On Saturday morning, I got up at the crack of dawn. I mean I got up before the birds got up. It was pitched black and if there was a worm to be had, it would had gone to me... eventhough I don't like worms.
My dad (a.k.a Old Bean) and mom, got up with me and deposited me at Penn Station. The mood in the city was somber. Security was tight, of course, the bonus of having so many police officiers around, was when I got lost, there was a realiable person to pester to get instructions from. ( Penn Station, isn't the most savoury of places and I'm not too familiar with the layout so I had a little trouble finding Amtrak but none finding the LIRR.)
I caught a train to Union Station, DC to visit Knit Happens. I wanted to pull my camera out and take a picture of Penn station and Union Station, but I didn't want to freak anyone out. Much of D.C. and N.Y.C. was locked down, so I think some weird looking woman taking photos might make people think that I was preparing for something far more nefarious than my next blog entry.
Of course, I went to see Amelia and Kristine.
The shop was fantastic and everyone was just so nice and civilised. I didn't even have to fight any of the regulars to get to the wool. I snapped this when she wasn't looking... yes I'm sneaky.
Holly was just fabulous. A human dynamo, helping the knitters, fixing knitting mistakes and she even took the time to pose. Did I mention that she knitted the French Market Bag too?
Of course, it all descended into silliness when Phyl Phyl took out some expert knitting from her granny. So, Kristine, what did you really think of that fluorenscing acrylic?
Of course, I had to pose with the orange blanket.
It's so me, don't you think?
I just want to thank all the Knit Happens crowd, for making me feel so welcomed. It was a superb day and I really didn't want to go home. So, if you within a hundred or so miles from Knit Happens, make an effort and visit. You will feel welcomed and you will become an insatiable knitter.
Knit Happens
127A North Washington Street
(between King and Cameron Sts.)
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703)-836-0039
Knit Happens is open every day EXCEPT Mondays.
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday -- 10.30am - 5.30pm
Wednesday -- 10.30am - 8pm
Sunday -- 12.00pm - 5pm
What a great photo tour! Yay!
Posted by: Rachael at September 16, 2004 01:36 PMOrange is definitely you dahling ! You look faaaabulous !
You look like you were having such a great time ... and what a fantastic shop ! So, how much did you spend ???
Posted by: Heather at September 15, 2004 09:27 PMWhat did you buy in this fantastic shop???
Posted by: Diane Armstrong at September 15, 2004 04:15 PMJill, dont' worry, the blanket is crochet. ;)
Hey there Polly! We had so much fun spending the day with you Sat. Yes, sucked into another project...Can't wait to see how my easy jacket comes out...thanks for the influnce! Take care and come see us again soon!
Posted by: Shelley at September 14, 2004 03:16 PMwoo...looks like you have so much fun! and i like your saying of 'old bean'...so chinese ;)
Posted by: marjorie at September 14, 2004 05:15 AMPolly--I had no idea you could WORK an orange blanket so well! Some things are meant to be photographed and not experienced by any of the other senses! xoxox Kay
Posted by: Kay at September 14, 2004 04:30 AMwow...I'm not keen on orange, but I have to say...I kind of LIKE it :)
Looks like a great visit to Knit Happens...Lucky you!!
Thanks for changing the font size! : )
And thanks for all the pictures in this entry. I'd love to get there some day.
Posted by: Cynthia at September 13, 2004 08:48 PMP.S, Not all Grannies do that sort of knitting......
Posted by: Jill at September 13, 2004 06:00 PMI think it is the multi-coloured fringe that makes that orange blanket so.....different. Just your colour! Or do you prefer the acrylic? So pleased you managed to make it to Knit Happens. We once stayed in the Penn Hotel opposite Penn Station - don't .....before going off on Amtrak.
Posted by: Jill at September 13, 2004 05:59 PMI feel so awful to have missed your visit! See what happens when I take a day away from Knit Happens?
Posted by: Erika at September 13, 2004 03:13 PMHello Polly ~ it was so wonderful to meet you on Saturday! Thank you for making the trip down from NY. Perhaps next time you can stay longer and spend more time with us at the back table.
I started knitting my Easy Jacket yesterday. Thanks for letting me try yours!
Take care,
Phyl
You look like you had a fab time.Great photos !
Posted by: Emma at September 13, 2004 01:53 PMOooh, you ARE sneaky, snapping that photo. And I look surprisingly human in it, too. ;-)
It was great meeting you in person and thanks for lunch! I'll return the favor when I'm in London next.
Posted by: Wendy at September 13, 2004 12:50 PM