This past Saturday, I joined a group of knitters who met up for the first time for Arkansas' First Annual Knit/Spin Day (crocheter's were welcome also).  The idea was put out there by Anne through a group discussion on Ravelry and we gathered at the Lodge on Mt. Magazine.  The turnout was 20+ folks which included knitting, spinning and unraveling 2nd hand sweaters.  One lady brought here spinning wheel which she hand crafted herself and it was very impressive.  These top 2 photos were taken late in the day and I only show about half of our group.  I must apologize to the others for not including them but I got so carried away with chatting and knitting that I didn't grab my camera until it was too late.

We had a group project for the day.  We created our Souvenir Scarf to commemorate the occasion.  The task was to pass around this work in progress and have everyone attending work several rows in the stitch pattern and yarn of their choice.  What you see wrapped around Meredith's neck is the result.  There was a drawing toward the end of the day to see who got to take the scarf home.

We also had a display table to show off our finished projects and later in the day we had a yarn (and other implements/books) swap.  I made off with some great stuff.  Here's a swatch of some of the yarn:

I'm going to make a pair of socks for my young niece using a turquoise/green/white colorway of Tofutsies and I was lucky to pick up a different colorway in the swap.  I have plenty to make socks for myself so I knew I'd have enough to make a swatch from it.  This will be the top of the sock.  I'm planning for them to have turn down lacy cuffs with a mostly stockinette foot.  If they turn out like I envision them, I'll try to get the pattern posted.  This swatch was worked on a US #0.

Now to the meme.  Susie has tagged me to make a list of 7 random or weird things about myself.  I'll comply but feel safe knowing I won't be tagging any of you others out there.  I can't get up the nerve.  Call me a chicken.  I'm a dull person so don't fall asleep reading my list:

1. I hate talking on the phone.

2. I have a total of 7 pets in my household--dogs, cats and hamster.

3. I let my cat sleep on the kitchen table (DH hates that).

4. I'm very sensitive to odors, even the good ones (they give me bad headaches).

5. I prefer savory foods over sweets (mmmm, pasta!).

6. I sit for at least 12 hours every week day (work and knitting time combined).

7. I have hair growing between my toes.  Not really, but that would be weird (I added that since I couldn't come up with #7).