A day in Aruba

I was awake early again this morning. 

This was 6:20am as we were getting close to Aruba.

When I got off the ship I took a cab to Palm Beach. There were others in the cab who were going to the lighthouse so we went there first. I should have jumped out for a few pictures. These were from the drive back. It was a bit of a desert area with cactus everywhere.

Palm Beach has all the expensive hotels. The area was beautiful.

I had lunch at On The Rocks. The food was great if you’re ever in Aruba.

The piano player was in the elevator when I left dinner. He wasn’t as good as the ones I’ve seen on other ships but it’s still fun to ride with him.

We’re here until 10:30pm so the ship is only half full. I spent a great afternoon at the pool reading a book. No knitting today. And my post doesn’t have knitting content because I’m writing fast so I can go see the aqua show.

I’m sorry to say that I’m sitting in a tshirt because the weather is beautiful. Have a good evening and I’ll try to add knitting content tomorrow.

In the middle of the ocean

I had a great day but didn’t do much. Knitting (tomorrow I hope to divide for the sleeves), eating (way too much of that), napping, walking around and a bit of time in the casino.

I was knitting in Central Park this afternoon. Lots of people stopped to comment.

I woke up to rain.

There are great areas on the ship for kids. 

It’s faint but I could see a rainbow from my balcony this afternoon.

Tomorrow we are in Aruba. We dock at 8am and don’t leave port until 10pm. My plan is breakfast and then a cab to a popular beach area. There are hotels, restaurants and lots of shopping. I don’t know if there will be a post tomorrow so I’m going to give you a heads up. Andrea Mowry has a new pattern dropping. From what I could guess from her post on Instagram the sweater is knit with a strand of fingering weight and a strand of laceweight mohair/silk. 

Have a good evening. I’m heading back out. There is a comedy show and a few other shows happening. The list of daily activities is long.

We’re on our way

Lynn’s sweater is growing and it looks great. She should have it finished by the time I get home.

I was able to get quite a bit done on my sweater. The last increases have been working. After the next pattern repeat (the flowers) I will be dividing for the sleeves.

I’ll get better pictures tomorrow in the sun light.

Central Park. I’m on a ship I haven’t been on before. I’ve been on sister ships so there are a lot of similarities.

Starbucks

Pizza

I’m sitting on my balcony while I’m writing. The weather is beautiful - sorry. Now time for dinner. Then more exploring. I like to see every inch of the ship.

New Sara Schira Gnome MKAL coming in April

Gneddy is comfortable with comfort. She’s learned that it's best not to take life too seriously. Her hat collection isn’t large compared to most gnomes, but she prizes playful expression and seeks out hats that make her smile. Gneddy spends every moment she can outside, even when frosty moments mean cold hands.

There is a new Gnome MKAL (the Beary Cozy Gnome) from Sarah Schira starting on April 15th.

You’ll get 5 updates during April. These will tell you what to work on next. 

There will be video tutorials for all the parts I think you might want help with. I want this to be all joy, no worries.

Because Gneddy a mystery gnomes, I can't tell you much about her. The 'skills used' listed below will give you a bit of a sense of what you'll be doing. It's all just knitting, and you'll be great at it. Plus wonkiness is gnominess. 

There will be a thread on Ravelry to share pictures and ask questions for each clue, as well as a picture-free thread for people who want to ask questions without seeing anything.

Grab your copy on Ravelry or Payhip today! You'll get access to a PreKnitalong PDF you can download right away with all sorts of information, colour tips, and links. 

Emma’s has put together kits using Practically Perfect Sock minis. These kits will arrive in time for the start of the MKAL. They are online for preorder.

If you’d like to put your own colours together check out our stock of Practically Perfect Sock minis.

I think the store is in order for Lynn. I have a few price signs to make tonight. My printer in the store wouldn’t print on card stock today. 🤬 I kept trying and the paper kept jamming and I kept getting angrier and angrier. 

My main chore tonight is winding yarn. I’m taking my Happy Camp Sweater with me and have since decided that I might need another project. Just in case I don’t want to carry around the sweater or I need knitting that doesn’t require following a chart. I’m taking Dream State to make a Traveler Cowl. It is the perfect project for vacation knitting.

My colour choice is Reckless Abandon. A nice springy colour.

I will try and blog everyday but cruise life could get in the way. Have a good week and I’ll be back in the store on the 30th ready to ship orders.

Two More Sleeps

This shawl is called Yvonne MT. It has been in hiding and I brought it out to display. There are kits made up for the shawl or you can make up your own combination. 

You can purchase the pattern for Yvonne MT on Ravelry.

See our kits

See all the colours of Le Petit Lambswool to put together your own combination.

Here are some combinations on the kit page.

The sample colour

We have lots of colours for you to make your own combination.

My front table is a mess. I was here early this morning making up kits. Tomorrow I need to get everything tidied.

Lynn is going to be shocked when she gets to the store on Friday.

Malabrigo Arroyo has a new home now.

We’re having a surprise sale from now until when I return from my trip.

On the website there is a tab that says NEWSLETTER. Here is a link to it. All the items on this page are 10% off (with the code CRUISE) until I return. 

NOTE: You must enter the code CRUISE when you check out. It is not an automatic discount. We can not add the code after your order has been placed. The code will also work in the store. Please tell Lynn while she is ringing in your order.

I’m not counting down or anything. I thought the weather was supposed to be nicer today but it is cold and windy here. Good sweater weather but…..

My clothes are ready to go in the suitcase. I think I need to cull a few things out. My last big chore is winding yarn. No one wants to run out of yarn while on vacation.

I know I keep repeating this but I want to make sure everyone knows - the store will be closed on Saturday March 28th.