To celebrate Blazing Needles first anniversary Cynthia (first photo) threw a roaring good party Thursday night. She knows how to throw a good one and the food, friends, and band (last photo) were fabulous! We had a fine time despite the temperature being 102 that day. Thank goodness the rest of the weekend was cooler.
We spent the whole three days being as lazy as possible (and I spent a ton of time knitting as much as possible), but Sunday we made a trek around Silver Lake. It was so beautiful and peaceful.
Part of my knitting frenzy included my first red scarf project. Handspun yarn by Jessa Lu, Corrugater
by Paula. It's yummy soft and wonderfully fluffy. More knitting details will unfold over the week.
How was your weekend?
Very cool! The lake is soooooo gorgeous.
Posted by: Romi | July 27, 2009 at 12:55 AM
I bet that party was FUN! Cynthia really does know how to do it up right, eh?
I've already said it, but I'll say it again: Lovely scarf and thank you! XO
Posted by: Norma | July 27, 2009 at 04:00 AM
Beautiful lake. I don't don't don't envy your 102 degrees. We had 80 degrees, 85% humidity yesterday. I could barely move. Or knit.
Posted by: Laurie | July 27, 2009 at 04:06 AM
I am glad that 102 didn't keep you in. You are storing up your summer for this winter and that's the way to do it! I cannot believe this is the last week of July! I love your Corrugator scarf. HAPPY MONDAY!
Posted by: cindycindy | July 27, 2009 at 05:25 AM
I bet that party was loads of fun - you all know how to do it up right!
Posted by: Carole | July 27, 2009 at 06:00 AM
I love your Silver Lake. :)
Posted by: Kim | July 27, 2009 at 06:19 AM
Sounds like a great weekend! Ahhh, I feel relaxed just looking at that picture of Silver Lake.
Posted by: Chris | July 27, 2009 at 06:30 AM
Looks like a VERY fun time at the part-ay. :)
The scarf is absolutely perfect. I love it.
Posted by: Anne | July 27, 2009 at 06:32 AM
Sounds like the perfect weekend!
Posted by: Nora | July 27, 2009 at 07:19 AM
What a terrific weekend. Bet Hawt Parrot helped beat the heat.
Posted by: jill | July 27, 2009 at 07:47 AM
Looks like a fun party!
Posted by: Julie | July 27, 2009 at 08:12 AM
What a beeootiful Corrugator that is! It will make someone very, very happy. Thanks!
Posted by: Paula | July 27, 2009 at 08:12 AM
Lovely!! Lazy (for the most part) 3-day weekends are the BEST!!
Posted by: Vicki | July 27, 2009 at 09:36 AM
We had a wild and hectic weekend, having a graduation party for my younger son and attending a graduation party for my older son's girlfriend. It was wonderful, and so much fun, but I am glad that it is behind us! Love your scarf by the way.
Posted by: Doris | July 27, 2009 at 09:54 AM
Wow, gorgeous scenery and knit! The party looks wonderfully fun.
Hey, how do you get that little Ravelry icon after your ravelry links? That is too cute!
Posted by: Andrea | July 27, 2009 at 10:00 AM
Is it possible to be a wee bit homesick for someplace you've never been? I think I could be....
Sounds like a lot of fun!
Oh, and by the way, I have to thank you again for introducing me to my new favorite chocolate bar - the Dagoba lavendar/blueberry bar. My trainer aproves of a small portion every day, and it's now my treat of choice!
Posted by: Kristin | July 27, 2009 at 10:08 AM
Cynthia looks like she could be your sister! If I am ever in SLC again, I am going to stop by Blazing Needles! I lived in SLC for years in the 1980's.
We are wilting in the heat here in Seattle and our temps are just in the high 80's and mid 90's!
Your Scarf is so elegant in handspun. It is a lovely donation! You really do have a zen about your knitting! I just finished my first handspun socks this weekend!
Posted by: Trista | July 27, 2009 at 12:31 PM
Zach and Chantel and the girls went to Silver Lake yesterday, too.
Posted by: Camille | July 27, 2009 at 01:44 PM
As Laurie said our temp/humidity ratio yesterday was vile. I spent Friday driving down to the Cape to spend the day with a friend I don't get to see much. Great chick bonding time. And drove back just before midnight.
Love your scarf. I have a Tour de Fleece skein that would look good as a Corrugator.
Posted by: Manise | July 27, 2009 at 02:52 PM
Your Silver Lake reminds me of canoeing in Minnesota in the Boundary Water Wilderness. We were supposed to be fishing but never caught much, just enjoyed the water and the peacefulness.
That's a lovely scarf for the Red Scarf project.
Posted by: Diane | July 27, 2009 at 03:15 PM
Wonderful photos and what a gorgeous lake!
Posted by: Cookie | July 27, 2009 at 04:04 PM
Lovely scarf and soothing lake... ahh, summer1 We get out more, in spite of the heat.
Posted by: Birdsong | July 27, 2009 at 09:40 PM
Yay! It looks like you had a great time. I did not come because we had a new baby and his siblings to keep us busy (he was born Wednesday evening).
Posted by: Tan | July 27, 2009 at 09:48 PM
Looks like the party was very fun!
And I think that the heat you had has now moved out here! Yesterday was 101, and they predict even hotter today.. sigh..
Posted by: Teyani | July 28, 2009 at 08:42 AM
102. That is inhuman. Even with a great red scarf. Ugh.
xo
Posted by: sandy | July 28, 2009 at 09:13 AM