This week, I finished up the first bobbin of singles for the 8-oz spin I've been working on slowly. I have 3 more oz of singles to spin on bobbin #2 and I'll start that this week. (You might remember I spun a 2-oz sample skein of this roving, so I've got the remaining 6… Continue reading Year of Projects 2021-2022: Week 20
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Year of Projects 2021-2022: Week 17
First up, this week, I'm happy to say I finished up my Cozy Autumn Socks (Ravelry link). Pattern is from This Handmade Life and I enjoyed knitting these a lot. A nice mix of some interesting bits and some easy rounds, so nothing too complicated. The yarn is Suburban Stitcher's Sock in the color "Maple".… Continue reading Year of Projects 2021-2022: Week 17
Year of Projects 2021-2022: Week 16
This week, I continued work on my Cozy Autumn Socks. Sock #1 is done and I've knit the leg and started the heel flap on sock #2. I'm really enjoying working on these and absolutely LOVE the Maple colorway from Suburban Stitcher. Hoping to get these finished up this week! I also plied up my… Continue reading Year of Projects 2021-2022: Week 16
Year of Projects Update – Week 8
First up for this week, I'm delighted to say I finished spinning the mixed BFL/silk roving from Pigeon Roof Studios I had on my wheel. The original roving was a 75/25 blend in the colorway "Dovecote". I'm spinning this as part of a larger sweater-lot mash-up all in these gray-ish teal colors. The final skein… Continue reading Year of Projects Update – Week 8
FO Friday: July 16, 2021
Two finished things to share this Friday. It sure felt good to get a few more things crossed off my Year of Projects list. Frostwork Scarf: This pattern (Ravelry link) is another great one from Susanna IC. The pattern comes with instructions for a scarf and a blanket (or really large shawl), but I felt… Continue reading FO Friday: July 16, 2021
Weekending – June 28, 2021
We had a lovely rainy (for us here in the high desert anyway) and cool weekend here. We woke up Saturday morning to the sound of rain and it rained off and on for the morning hours, before giving way to beautiful skies and amazing clouds! I spent several hours both Saturday and Sunday doing… Continue reading Weekending – June 28, 2021
Tour de Fleece – June 25, 2021
I haven't participated in the Tour de Fleece in several years. I had other crafting things that took priority, I suppose, but I decided I'd participate this year in a casual way with my friend, Laura's group, The Corner of Knit and Tea. If you aren't familiar with the Tour, it's a fiber event that… Continue reading Tour de Fleece – June 25, 2021
WIP Wednesday – May 25, 2021
We're at the last WIP Wednesday for the month of May, so let's take stock of how I've done on my plans for the month, shall we? Birlinn Square: I've gotten one finished for the month. Since there's no real deadline on these, I'm fine with that. Just being able to turn it in for… Continue reading WIP Wednesday – May 25, 2021
Knit One, Spin Too 