Hook 'n Spin – A true fiber addict

Went to see the Yarn Harlot speak

Stephanie Pearl-McPhee came to the Detroit Public Library to speak today.  I got there early to explore what the vendors had to offer.  I got to speak with SpillyJane herself and found a wonderful sock pattern.

I invited my brother, who just lives about a mile from the DPL to go with me.  He met me there and when he entered the auditorium he thought he was in the wrong place, it was packed.  He told me he was expecting a couple dozen at the most. Most of the women there were knitting (darn if it didn’t even cross my mind…I guess I figured I couldn’t count patterns and listen intently at the same time.

When SPF started talking, it was so much fun.  She stated just what was on her mind, including the same thought my brother had about no one ever thinks that knitters could pack a place (let alone drink…but that’s another story).

I laughed a lot during her speech, nodded a lot too.  I was in awe that she was so down to earth, thought like I did, and had a similar problems with self-image, same as me.