Friends, we’re deeply touched by everybody who has contacted us to be sure we’re okay. Why wouldn’t we be okay, you may ask?
Right now it’s beautiful outside, but it’s going to be a long weekend. On the work front, we’re preparing early – there WILL be a Free Pattern Friday (and it’s gorgeous) – and we’re battening down all the hatches. On the home front, it’s time to get ready:
pick up anything outdoors that can turn into a missile
stock up on non-perishable food (our power company estimates 1-3 million Carolinians will be without electricity)
DO NOT drive through standing water
All of that said, Charlotte is in as good a shape as it’s possible to be. We’ve had a bit to prepare. Our water system is very reliable, our local breweries are stocking up (on water, people!), and we’ve got plenty of emergency personnel on standby. Our office plans to stay open for regular business, but if things look dicey, we’ll put staff safety first. And a memo was sent this morning to clean out the office fridge, just in case!
And again, we are moved by everyone who has checked in. So, here’s a thank you.
Go to the pattern page on Ravelry (here’s a link), and enter coupon code NAVIGATE by using the 
“use a coupon code” links that appear during purchase.
This pattern is part of Beach House, a collection of five designs to knit in Cotton Supreme and Cotton Supreme Batik. Amy Gunderson cleverly used self-striping Cotton Supreme Batik to create the rays coming from the center along the garter stitch portion.
This is a good three-season project, and the name.. well, the name is just perfect, as we navigate this storm.
An important crafter’s tip for those of us who may be without electricity for a while – print anything you want to work on now, while you can!
We leave you with our current live webcam addiction – the Ocean Cam on Frying Pan Tower, located off the coast.
We hope that flag keeps flying. Stay safe and dry, everyone!