What I'm Up To

I have been itching to capture some of the knitting and spinning I've been working on. Since I recently got a brand new camera (yay for SLRs!), I felt compelled to blog.

Spinning up a storm am I...

I recently spun up some Pagewood Farms hand dyed BFL that I bought from Tempe Yarn & Fiber. I did a traditional 3-ply and I'm gaga about how it turned out.


I decided to buy several novelty yarns and splice them (thanks to the dynamic and brave Terry at TYF) to knit them with my lovely turquoise BFL. Here is the ball of spliced novelty yarns by itself and alongside it's future neighbor.



Then, I spun up some BFL from Laughing Rat Studios. I am lovin' the BFL. I specifically bought this colorway for Sam, since she loves the green. I navajo plied it. Some pictures:






I have also been having a ton of fun at Expressions In Spinning, which is a group at TYF. We are inspired by different themes each month.

Last month's theme was Harry Potter:


This month's theme was poetry and we chose Shel Silverstein. This reminded me of elementary school so I chose primary colors. I hand blended the colored, spun them thick and thin and then coiled/beaded them around a core.



With all this spinning, gotta make it a point to still knit.

I'm taking a class with Chris (she's my knitting super hero) at Knit Happens. Try toe-up, 2 at a time, magic loop socks... yes, seriously... on size 1 needles. These are for my DH. He chose the yarn, which I think is an unusual choice, but they are for him and he can have whatever his little heart desires.


I'm really into sock knitting. I've knit a couple pairs, but always top down. Here's a single that needs a companion.


Here's a sock that I'm working on for Sam. I prefer the 2 circular needle method...


I'm still doing a bit of baby knitting for my niece Zoey who is due in January. I can't wait to meet her. Here's a baby dress, pattern by Tora Froseth. This picture did not come out great... still learning about lighting. It's actually pink and yellow. I think it's totally appropriate for a baby named Zoey.


And, of course, where would I be without my trusted-partner-in-crime - Sammy! Here's a couple of super cute pictures of her.



... and her amazing knitting. This is a sweater folks...


SO much fun! I can't stand it. Well, gotta go knit some more.