The Name is Harlot, Yarn Harlot that is!

She's back! And with a new book! Ooh! Of course, I'll be dashing though the snow (in April? She'll never come back again, now!) but GF Melissa and I are off to see the Harlot.



I may take along the Paws to Remember Scarf as I am officially on the edging right now. Last night I wound it around my neck and took a good look. It's not narrow enough to loop at the neck so I think I'll just make it long enough to tuck inside a dress coat. And the intended recipient is tall, so what's too long for my neck will be just right for hers.



More likely, I'll take along the second Dobby Sock. I'm on the mindless foot knitting right now - I did the short row heel on Tuesday while waiting at track practice for Oldest Daughter - and I wouldn't get to the toe in just one evening. That will require another long thinking session - I absolutely do not agree that this is an easier sock heel or toe. I don't think it's prettier or even neater. I also have on large hole at the instep that I never get anymore since I've started making Evelyn A. Clark's sock patterns. Grrr.

It's also going to be a big knitting weekend again as this is the Minnesota Knitters' Guild annual Yarnover. I am taking a class about Bohus Stickning and I am really looking forward to it! I love the Bohus patterns and look - but not the fuzzy yarn. And there will be shopping, of course! The location is at Hopkins High School in Minnetonka, Mn. All though Western Suburban knitters out there (you know who you are!) need to stop by Yarnover marketplace which will be open to all - even if you don't take a class!

So, who's going to see the Harlot?

I don't want this to seem like an advertisement but . . . who's going to see the Harlot?

I've been hearing about Toronto as a model city for knitters (even Cast On's Brenda Dayne dreams about it!) for years but it didn't seem likely that I'd be going there any time soon. Now Citizen Knitter Stephanie Pearl-McPhee is taking her show on the road, however, and I am going to see her!

I think the Yarn Harlot was possibly the first fiber blog that I ever read. She has always seemed so real and dedicated to knitting that she was one of my inspirations when I started my own blog. I am absolutely determined to get my own "Sock with Stephanie" photo for the blog.

According to a recent email from The Yarnery (my LYS), the Yarn Harlot, aka Stephanie Pearl-McPhee, is coming to the Yarnery Wednesday, April 4. She will talk at 7 pm at the William Mitchell College of Law auditorium, 875 Summit Ave., just a few blocks away from the Yarnery. The talk will be followed by a book signing at the store. Needless to say, there are a ton of good coffee shops and neat stores to hang out in before and after the talk. Lots of bars, too, but I find alcohol interferes with good knitting!

I know that I have my space and one for a friend but Twin Cities Knitters, be aware! Space is limited, so to reserve your spot by stopping by or calingl the shop during store hours at 651-222-5793. The Yarnery is open 10 am to 8 pm Monday through Thursday; 10 am to 6 pm Friday and Saturday; and noon to 5 on Sunday.

Also, according to the organizers, the event is free, but please consider bringing a donation of yarn, knitted stuff, or fiber arts supplies. They collect these items as part of their community knitting and crochet efforts.

GFM picked up a copy of Stephanie's new book for me already so I am ready to get signed. I've been putting off actually reading it because I want to prolong the fun - maybe tonight I'll crack the covers.

I'd love to finally meet some of the Twin Cities's knitbloggers - let me know if you're going to be there and we can compare Socks!