Kureyon Visits the Gardens

Colorways come from many different sources of inspiration.  Kureyon visits one possible source.  The Cornell Botanical Gardens where he stopped for a photo op in a patch of Queen Ann's lace, chicory, and small sunflowers.

On the Silver Spray

Kureyon's last day at Lake George.  They went out on the Silver Spray for a ride across Lake George.  The Silver Spray is a lovely old wooden motor boat. Lake George is 32 miles long and 1 mile wide.

Lake George, New York

Kayaking with Becky

Our traveling yarn gnome visited Lake George in Upstate New York. It is a beautiful deep, clear, cold, fresh water lake surrounded by low mountains. While there, Kureyon stayed at the Silver Bay YMCA of the Adirondaks, which is about two thirds of the way up on the west side of the lake. He enjoyed kayaking followed by hiking. The hike took Becky and Kureyon several miles into the woods above Silver Bay to Uncas Falls.

Making New Friends

Our traveling Kuryeon made a new friend whilst in Maryland. Connie Johnson was Becky's mentor and teacher. Becky worked in her yarn store during her high school years. Becky attributes much of her knitting knowledge to Conne's patience and expertise. Connie taught her magic invisible seams and Becky calls her the "Original Seam Queen!" Connie is 89 and her vision is not the greatest anymore. Despite this, she is still knitting aran sweaters for her great grandchildren. She says she knits them by touch! What an amazing legacy to witness.

Kuryeon Goes to Maryland

Our traveling ball of yarn made it to Maryland.  Gazing over the beautiful Severn River, it decided to go crabbing!  We're still not sure if Kuryeon caught anything or just had fun getting tangled in the net.

Traveling Noro

The brave little Kureyon has set off again. Apparently, it was hungry because it stopped for lunch with Becky (#1) at Seasons Bistro and Grille. Pictured here with our infamous Noro Traveler are the owners at right, Margaret Maddox and Doug McGregor. Now, off to Maryland!

Huge Shipment of Rowan Arrived Today

New Fall Rowan yarns and books have arrived!!!!! Rowan Magazine 48, Drift, Homestead, Silk Twist, and the following yarns: Drift in 6 colors, Lima in 8, Cocoon in 6, Alpaca Cotton in 3, Baby Alpaca DK in 5, Silk Twist in all 10 colors, and 6 colors of Big Wool. Also knit samples of the new Drift and Silk Twist yarns.