The Yarn Harlot

What a great time Katrina, Chrissy, and I had! And Chris and Lori and Tiffany [with the most well-behaved 2-year-old Ben on the planet!] and the nice gal that sat next to me and was knitting the cute kitty with a dress--I've already forgotten your name! We arrived at Powell's about 6:15. Chrissy was already there and had saved us seats (thanks, lady!) about 4 rows back. There were still plenty of seats left even though Powell's, like so many other places who know nothing of the following of The Harlot, only set out about 50. By 7:00 it was standing room only. By the time Stephanie started around 7:30 knitters were 6 & 7 deep in the aisles.

Stephanie was fabulously funny. It was such a treat to meet her in person. Here she is doing her obligatory photos of the audience with the sock. (I love that I don't even have to explain to you what "the sock" is--you just know.)


I had her sign a book for myself and also one for my Yarn Aboard pal. She even agreed to pose with Sir Francis Drake (and threw in a little sock action on top of the box) which will be my submission for Contest #2. It even wound up being a good picture of both of us (thanks, Katrina)!


There were other knitting celebrities in attendance. Kelley from KnitPicks was there with her too-cute dog. Both looked like they'd just stepped out of the KnitPicks catalog. *grin* Not only was Kelley knitting some of the time, but she was also spinning--with her dog on her lap! Now that's talent, ladies & gents. Chrissy pointed out the women of Blue Moon Fiber Arts standing a few rows behind us. I'm sure there were more knitterly folks to see, but I was busy making progress on my Mystery Sock with its funky garter stitch cuff. Could it have been a better night? Maybe microbrews with The Harlot afterwards, but other than that it was perfect!