Something went horribly wrong with my old ‘Blogger’ account so I have jumped ship and started a new blog. It may have been something to do with the fact that I had shamelessly ignored it for 6 months or so – perhaps it was sulking.
Anyway, a fresh start to match some new resolutions I have been working on recently.
- Tackle WIP mountain lurking in spare bedroom cupboard.
- Learn to hand spin
These two resolutions are not entirely unrelated. A lovely farmer down the road has given me a whole Zwartbles sheep fleece and I am going to have a go at hand spinning. I have a basic drop spindle and my lovely hand carders are on order. My spinning attempts to date have been less than successful but never mind. I am booked on a spinning course at the forthcoming KnitNation in July so I am optimistic that I will learn (eventually).
And of course, if I’m going to be handspinning I’ll need somewhere to store all my lovely new yarn. Wishful thinking I know but I love the idea of a new project and you never know – I might manage it.
I have made start on my WIP mountain by finishing a Feather and Fan throw for my MIL which has been on the needles for an eternity. Not my favourite colours but hopefully she will like it – and it clears 10 balls of Wendy Fusion our of my stash cupboard
June 6, 2010 at 1:03 pm |
I was wondering where you’d got to! I too am hoping to improve my spinning this year – am going to try and do a little each day during the school summer holidays to see if I can crack it. Good luck with your KnitNation class!
June 6, 2010 at 6:22 pm |
Technology got the better of me for a while there, but I’m determined to get the hang of it. My lovely OH spent yesterday washing some fleece and today he carded some, so we might have a go at some drop-spindling tonight. Then again, we might have a glass of wine