So Much Fiber, So Little Time

Well, I sat down today and took stock of my fiber. I have two pounds of Gotland screaming to be spun, but I have BLF on my Babe, and all six of my drop spindles have something on it. The two pounds of Alpaca are also asking when it will be their turn, not to mention the Coltsworth and Wenlsydale...*sign* Not to forget the silk hankies and caps.

I guess I just went a tad overboard.

Especially when I then turned around to see about ordering a new pattern off the web, and a pound of the most prettiest colored Shetland, mahogany, I have seen.

Well like they say, no rest for the wicked and the righteous need none...

As for the yarn in my last picture, I am planning a feather and fan scarf for the silk, but still kind up in the air on the BLF. I am only half done on carding and spinning that one. Seems the more I get done, the more what is left in the bag grows. Not to mention the lovely chocolate brown BLF I just got that needs carding and spinning.

I think I need to go to an FA meeting (Fiber anonymous).

Been Awhile

I know its be awhile, but I have been kind of busy of late, I have a long term sub job as a Kindergarten teacher, and I have had a lot to do. But now that I have gotten into the swing of it, it is getting better.

Well there it is, my latest yarn. I know the picture is not that great, kind of dark, sorry.

The dark one was a silk hankie, and the white/cream color is my BLF that is picture on this blog somewhere, lol.
The strange thing is as I watched myself spin it up, I noticed that it had happened. Now you may ask what, so I shall tell you. I am no longer doing designer yarn. My yarn is coming out all nice and even now. I don't know if I should be happy or sad. It is like the end of an era, lol.

Starting

Well I am now starting a new shawl today. It is the sheep shawl and I belong to a kal, so they should be able to help me, as the pattern does get somewhat confusing as we go along.

Other than that I broke down and ordered some wool carders. I like them, and they are just a little cheaper then a drum carder. But I the more I card by hand the better those drum carders look.

Went to the Fair Today

Well, I have been waiting and waiting for the fair, so that I could find some people around here that are into spinning. Well, I did, only it seemed I knew more than they did, plus they didn't seem that interested in sharing any spinning stories either. All I did find out was that you can take a pencil and shove it through a potato and you have a drop spindle.

What I was wondering was...what happens when the potato goes bad?

Also they did tell me they had a guild, sort of, they go up south to a weaving guild. Then they seemed more interested in me coming to their little craft fair to buy stuff. It was not what I expected. Also the fleeces that were entered where only six sheep and four alpacas. Then the entries....only like four afghans, and one sweater, three or four baby blankets and sweater. I was really disappointed. I guess I will have to stop reading about all the really great fairs back east, lol.

Not Much Going On

Not too much has been going on of late, got some more gotland, so now I have a pound of it. Also some Wensleydale, in black, and some Cotwold. So I now have a lot of carding to do, as I have not even touched the alpaca I got awhile back....

The local fair is here, and I plan to go on Sunday, and see what they have. Hopefully I will find a guild to work with, or at least some kind of contact here in town.

Also I broke down and put myself on the list for a Bosworth Moosie Spindle. It should be here in March of 2007, plenty of time to save up for it. They are made of Moose antler, and there is sixty people in front of me. Also they have to wait for the Moses to shed their horns and such.

It Came

Well, it came, my BFL, using just the intials as I can't spell it out. It is even better than I thought it would be. I was also pleased with the lady I bought it from. She is in U.K. I ordered it off of Ebay.

Now I am just waiting from my Gotland, which I am also getting about seven oz of. And just to let you know I did not order the Gotland, cause it was the wool they used to make the Elves capes in Lord of the Rings, or the fact that Legolas was wearing it either. I just wanted to try out new and different wool types. (And if you buy that, I also have a brigde in San Fransico for sale as well.)

I also just order some Black Wensleydale Curl. Have no idea what it is, but it is black and I can't wait to try it. This I am getting about 8 oz of, all have been washed and I just need to card it.

The thing about the BFL is I thought it would be white, but in fact is kind of a cream color. Makes me wonder how much wool is really a white color, or has to be bleached or dyed white?

On Its Way

Well, I found some washed fleece that I can card on Ebay. I bought the first 200 grams, which should equal to around 7 oz, of Blue Face Leischer, I might be spelling it wrong.

Then I was looking around on that sellers sight some more, and I ran across some Gotland.

Now Gotland is kind of special to me, as it is the wool that was used to make the Elves cloaks in Lord of the Rings, all three movies. So I can't wait to get it, as it will kind of be like the stuff the Elves used...sort of, well at least in my mind it will be, so it okay. (And I know that because my imageary friend said so. Just kidding.)

