Yes, that would be a photo of me knitting a few rounds with amazing knitter and designer of incredibly cute patterns Ysolda Teague. I love her patterns—she is the master of the floppy beret, her patterns feature details which are exquisite, but not too fussy, and she looks like she walked out of a story book. She was very nice to talk to and sweet about all kinds of people snapping photos. I was a little bit giggly and awkward, but I’m like that even meeting new people who aren’t famous knitters.
My good, knitterly friend Sarah was largely responsible for getting Ysolda down to Champaign-Urbana. She worked with our favorite LYS, Klose Knit, to get a little tea and book-signing going. (Ysolda is touring the US to promote her new book Whimsical Little Knits.) All the samples were gorgeous. I got to see the twist collective Little Birds sweater up close. I’ve been thinking about making that one on a gray sweater with read birds. Love, love, love.
What luck. What fun. Hope she has a great trip.
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Dorie — I LOVE that photo of you!! You were so charmingly giggly, and I just knew you two would hit it off! Thanks for coming that day. It was such a nice visit. Yay, Ysolda! (Oh, and in addition to looking like she walked out of a book, she’s an English Literature major, so I learned sooooo much over breakfasts. Crazy, eh?)
Ooooh you lucky thing! Isn’t Ysolda gorgeous? I would have giggled like a little girl too!
As soon as I figure out how to do lace, I’m going to have a go at her Ishbel… yum!
Lucky you! I love Ysolda’s patterns as well.