate project.
Okay, I will close for now and start getting ready to head to the fairgrounds. See you next time!
Glad the festivals are going well. Really appreciate the I-40 update. Was justing looking at that yesterday as we start planning our return route from Charleston SC back to Ohio. We will be checking Google maps over the next few weeks to see how it’s going. It’s almost an hour faster than going up through West Virginia if the narrow, one lanes don’t result on slow traffic on a Sunday. So, you are going to sell the vest pattern right? I’m thinking the merino/bamboo in earl grey for me? Need to have my son review your colorways to pick out his color.
You are welcome! Safe travels! Yes, I will write up the pattern. It may take a bit, I hope it won’t be too long.
I hope you do really well in Raleigh this weekend!
Your vest is looking really great <3 I just love the color!! Your socks look like they are going to be a fun fast knit, all the color changes should be a nice distraction as well!!
Thank you! Hope your drive was uneventful and that you are reunited with all your loved ones.