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I spent the weekend on the road. I went to visit a kindergarten classmate and her hubby in Palm Desert. It was 121 degrees. That is what I said. I do not believe that people are meant to live in such extreme weather conditions. I thought my car would spontaneously combust. It was good to see them on their first trip to California. From their home on Marco Island, Florida to Palm Desert, Ca is what I call from the frying pan into the fire! Tom was in town to promote his book "Lost and Found" which is a good read and available on Amazon. Check it out. I think it would make a great movie.



We went to the Japanese restaurant in the Marriott
and at 10 pm, in the bar it got cool enough fro me to drape a shawl around my shoulders. It was the "love shawl," knit by my friend Joan Clark from KnitWits.
Thanks Joan- love it. Berrocco Suede Yarn. Super simple and comfy.

French Girl Knits Review

Most of you know that I am a traveler
by nature. I keep a suitcase next to the bed, ready to go at the drop of a hat. Airports make my heart pound with anticipation. I also love France.
As an avid armchair traveler that researches trips and tickets, I like to look at tours offered for knitters. Google knitting tours and see what I mean. The possibilities are limitless.

I first became aware of French Girl's
Tours advertised in the back of Interweave Knits magazine. I fantasized knitting with world class instructors in the south of France. Oh, how I longed to go. The season for taking yarn tours throughout the far reaches of the fiber world would have to wait until the nest was empty. I accepted that while continuing to monitored their travel offerings.

Seeing this book was a welcome treat. I highly recommend it. The patterns are mostly top down construction and seamless where possible. I have found several that I would love to knit. My criteria for purchasing a book is just that. Are there at least 4 individual patterns I want to knit? The average cost of one pattern is $5. The book was under $20 at Amazon I am especially interested in the lacy sleeveless or cap-sleeved tops that work so well in San Diego's climate. Paired with a tank top or light weight cami, you can make your hand knit fashion statement. The author infuses the book with stories that help to make this a good read from cover to cover, before you ever pick up your needles. Fly, needles, fly. No airport needed to take a wonderful trip! Carry on your knitting bag...