More October

After a busy week last week, it's been quieter, but I've still got loads to do!

I was at Wheathampstead last Sunday and sales were actually good! I think people are starting to think of their gifts in good time this year - it's always better for me if sales are steady over the whole of the autumn rather than a big rush at the last minute as it gives me time to replenish things that have sold well.

I had a good day in Birmingham last Saturday and was able to get plenty of knitting done on the journey, plus the meeting was successful and I met some nice people there.

I'm off to Harpenden this Sunday and am hoping for good sales. The weather is forecast good and dry, even if it will be a bit windy and Harpenden is always a nice place to visit. Some of the shop owners there don't seem to like the Farmers' market and resent that there are stalls near their shops on one day a month - these are usually the shops that aren't open, so I don't see what they are complaining about, especially as the market does draw people into the town.

The yarn is begining to sell online now, which is very pleasing - I was thinking I would end up using it all myself! I'm debating whether or not to take a stall at Fibre East next year and really launch the yarn. My mum can come and help me man the stall and it would be a fun weekend, so I'm moving towards "yes". I think the bookings open in November, so a couple of weeks yet to finally make up my mind.