January 19, 2008

LONG TIME!

to say the least...

Things on this side of the fence have been very busy!
I've taken on a new job...
I'm working now for NISN as Representative for EOS...and assorted other duties....

All that means is I've been BUSY! Queue the Mary Tyler Moore Theme...
Traveling, spinning and knitting.

Since we last spoke...I've acquired a spinning wheel...A Louet Victoria...

Wow! She sings. She is a dream...and she fits in a carry on size backpack.

I'm spinning up this lovely spring-y merino

Here is the latest batch I've managed 4 oz of Columbia and Romney.

I've been knitting too...
My So Called Scarf in Manos... a lovely burgundy color...

It just keeps growing...I'm into my second skein...and will add fringe on this one...I carry this one around...but as we're expecting snow this week...I think I need to finish it up while catching up on my tivos!

I've also been knitting Tangled Yoke Cardigan from Fall 07 Interweave
I'm using Rowanspun DK on Size 2 needles.
Yes. I said size 2 needles.
HEY,I got gauge. I kept going down sizes.
I was THANKFUL to finally arrive at gauge.
The yarn is such a gorgeous tweed that all the time it's taking me to knit just feels more like a labor of love
(so I keep repeating to myself)
I'm finishing up the last 4 inches of the sleeve, knit another and it's onto the yoke.
I swear I'm getting so close I can taste it.
I feel like I am inching along...which usually signals the death noll for a project...
I haven't lost interest...more likely to owe to the stockinette which has been more theraputic than anything.
Good for the weary mind after a long day.

This color is very hard to photograph,
but the Rowanspun, has such a depth...
with the flecks of espresso and caramel in the gray.
I can't wait to have it done, and wear it!

Also made a voyager cap...a traditional sailors hat -
Here is the pattern and a little history for you if you are interested

Heh. Fun with stationary objects.

more on holidays and I'm off to catchup on blogs and post on ravelry!

and I mean like next week...or one or two of my closest will have my hide...
I've been promising to post. Damn Resolutions.
x/o

October 04, 2007

Birch

I finished Birch...

I have to say that I worked hard...and I think it's the one of the prettiest things I've knit.

Birch
Completed: September 2007
Yarn: Rowan KidSilk Haze (3 skeins)
Color: Pearl
Needle: Inox Circular (US 6)
Pattern: Rowan

September 14, 2007

Monkey Toe

Toe up

Cookie A's Monkey
Claudia Handpainted
Colorway: Blue Fields

Cuff Down

Nancy Bush Conwy Sock Number One
Lornas Laces Shepherd Sock: Bubble Gum

I've regained my Sock Mojo just in time for the weekend.