Ten of us Zoomed today, the 18th of September. We zoom in much the same way as when we meet face to face: some arrive early, some late, some leave early, others stay until the end.... we are time-fluid 🙂 Unlike F2F meetings, we can join in on Zoom from far and wide so being … Continue reading Virtual Friday 27
Virtual Friday 26
The 11th of September brought us together again, talking more about knitting than we did last week. Zoom decided not to co-operate and my attempts at screen sharing Liz's beautiful crocheted baby blanket were thwarted. But at least WordPress is behaving itself, so here it is: Liz used oddments of yarn left over from previous … Continue reading Virtual Friday 26
Virtual Friday 25
We're into September - it's the 4th today, and feeling quite autumnal. We've had a lot of rain recently but this morning the sun put in an appearance to cheer us up and promised to pop in and out throughout the day. Seven of us Zoomed. The topic of conversation for most of our meeting … Continue reading Virtual Friday 25
Virtual Friday 24 and it’s an anniversary
Yes, 9 years ago, on the Friday preceding the August Bank Holiday, the Knitting Friends met for the very first time. There were seven of us at that first meeting. We all knew each other from meeting on Tuesday evenings in The Plough pub in Heaton Moor. I saw that there might be a need … Continue reading Virtual Friday 24 and it’s an anniversary
Virtual Friday 23
21st of August brought us together again on Zoom. The weather varied - wind, rain and sunshine in equal measures so it was good to meet without venturing outdoors. Judith has made some more baby things and is now making something for herself. Judith's baby cardigan Judith's baby blanket Liz has made some lovely lavender … Continue reading Virtual Friday 23
Virtual Friday 22
Unusually, we talked a lot about knitting on the 14th of August. This shouldn't be unusual seeing as we're a knitting group, but to be honest we tend to talk about anything and everything, and knitting is included almost as an afterthought. Judith is finishing her fifth baby cardi. Jayne showed us two lovely baby … Continue reading Virtual Friday 22
Virtual Friday 21
It's the 7th of August and we're sweltering in a mini heatwave. We had one very briefly last week, lasting just a day, caused, in the words of the Met Office, by 'a brief hot southerly incursion'. The hottest temperature recorded was 37.8°C on the 31st of July at Heathrow Airport. We weren't anywhere near … Continue reading Virtual Friday 21
Virtual Friday 20
A big disappointment today, 31st July: restrictions have been tightened in Greater Manchester (all 10 boroughs), East Lancashire and West Yorkshire. This was announced yesterday evening after 9pm and came into effect barely 3 hours later, at midnight. We can't meet with even just one member of another household either in our homes or in … Continue reading Virtual Friday 20
Virtual Friday 19
24th of July today and it's the feast of St Christina, a 12th Century saint. She lived in an oven and a tree. Just thought I'd put that out there! We had an uneventful meeting today. Nothing much happened, not many of us present...... Sheila has finished her lovely lap blanket and is now knitting … Continue reading Virtual Friday 19
Virtual Friday 18
My goodness! I don't know where to start - it was such a busy session this morning (17th July). 11 of us at various times throughout the meeting with some dipping in and out and others having to leave early - it was hard to keep track of all the goings on 🙂 We chatted … Continue reading Virtual Friday 18
