Getting Stuff Done!
So, Homespun Yarn Party was AMAZING! From a vendor’s point of view, it was well-organized, well-advertised, and overall a dream show. And from a shopper’s point of view (because I do that too!), it was AWESOME! There were loads of great vendors and I picked up some sweet products from local folks. Also, was inspired to actually knit something and finish it!
First up, I realized that I really do love handspun yarn. And the best way for me to get it is NOT to spin it myself. So I headed over to the Treadle To The Metal table and picked up this lovely handspun. The pic doesn’t do it justice. It’s got pink sparkles and lots of deep purples and fuchia in it. I’m loving it pretty hard.
And just because I don’t spin, doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy playing with fiber. So I stopped in at Loop to buy one of Stephanie’s famous batts. And I’m planning make a felted scarf, probably nuno style. I might even have enough for a shawl type piece.
And the lovely Mia traded me some handspun that I can’t show you in the skein. I loved it so much I HAD to start knitting immediately. Pretty pink seacell/merino top from Creatively Dyed Yarn (Diane rocks!) spun up as a 2-ply worsted-ish weight. I was inspired by Thischickadee’s lovely Feather and Fan Comfort Shawl and by Stefanie’s endless parade of triangular scarves. So I cast on for the Comfort Shawl, knowing mine would be more scarf-sized. It turned out bigger than I expected. I love it so much and can’t wait to post pics of me wearing it!
Finally, I did a dye workshop this past weekend on Sunday. Three lovely ladies joined me in my home studio for quiche and sock yarn! We had so much fun and I was really inspired by the colors the ladies came up with. Big thanks to Debbie, Debbie, and Brooke! If you’re interested in taking a dye workshop with me, I am having another on April 19 and you can register online here.
I also bought one of Thischickadee’s stash baskets, which I mailed to a friend before photographing (the green one). My biggest mistake was not getting one for myself.
And then, I finally wove in the ends of the silk cowl I knit back in November. And I blocked it. And it’s drying. Which makes this post contain not one, but 2 FOs!!!! Simple pattern that I’ll post soon. Promises.
Phew! I’m tired. How about you?
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