2009 Stitch & Pitch

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My local Knit Night group went to Raley Field in West Sacramento, CA for a little minor league Stitch & Pitch!  I really enjoyed the company and the game was good….if you were rooting for the Reno Aces. 🙁   The Rivercats lost by 4. 🙁 But I really think I’d like to go again sometime with the kids!

stitchandpitch-001aMargaret, Krystal and Ashley

stitchandpitch-002aTrina, Steph & Ruth

stitchandpitch-003astitchandpitch-004astitchandpitch-006aThe view from our seats

stitchandpitch-008aLove this picture!

stitchandpitch-009aThe moon was gorgeous!

stitchandpitch-016aTrina & Margaret (#2 and #3 from left) leading the 7th Inning Stretch

stitchandpitch-017aIt was great fun!

First DAY Knit

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I’ve been getting together in the evenings with some friends to knit for about 3 years. We used to meet at a local book store, but now we meet at the library. Today was our first DAY knit meeting. We met at my house and had a great turn out! Steph had a very rare day off and joined us. Trina (w A & E), Ruth & Margaret will hopefully be regulars. We were missing Robin – hopefully she’ll be able to join us in the future. If YOU live in the area, email me and I’ll be sure you know how to join us! 🙂

Here are some pics from our time together:

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Margaret & Ruth

 

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Trina & Baby E starting a new project

 

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A enjoying the swift

 

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J3 and baby E

Yarn Crawl – Done!

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We are done! Two Stores, two eating establishments and I’m wiped out! I’m copying some pictures from Theresa’s blog because she got one of my shrug and a fun one of us all laughing that I really enjoyed!

First, my loot!

  • 2 balls of Classic Elite Inca Alpaca in a dark blue. I think it will make a lovely scarf for Hubby!
  • 2 balls of Jo Sharp Silkroad Aran Tweed – 85% wool, 10% silk and 5% Cashmere in a tweedy red. Thinking it will make some nice hand warmers or other fun gifts.
  • size 7 Addis (I can never find a 7 when I need one)
  • “Peg It” Knitting Counter. Cindy at Knit Night has one and I love it!! Can’t wait to put it in use!!

Now, for the pictures….

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my favorite picture! Me, Ruth, Robin & Margaret (borrowed from Theresa’s blog)

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My Shrug is done! (again, borrowed)

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Theresa, Me, Ruth & Margaret

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Theresa, Robin, Ruth & Margaret

Bummed!

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Last week I found out that a yarn store in West Sacramento was closing and today I found out that the yarn store I love in Davis is closing. I’m so bummed! I also found out someone is opening a store here in Woodland next month, but I was feeling conflicted because I’d hate to have the Davis store close….and now it is. So, now I feel like the Woodland store can’t possibly make it either. (sigh)

I try to buy from local stores whenever possible, but due to our budget I also need to buy online (KnitPicks). I feel guilty. But I honestly can say that I shopped there as much as possible. But I guess I still feel guilty. 🙁