First I want to thank everyone for the lovely comments about my Grandma Lettie and her beautiful picture. I was touched that all of you appreciated it so much. And thanks for all of the wonderful comments about Oregon.
Headline: Yarn Harlot Comes to St. Paul for Book Signing; Â Bookstore Expects Ten; 400++ Show Up
I just drank the Kool-Aid and I’m feeling fine! I spent the evening with 400 of my closest friends: knitters , knitters and more knitters. All of whom gathered to listen to the one and only Yarn Harlot (aka Stephanie Pearl-McPhee). The event was sponsored by The Yarnery — the staff were wonderful and did a great job putting the event together. Plus they gave us cute canvas knitting totes! Woo Hoo! I LUV freebies!
Here is the gathering of the masses:
This is just the beginning — the place was packed!
Two Sunrise Circles found each other (the one on the left is accompanied by Lynne, fellow “Thursdays at Four” knitting peep).Â
Stephanie spoke for about an hour and was very funny. I wish I could remember more of the talk – I DO remember that she mentioned a sweaty, shirtless sheep shearer named Nick. I’m not sure why that sticks in my mind. Hmmmmm. No shirt, you say?
She basically described the rift misunderstanding that exists between the muggle world and the knitting world. The answer is more wool. If everyone in the world knitted, many of the world’s most serious problems could be solved (some in 73 hours or less).Â
After the formal presentation and Q&A, Stephanie signed books. Kim (faithful sidekick for the evening!) and I waited in line for 1 hour 45 minutes (and we were in the first wave!). On the positive side, we got to visit with other knitters.
So, what do you wear to an event that is lousy with knitters? A Bohus! I wore my Bohus because I was hoping that YH would wear hers. And she did not disappoint. Here is a picture of our overlapping Bohuses (I grabbed hers off the table as I waited to get my book signed):
Hers is from Sweden and is absolutely gorgeous. Soft, and light as air. Very nicely knit as well. Our Bohuses were very happy to meet each other.
Then I got to meet Stephanie — she was very sweet and liked my Bohus as much as I liked hers. She signed my book and agreed to a photo:
So the Yarn Harlot sock made it into our lil blog — we are at the feet of famous, people! The topper was that she said she reads our blog! :) The day could not get any better than that!
Now it’s off to bed I go. Knitting is tomorrow night so I must be rested!
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First and foremost OMG! your Bohus is FABULOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW. I have been inspired by your knitting from the moment I happened upon your blog. BUT YOU are now my “Knitting Idol”!! 🙂 American Idol ain’t got nuttin’ on you. Hey maybe we can start a new craze throughout America…. “Knitting Idol”… I like that. Secondly, there is nothing as realistic as seeing a knitted item on an individual. Yours is so flattering, you look great! And lastly… love your haircut!
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Happy happy easter….
Keep inspiring!
Comment by Michelle — April 5, 2007 @ 9:06 am
From Susan — wow, Michelle, thanks! I was nervous posting a picture of self — I have been very reluctant to do so in the past, but I could not pass up the opportunity to show The Yarn Harlot with famous sock!
Comment by lv2knit — April 5, 2007 @ 9:48 am
Susan, I love the colors in your bohus. Is it one of the ones from Silvig? If not, can you tell me what yarn you used? I am working on one from Silvig now and I’am at the plain-knit part of the body. I just knit and knit and knit and don’t seem to get anywhere. I don’t dare stop and do something more exciting because I might not get back to it.
I didn’t get to see you at the book signing last night. I got in the room, sat in the front row and didn’t move until the end. I laughed so much, my eyes were watering. I also shared my bohus with Stephanie and she was so kind as to say nice things about it.
I am also a big fan of the Rainey Sisters blog and get a lot of inspiration from the both of you.
Keep up the good work.
Love ya both.
Comment by Michele with 1 L — April 5, 2007 @ 10:31 am
Susan- you’re the tall one- now I’ve got it.
I couldn’t take my eyes off your Bohus- it’s incredible. Now I guess I’ll have to make one.
Comment by Lorraine — April 5, 2007 @ 11:40 am
I was hoping you would wear something distinctive. It’s gorgeous, Susan. And you Are tall! But I don’t see no big anything, front or back 😉
Comment by Marina — April 5, 2007 @ 11:40 am
She is the tall one. I’m the surly one.
Comment by surly — April 5, 2007 @ 12:24 pm
From Susan — It’s true: I’m very tall and she’s very surly!
Comment by lv2knit — April 5, 2007 @ 12:34 pm
How exciting, Susan! I’m happy you were able to meet the esteemed and famous Harlot. Someday she’ll come here to DC area and I’ll definitely attend. Your Bohuses (Bohusii?) looked just fab together – and I actually like your colors a little more – they really pop. You’re looking quite lovely in your photo with Stephanie.
Comment by Nessa Zimmerman — April 5, 2007 @ 12:50 pm
I spotted your sweater at the event last night and thought it had to be you! It is beautiful. And, the finished Oregon is fabulous, and also Sally’s red shawl. And, the Sunrise Circle sweaters on your friends were gorgeous, too; makes me want one of those too! It was fun to hear Stephanie last night, I thought her comments about small things being combined to be big things were great.
Regards, Nancy
Comment by Nancy Nelson — April 5, 2007 @ 12:53 pm
It sounds like you had a wonderful time! Your bohus is beautiful and certainly looks great on you as well. I have to admit to being jealous of your knit night – I’ve got not one single friend that knits, except virtually.
Comment by Gale — April 5, 2007 @ 2:36 pm
Susan – I saw you last night, but didn’t realize I read your blog. (And, I may have sat next to Sally… not sure). I also love your sweaters!
(BTW – that’s me, standing at the left side of your top pic – I was walking down the aisle looking for a place to sit!)
Comment by melissa — April 5, 2007 @ 3:40 pm
No, you didn’t sit next to me. I live in Washington, DC.
Comment by surly — April 5, 2007 @ 5:17 pm
Sounds like a wonderful time last night ! You sisters get along so well and are lucky to have knitting in common.I too enjoy reading your blog and admire all your work.
Comment by katomliz — April 5, 2007 @ 8:22 pm
Of course the Harlot reads your blog. She’d be missing some gorgeous knitting and good writing if she didn’t! Your bohus is mouth-watering, Susan, and you wear it well! I am glad the dummy isn’t the only model for your work.
Comment by Laura — April 5, 2007 @ 8:23 pm
Susan-Thanks for posting the pic of our Sunrise Circle’s. I fixed the placement of the bottom button and it looks so much better. It is the most comfortable sweater I own and since winter has returned to MN I am still able to wear it! Too bad you can’t touch our stuff over cyber space. I love the feel of the Jo Sharp Silkroad Aran Tweed. I’m dreaming of another project where I can use that yarn! See you Thursday.
Comment by Lynne — April 10, 2007 @ 8:45 am
I read about you on YH site and was hoping I would get to see the Bohus’s meet! I got to film some of her speech and it’s on my blog, check it out to remember the event.
Comment by Terri Lynn — April 10, 2007 @ 8:59 am
Hello!
I am contacting you because I am working with the authors of a book about blogs, and I’d like to request permission to use the photograph you have posted in this book. Please contact me at matt@wefeelfine.org, and I’d be happy to give you more information about the project. Please paste a link to your blog in the subject field. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Matt
Comment by Matt — June 3, 2008 @ 6:47 pm