ybean fields, red and flame orange maples, fiery red shrubs, crisp blue skies in the early morning, even the post-season appeal of my many flower beds. Many colors of this Fall season translate into yarn designs. I recently purchased several hanks a of lace-weight alpaca/silk blend, in moss green, cranberry, wine, and a muted periwinkle. YUM! I am currently working on a cable-lace stole in a luscious chocolate wool-silk-linen blend. (I think I need a mocha...) 
Recently, a beautiful young lady agreed to model a few of my knitted items for sale at the Indiana Alpaca Outfitters shop in the American Countryside Farmers Market (Elkhart, Indiana). The first is a lace alpaca shawl made from Alpaca with a Twist Fino.
The next item is a chunky alpaca/wool (2 strands together) bolero. This is the 3rd of these sweaters I've made. They are sooooo cozy, especially going late fall-early winter. I can custom-make these to a customer's chosen yarn and colors. 
A very smart and helpful yarn store owner recently took several knitted baby items on display to her sorority gathering. It was a blessing to those of us who display and sell our items at her store. The ladies bought every item! It is an encouragement to know that even the tiniest hand-knitted items are valued by wee folk (and those who love to shop!)
I want to say "Hey!" to all my knitterly girlfriends. Have a sweet time with your yarns this Fall, drink a mug of Earl Grey w/ French Vanilla creamer, and settle into a nice, comfy easy chair. Stop by the Farmers Market if you get a chance. It's candy for the eyes!Maggie
