Update(s) that is!

There will be both a sneak update throughout the day tomorrow, Tuesday, September 15th and then a full-blown update on Wednesday, September 16th at 9:00 p.m. Eastern.

Savannah Would Be Better – MCN Sport

Atlanta! – 50.50 SMF

Sweater quantities of all of the above…..

What about a Margot in any of the above the MCN Sport.Kicky, don’t you think?

Whether you’re having fun or not! I can’t believe another summer weekend has come and gone.  The last couple weeks have been completely insane around these parts (which is why the poor neglected plucky blog has been even more quiet than normal). But, we put all the insanity on hold to head West to Madison, WI to see some friends (with a stop in Rockford, IL to drop our carpooling companion off to see some more old friends). The weekend has been planned since March – no way were we going to let this pass us by!

There was the Art Fair On The Square that offered fantastic browsing opportunities and then, of course, the Farmer’s Market. How I LOVE a great market. Splurged and got two loaves of this. WOW.

Love the Capitol in the background. What a setting.

Say hi to Hickory Mr. Koa!!!  Fully aware that I look a little crazed here. We were getting ready for a night on the town (which never happens) so I was a little excited!

They’re so dandy.

Just being silly.

Next morning we were up and at it, back to Rockford to pick up or intrepid travel partner, the fabulous Ms. Nicole.

But, wait, the most exciting part?!?!? I kid you not….I’m knitting an Ishbel and it’s totally keeping my attention. Just the knitting distraction I’ve needed.

The last few months I’ve had what can only be described as the worst cast of castonitis I have ever encountered. Nothing is holding my attention and I think I’ve figured out why-  my thinking was all wrong! ALL WRONG!  I was under the misguided impression (my own impression) that I needed mashed potato (you know, comfort food) knitting. When what I really needed was something to make me think (I need a knitting distraction!). Now, I know Ishbel is a pretty simple lace pattern, but for this lace newbie (terrified lace newbie would be more accurate) it’s just the ticket to keep me on my toes. And, as a bonus, I got to join all the Plucky Knitters in the Lace KAL! Whether or not I get it done it time remains to be seen, but here I go nonetheless. Though, I have to say, it seems to be flying along so far.I’m at the lace part, section B to be exact and I’m in love with this knit.

Now – off to tame my email in-basket….. Happy Monday everyone!

It’s that time again!!! Won’t you join us? It’s great fun!

To sing-up and other information….

Sign-Ups are now closed as the response has been overwhelming. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!

I’m so loving all your comments/suggestions. If you haven’t read through the comments for the contest you simply must – some fantastic suggestions to be had. Just a reminder that the contest runs through Sunday, June 28th.

Also, I’m quite sure I mentioned this before, but because it’s just so fun and the finished projects are amazing, I wanted to remind you of the Knit-Along we’re having over at the Plucky Group on Ravelry. Not only is it a festive and welcoming group, it’s a wealth of information for all things Plucky Yarn related as well as just about anything you’d ever want to know (book recommendations galore, pattern help, more food recommendations, garden tips, travel… the list goes on)! Won’t you join us?

One more thing, for those of you that have inquired – sign-ups for Plucky Classics will be tomorrow, Thursday, June 25 at Noon Eastern.

Photo courtesy Shelbie, daughter and up and coming photographer extraordinaire

Just surfacing to say I’m still here…. neck deep in yarn for this month’s Plucky Classics shipment. Be back soon.

To sign-up and for more information….

Thank you so much for the overwhelming response. Sign-ups are closed for the next three months. Next Sign-ups will be late May, early June. Stay tuned for more details.