Changes....

I've decided to start the year with a new blog, so please come on over to...


http://skeinyarns.blogspot.com


....hope to see you there :)

Finally....

...winter has come and gone and, at long last spring has appeared!

 And with the change of seasons I have finally finished a project...

 Pattern: Whippoorwill by Carina Spencer

Yarn: My hand-dyed (Skein) Frog and Toad Sock, colourways used 'Knight' and 'Beach Shack'

Needle Size: 4mm/US6

This pattern was love at first sight. I loved the wavy eyelet section and the combination of two contrasting colours, plus I really liked the shawls crescent shape.  The project itself was very enjoyable, quick and easy..I cant say enough good things! 

Also, I have a new project on my needles...

 

...Cecily Glowik MacDonald new pattern Candelia,  a top down, in the round cardigan with pockets, sure to be  a great new addition to my spring/summer wardrobe.  I decided to road test my Merino/Cashmere yarn for this project, which is knitting up wonderfully.

So finally, after such a long time away from the blog, I hope that you are all well and are enjoying the long awaited spring sunshine or admiring the beautiful colours of Autumn. 

Another Obsession

I finally did it, I bought a spinning wheel!

After nearly having a nervous breakdown trying to assemble it, I finally sat down and attempted to spin some Corriedale fibre with the help of Judith MacKenzie McCuin's book (Teach Yourself Visually Handspinning), and YouTube (such a great resource!).

And this is what I have so far...

...yes its a big mess, but it is so much fun, oddly very relaxing and like knitting its has become a daily activity which I very much look forward to.

Shop Update

Just a quick shop update....

...spinning fiber now available!

I've been having a wonderful time hand-painting BFL, Corriedale, Falkland and Superwash Merino which is now available over on etsy, more colours will be added over the next week.

Have a great weekend!

Wow what a busy week! So busy I haven't laid a finger on my knitting, I have however been busy dying up yarn which I LOVE to do...

...and browsing Etsy...


Hit the North Belted Top by Fink


Handmade Vegan Ballet Flats in Pink Satin and Hemp by The Generation


Silver Locket Necklace - Enchanted Golden Owl by The Enchanted Locket


Made to Order - 6oz Tea Cup Knitty by Circa Ceramics


...and trying to stay warm!



Have a great weekend.

Buttons found!

Have a great weekend.

Honey

A few days ago I cast on for the Honey Cardigan by Veera Välimäki (Ravelry link)


I'm using Cascade Venezia Worsted, so lovely and soft! Its only taken a few days and I have already finished the cabled yolk

I love the cables.

Now to find some buttons...