Some Spinning

This lovely yarn was from 4 ounces of roving that was purchased back at the WI Sheep and Wool.

This is from River’s Edge Fiber Arts.  It was much brighter before setting the twist.  The bleeding was bad with this one.  I should’ve gotten the vinegar out earlier.  I’m not sure on the size [...]

Ruffle My Dragonfly Feathers

Well, well…we’ve got a FO to show off today.

Love, love, love how this turned out.  I have to admit the yarn is still bleeding, but still love it.

I started my Citron shawl, but don’t think this is going to work.  It just seems a bit too busy.  I’m thinking I’m going [...]

Dragonfly Roving to Yarn

Remember this roving…

So 4 ounces has become approximately 550 yards of this lace weight yarn.

Not exactly what I expected.  It’s more brown than I thought it would be, but still lovely.  I’m thinking the next 4 ounces should be socks – a nice [...]

Origami Knitting

I love these projects that are like origami knitting.  You start off Raveneli by knitting the collar in the round first.  Then you do a little more knitting and then knit up the back.  This is where I’m at right now.  At least this yarn and this pattern seem very compatible.  It’s always nice when [...]

Verdict

This past weekend, I also had a chance to whip up a Urchin. This is a great pattern and a fun knit. I really love how it knitted up. I had a hard time getting gauge. I went up a size to large as I wanted it to be large and cushy on, plus I [...]

It’s Delightful, It’s De-Lovely

So this turned out so soft and springy – it is wonderful.

I was thinking more texture in the way of thick and thin, but I can’t really complain – there is a lot of texture and it’s so soft and bouncy.

After seeing Julie’s beautiful fleeces [...]