Ally Pally...

Well; I had this post, which wasn't just about Ally Pally; and I saved it, and uploaded photos, and then Blogger ate it; presumably my carefully-prepared words were regarded as some sort of offering which would be consumed in exchange for the gracious posting of the photos... arrggh.

So, this was the scene at 7:33 on Saturday morning as I set off for Ally Pally. Yes, it's that time of the year where the Fens are particularly attractive, if you like fog. [That would be between November and March, with odd October mornings like this in thoughtful preparation for the SAD season...]


By Kings Cross I'd revived somewhat, and bumped into Ruth, aka Woolly Wormhead, heading for the same train; so I got a sneak preview of some of her wonderful hats. People tried them on too:



The pic below is not a reaction to the wearing of the above hat, which I think is rather fetching; but the subsequent one... I was too busy looking at Ruth to photograph Jan...

Here's a random shot of some people at the Relax and Knit stand, organised by Yvonne; and one to shove at people who persist in thinking you have to look like Miss Marple if you're a knitter...

Other things from the show; met Kerrie and bought a copy of Yarn Forward which is potentially the most exciting UK knitting magazine I've seen so far; also caught up with Wye Sue, Fred, Sue from Stitch 'n Dye, caught a glimpse of Lixie as she flitted by in a very nice crocheted thing, saw Nic briefly, and met Sue from Knittiotherapy. Her video of the hats is worth watching... Also Gill from Woolly Workshop. While volunteering, got to meet a 12-year-old American crocheter who picked up knitting in about 3 minutes flat, and then taught her little sister...

I had stash; and it was relatively modest; but Blogger hates that too. So maybe tomorrow...