Had a great time at Knitflix last night! About 25 knitters showed up, and it was really fun to be in a room with so many people enjoying a movie, a beer (some of us) and the soft sound of needles clacking. The movie was hokey, but had some cute one-liners and I’ve always been fond of the scene where Fred Astaire dances on the walls and ceiling. The lights could have been a little brighter where I was sitting, but I did managed to make some progress on E’s socks.
Note to self: Next time I’m going knitting in the semi-dark, it would be a good idea to take a project that’s worked on needles larger than US #1.
After the movie several of us gathered at Mable’s Cafe for coffee and pie. That peach pie looked really good, but I restrained myself, having already indulged in a hot dog for dinner.
E’s socks, which have progressed about 2″ past the heel, were passed around the table to some nice comments. Usually I’m the one asking, “How’d you do that?” So it was fun to have others ask me about my technique and share ideas and such.
I’m hoping that Knitflix becomes a regular event.
Tonights it’s Charlie And The Chocolate Factory with #1 Son, and tomorrow dinner with L. And then my social life should go back to its normal quiet little rut.
OH good! Someone else that went to Knitflix besides me! I so enjoyed the show — and I saw at least one knitter I knew (and I hadn’t seen her in a while!). I was the goofy kid that got up and took a pic about 3/4 the way thru — I hope to try and photo shop it and count how many people came… am I geeky or what?!?!
1Remark from Shetha — Friday, 8/19/2005 @ 8:11 PM
I thought that was you! I was the one on the right hand side towards the back going blind trying to knit lace socks on US #1 needles in the dark. I thought about taking a picture, but the only camera I had was my phone which doesn’t take very good ones. So I was hoping you’d post the pic so I could see how it came out. I saw a couple of people that I knew, and got to know a couple more at Mabel’s afterwards. I thought it was great fun and I hope we can make it a monthly event!
2Remark from Judy — Saturday, 8/20/2005 @ 1:04 AM