Apparently airplanes get hit by lightning. Apparently the chances of this happening to any one airplane is once per year. Some airplanes get hit more than others and some not at all. Apparently this isn't dangerous, but it is very frightning. My plane got struck by lightning on my way down to Atlanta on Thursday, the day when twisters were roaring all through the south. I did not accomplish much knitting on that flight.
Squares
Before I left, a very nice somebody gave me eight squares. Some were knit and some were crocheted. They are so bright and cheery, and they make me want to pull out a crochet hook and get cranking on some crocheted squares myself.
These squares are in memory of Frances Berger.
Mims also sent more squares my way. She used a variety of stitches to make these beautiful squares.
These squares are in memory of Chris and in honor of her friend Brianne, who is a survivor.
The A.D.D. Knitter and her church group knit these lovely squares. Some of these were made by beginning knitters--what an awesome way to learn some basic knitting skills and produce something that will give someone comfort.
The A.D.D. Knitter also threw in some yarny goodness for me and Mom J--I mean, these are some lovely, lovely skeins of yarn and I don't know how the A.D.D. Knitter was able to part with these. They will be loved. They are already getting some heavy loving from me. Thanks so much, A.D.D. Knitter! You're too awesome and too thoughtful.
Shop Update
As much as I loved the thought of Lone Knitter Yarns for a shop name, I kind of happened upon another shop name that was too catchy to resist. For those of you who know me personally, you'll know that I have a last name that is quite unusual and also rhymes with woolly. So, my etsy shop will be called: Woolly Boully. I'm dyeing two skeins of sock yarn today. I have about ten total that I want to do before stocking them in the store.
February's Winner
Last night, I asked Manly to draw a name out of my raffle bag. He drew Natalie of Mommy, Look What I Made. Congrats, Natalie. You'll be receiving a copy of Big-Needle Knit Afghans.
If your name was not picked for February's raffle, remember that your entries stay in the raffle bag for the duration of the contest. Thanks so much, everyone! You guys are awesome. My pile of squares is getting taller, and that is a good thing, a very very good thing.
4 comments:
How scary to be in a plane and get hit by lightning. I have heard it happens pretty often, but I still think I would be trembling until I was safely off the plane.
Wooly Bouly! I love it! I can't wait to stop by and shop!
Yes, Wooly Boully, of course!!
Glad you are liking the squares and the yarn, and very glad that you made it home safe and sound.
Oh wow!! How cool is this?! I wasn't expecting to find my name on your blog. I was just checking in on things... I'm excited to take a look at this book, though! Thanks for letting me play. :)
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