Retreat

This weekend was the fiber retreat in Cambria at Camp Ocean Pines, a former YMCA camp that was significantly refurbished about 5 years ago. The setting was lovely - we were less than a quarter mile from the ocean, surrounded by pine trees, with deer grazing right next to the cabins. The main lodge consisted of a great room that easily accommodated the 57 weavers, spinners, knitters, crocheters, beaders, lockerhookers, and one dulcimer player, a dining hall, kitchen, and wood deck overlooking the ocean.
The 12 or so cabins were a short hike up the hill. Each was about the size of my kitchen and had 10 bunk beds plus a toilet and shower stall. The cabins were built about 4 years ago when the original cabins were torn down; they are nice, but, shall we say, cozy. After looking at them, and overhearing two women talk about the hotel room they had reserved, Vickie and I decided that we'd enjoy the retreat a lot more if we got a good night's sleep - so we booked the last room available at the oceanfront Fireside Inn at Moonstone Beach, about 5 minutes from camp. Great decision. Clean sheets (rather than sleeping bags), great shower with lots of hot water (that we didn't have to stand in line with 8 other women to use), and complimentary breakfast (including make-your-own waffles and fresh fruit). Definitely staying here again next year.

Each attendee brought whatever they wanted to work on; there was no set schedule, except for meals that were provided by the camp staff (and they were good.) The idea was to relax and enjoy the beautiful area with other fiber enthusiasts.

Vickie worked on her first ever pair of crocheted socks. (Yep, I corrupted her to the sock-side.)
I did a little spinning, a little crocheting on a new pair of socks, and then worked on a shrug for Marie. I fell in love with the yarn and bought it about a month ago with the idea of making the Lacy Lilac Shrug in Crochet Fantasy's Spring 2006 edition. It's hard to tell in the photo, but the handpainted yarn has small gold flecks sprinkled throughout. It is incredibly soft and a real pleasure to work with.

Fortunately, I wasn't able to completely finish it this weekend; I still need to do the ribbing for the sleeves. Unfortunately, it is too small; I need to add about 2 inches to the back and make the arm openings a touch wider, which I think will be fairly easy to do. Or I could just keep it for myself. If only red was my color.

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