I’m not a huge State Fair fan, but I have to say getting there early is the way to go. There’s something almost magical about the stillness before the rush, before the quiet streets are overrun with crowds and the midday heat beats down.
Owls Helping Owls
There are a bunch of felted ambassadors ready to go out into the world and help out their real-world kin.
When you add an ambassador to your collection of felted friends, a contribution (basically all of the proceeds minus shipping/listing fees) will be made to an appropriate organization. In this case, these owls will be supporting The Raptor Center.
I’m not associated with this group, but they do amazing work, both with education and with helping area raptors recover. These ambassadors do come with credentials, rest assured they are the real deal:
Find out more about this program by clicking on the “Ambassadors” link above.
Sunset Sunrise Blanket
Virginia crocheted this from a selection of six colors of Palette yarn. It will brighten and warm the cloudiest and coldest of days. (It seems hard to believe that the temperatures can get so cold when we’re slogging through one of the hottest and muggiest summers on record, but it will and we’ll be ready).
Owl Diversity
I’ve discovered some fascinating things about owls these last couple of weeks. There’s more to them than meets the eye.
They are inquisitive.
They look for love.
They are true.
They make great companions.
Great parents, too.
They like a little romance.
They get hungry.
Some are even vegetarian.
Unfortunately, they are just as susceptible to zombie attacks as we are.
But, most exciting of all, they know how to knit.
Summer Knits (so far)
‘Tis the season of linen and cotton, and so Virginia has finished a couple of summery tops that take advantage of the properties those fibers have to offer.
Gretel
Pattern by cocoknits, this airy top is knit using Habu Cotton Gima.
Pure
Pattern by Kim Hargreaves, this top is knit using Louet’s Euroflax Linen.
