field trip: sheep & yarn fest

This weekend we went to the NYS Sheep and Wool Festival in Rhinebeck, NY. I was expecting a few booths in a parking lot and what I found was an enormous state fair-like atmosphere, with thousands of people, sheep and more types of yarn than I knew existed. I bought some super chunky, rich yarn called Buff Beauty from Briar Rose Fibers for my friend Henny, but being a non-knitter myself, was rather out-of-my-element. I would love to learn — perhaps on my up coming maternity leave? — Angela M.


















October 23rd, 2007 at 8:51 am
You should probably learn before your maternity leave, as I imagine you will be pretty busy then!
October 23rd, 2007 at 11:13 am
I agree, you might be a little busy once the baby arrives. Hee Hee.
October 25th, 2007 at 11:19 am
that picture of the yarns is so inspiring!
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