Too much. It's all too much.

Too much to go over that is. That is what happens when you neglect your blog for almost a month. I went to Sock Summit and was completely overwhelmed. I know I did not see 75% percent of what the vendors had to offer because I spent too much time wandering around with my mouth hanging open in sheer amazement of the scope of this event. I have never been to a knitting conference, but I can say that I will try my darnedest to be at any future Sock Summits regardless of whether or not I even get any classes.

Here is a cool video someone took with an overview of what was happenin' at Sock Summit:



I had five classes and I enjoyed 2.5 of them. Yarn Harlot and Chrissy Gardiner were the bomb and I would takes any classes from them again in a heart beat. Otherwise I could have spent the rest of my time more wisely in and about Portland and the Marketplace because there was too much awesomeness to possibly pack in four days.

Here is an awesome video of the Guinness attempt which took place on my birthday:



Did I mention that I also had a last minute roommate who was uber-awesome? I think I may be the Washington version of this Michigan native because we had too much in common to list and she was a blast. Only wish I could have been less overwhelmed and hung out with her more.


I completely went head over heels for fiber. I'm addicted. I joined the Blue Moon Sock Club which has already been going on since January. Today I got all my kits, four in total, that I had missed. I am simply aghast at the time and effort not only put into these beautiful yarns, but also in the presentation of the individual kits. Money well spent and I will definitely be a repeat customer.


Also, there is this little thing called Nano that is knocking on my back porch.


Yes, I hear you there Nano. Yes, I will be participating this year. No, I'm not entirely sure what I will be writing, but I will be there. Yes, I will. And to make it official: