I Hate My Camera
I promised a photo of me wearing the red sweater and here it is. Sorry that there's no boat in this photo. (I also seem to be lacking a head.)Still working the spinning wheel. This is a Grafton Fibers batt. And yes, it is as bright pink as the photo shows. (A neighbor came over to ask what I was doing and The Boy pointed to the wheel and said, "Wheel, wheel." Said in a tone like, "You dingbat- it's a spinning wheel!" Very funny.)
This is the first time that I'm seriously working from dyed roving and I have to admit, there is a noticeable difference. The BFL literally melted out of my fingers. With this, I can feel (maybe a) stickiness...not stickiness, but more of a not natural wool feeling. Maybe it's my imagination. Maybe it's my wheel being cranky.
Today is a busy day. I have an algebra exam at 5, 2 homework assignments due at 7 pm and packing to do for 3 people. Of this, I've only packed my suitcase so far. Is that any indication of where my head is at? Probably. This weekend is Maryland Sheep and Wool, a hockey tourney for Hubs and The Boy is going to Grammie and Papa's house.
Please don't rob us while we're gone.
Thanks!
posted by Sunflowerfairy at 8:15 AM
10 Comments:
I love the sweater! I keep meaning to make a simple, versatile, beautiful sweater (and then forgetting about that plan when I'm face to face with sale Cascade 220).
Have fun in MD!
Lucky for you, I won't be able to rob you from Ithaca!
You are so funny! I'm sure the house will be fine.
I can't wait for MDS&W!!!! :) So exciting! The sweater looks great even with the camera you hate!
Good luck on your test!!! :)
Rebecca, if you and Kevin rob me, then you have to leave the bunny behind.
LOVE how the sweater looks on you. The waist shaping mods really make the sweater all yours. I haven't spun with Grafton yet but maybe I'll get some soon. Hope to see you at MDSW! Drive safely.
Oh, your sweater looks fantastic! Congratulations.
The sweater looks fabulous, as does the spinning!
The other day my husband picked something off my eight year old's shirt and said, "You've got a string." My son looked at it briefly and replied, "That's not string; it's fiber." "What's the difference?" asked my husband. My son rolled his eyes and said patiently, "STRING is spun. FIBER isn't." I laughed with sheer delight, because really, how many eight year olds would know that, if they weren't spinners themselves? (Yes, he spins. With a spindle.)
Your sweater looks terrific on you!
The sweater is a beauty and your spinning is inspiring. Have a great time at MDS&W!
It's beautiful! Have a wonderful trip, and wave hi to Maryland for me (trying not to be homesick).
Hi. I have used a bit of your skatepattern - hockey bootie. Made it to fit this kind of hockeybootie. Love it!
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