LYS Day

Monday, August 25, 2025

Garage Door Opener

Mr. UPS dropped off the kits for the Cosmic Connections MKAL late this afternoon.

“Look at the sky. We are not alone. The whole universe is friendly to us and conspires only to give the best to those who dream and work.” – A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Are you ready to take your knitting experience out of this world?! We are headed over the moon with this mystery knit that was designed to be unlike anything you’ve found on Earth! This opulent wrap takes inspiration from stars, galaxies, outer space, and everything else the universe has to offer. The knitalong fun will take place on Ravelry and Instagram. Click hereto share your colors, ask your questions, and connect with other knitters all over the world. It’s time to reach for the stars! 

What to expect:

  • unique construction
  • lace
  • bias knitting
  • cables
  • slipped stitches
  • color changes

All techniques with charts will also include written instructions. I’ve created tutorial videos to guide you through any new techniques. There will NOT be any stranded colorwork or brioche. This design is intended for intermediate knitters, but my patterns and tutorials are designed to guide adventurous beginner skills to the next level. The best part of a KAL… there will be lots of helpful knitters to keep you from getting lost in space!


Dad and Beth helped me pack the boxes. Everyone who ordered kits should have them on Wednesday or Thursday.

I forgot to tell a funny (not so funny story) yesterday. I got home from work on Saturday and my garage door opener wasn’t in my truck. I had a small meltdown. Did someone steal it? Did I knock it and it fell out of my car? I thought I had closed the garage door on my way to work Saturday morning. I didn’t - Beth was outside cutting the front yard. Then I thought I opened it Friday night. No I didn’t - I came home with groceries and Beth opened the door to meet me. I closed the garage door Friday morning. Yes I did. And then I took my Expedition to the dealership for an oil change and I drove a loaner car for the day. I had to run home after the dealership to pick up things for work. Yup. The garage door opener was in the loaner car. Beth picked it up for me this morning.