Thanks for the cheers and well wishes yesterday. I have spun a partial bobbin and navajo plied it. I used four different colors of roving to attempt self striping sock yarn, but it isn’t thin or consistent enough for socks, so I don’t know what I’m going to do with it. I’ve set the twist, and it’s drying right now. I’ll hopefully get a picture today, and will show you tomorrow. I made a new hook though!
I have an abundance of them already, but now I have a wheel, so I needed a new hook. Right? Well, it’s pretty anyway, and it works good.
Yesterday was a good day. I got a lot of chores done, stuff cleaned, and I played with the wheel. I cleaned and oiled it, too. So now it’s even prettier, and it smells good.
I’m sure you’ve noticed that there hasn’t been a lot of knitting around here recently. That will change. I miss it. When I’m at the cabin next week, I plan to finish as many of my WIP’s as possible so I can start something new. I’m thinking about lace. Maybe I’ll finally start I Do with that luscious, pale blue Angora by Elsebeth Lavold that’s been getting it’s beauty sleep in my stash.
And finally, in response to the comments yesterday… Yes, I got a haircut! Gayle (FYRKRKR in the comments, and she just got a blog) cut it for me a while ago. I liked the length I had, but it was getting stringy, and because nothing about me is subtle, I had to whack it all off. It grows way fast, and I’m already looking forward to some more length, but it’s cute. I’m glad you all like it.
August 9th, 2005 at 2:26 am
That is a very pretty hook! You’ll have to show me what all this stuff does. All I remember doing at Grammie’s wheel was pumping pedals and how rhythmic it was and fun to do.
You are amazing with your photography!
August 9th, 2005 at 5:38 am
You have such beautiful little girls – and I don’t know how you get ANYTHING done, I am quite impressed! And you get a LOT done, and stay calm and cheerful and patient. Amazing. 🙂
Patti of the koi tattoo, Noah’s mom