It was a great day!

Crazy weather, sunny and warm, then cloudy and chilly and a ten-minute torrential downpour. Thank goodness we were in a building during the rain.

I met so many of the designers and podcasters I know. The designer of the sweater I made and wore, Caitlin Hunter, took my picture.

Everyone wore something they made. It was a great people watching day. We met many of our knitting friends throughout the day.

Among the most popular sweater patterns modeled today were the Zweig (my sweater), the Ninilchik, the Tecumseh, all colorwork sweaters. Colorwork hats were everywhere too. Beautiful creative pieces.

Brookside members and their friends: Eileen, Theresa, Janet, Eileen, Joy, Kathy, Vicki after getting off the bus.

Just an overall upbeat and exciting atmosphere. Craftsy people are just the best!

I bought very little, one gradient yarn pack for the yoke of a sweater and a large project bag from Nancy at Tika Bags. But just looking at all the yarn was so interesting. I did splurge and had a hot apple cider donut and then later a cold fresh apple cider. Yum!

The animals–all varieties of sheep, llamas, alpacas, goats–were wonderful. One llama was very friendly and liked having a selfie taken with him. He kissed Joy’s cheek while she was taking a selfie. All such beautiful sweet animals that give us fiber for our craft.

Just had to share my thoughts on this memorable experience. One of my highlights. Rhinebeck is tops for me!

Thanks again to Conversational Threads for a most enjoyable bus trip.

Janet Kakareka contributed this article about her experience at the 2018 New York Sheep and Wool Festival in Rhinebeck, NY.