It should all be here hopefully by Friday, or the first of next week as it is coming from the U.K.

Been Awhile

So what am I up to now?

Been working on my Pinwheel Sweater, and I am almost done, just got to finish that I-cord on the bottom, and sleeves, which means it is almost done? Only thing is my sister and niece saw it, so they both want one now.

Also been working on my sock, using Wendy's Gen. sock pattern, partway done with the first sock.

Been spinning on my Bosworth Spindle, spins like a true dream, which kind of makes me think of getting another one, someday, righ after I get a Greensleeves.

And I have started clue six of my Mystery Stole...YAY.

And I have been playing this interesting Vampire game, yeah I can be weird at times, I love horror movies and Scifi. That is why I want the Gotland Fleece so I can have some wool just like they used in LOTR. lol

This is the site address, well a part of the game that kind of helps me out in it. There is nothing bad about it, or religon wise or anything like that, if anyone would feel like clicking on it, I would be greatful. And don't worry, nothing bad will happen to you. Thanks ahead of time.

http://world4.monstersgame.co.uk/?ac=vid&vid=47019801

Look What I Did

Yay, I am ever so excited, I finally figured out how to add buttons to the sidebar. (Does the happy dance.) What really makes me happy is that I suck big times with html, stuff. So when I figure something out, it makes me feel really great.

Other that that, I have become a silk junkie of late. I have just bought from Ebay, four silk hankies and now from The Silkworker.

http://www.thesilkworker.com/index.html

I just ordered two silk caps. I think I may need help. LOL

Back From the fair

And this is the Alpaca I could just not leave the show without. I thought was so cute, I just couldn't leave it behind. Thus I now have my own little Alpaca.





Here are the two spindle that I got. The one with the tag is my Bosworth's Spindle, the one I had in my hand when the lady told me I must be new, as I had a drop spindle in my hand, thus I didn't know anything. She must of been the one that didn't know anything, as the woman there selling them was say they were the Cadillac of drop spindles. So go figure.



Here is the wool that I bought at the show, along with the carders I bought. I think the colors are nice. You can even see the Alpaca I need to card over on the side, it looks blue, but is really a nice shade of light gray.




Here is the picture of one of the eight month old baby Alpacas that we saw at the show. She was really, friendly, and ever so cute.

I had always thought them to be bigger, but that might be, because I have only seen Lamas.

Really Excited

Well, I am finally going to get to go to a fiber fest. It is the one put on by Spindicity,
http://www.spindlicity.com/summer2006/index.shtml

It is being held in Santa Monica, which is like two hours from Bakersfield. I have roped in my neice and her friend to go with me, as I didn't want to drive all that way by myself. The bad thing is that I can only go on the last day, so I am hoping it is not all sold out of all the really good stuff. I mostly want to go to see the Alpacas...yeah right, and all the fiber, spindels and wheels as well.

Also I just ordered a new spindel from www.crowhillhouse.com

It is going to be of the head of a black unicorn, the only thing is it will take six to eight weeks to get it, as she is really busy. Oh well, sometimes you just have to wait for the good things in life.

Here we see my first ever attempt at a log cabin, as done from the Mason*Dixon book. Great book by the way, has lots and lots of nice patterns in it. My Mother has already claim this one for her own, plus a neighbor also hinted that these were her favorite colors...

Thus I am afraid to show it to either my sister or my niece and thier friends...


This is my first shot at double plying, not too bad if you ask me. In fact I saw that same kind of mutant yarn in a shop. They were asking for about $48.00 a skein, and their yarn was done on purpose...lol.


Well here is my Mystery Stole 2. I am still on clue four, and my first ball of yarn is slowly fading, but I think there is still enough to finish it. Been looking at different kinds of joins for it so when the time comes I will be ready for it.

More Time Has Slipped By

Well, once again I have taken my sweet time coming back here to post. So let see what is going on in my little knitting and spinning world.

Well, first off, I went and got Wendy's book, great book, first thing I did, with all her great patterns...was to knit a mouse from it for Tohru. Which is okay, I am now in the middle of knitting a sock pattern from it.

Second, I got the Mason*Dixon Book, another great book. I am knitting the log cabin pattern from that one.

Along with my Icarus Shawl, which I must admit is turning out very well this time. Also my Pin Wheel sweater is doing great as well, along with my various wheel and drop spindel things I am doing.

My favorite project right now is still the Mystery Stole 2. Tomorrow the last clue comes out. Kind of sad...right now I am on row 137 of clue three, one side, so I still have a way to go.

I am going to a fiber fest down south, well the one in Santa Monica, I am so excited. I am hoping to get some silk/wool topping, as I am hoping to make something for the fair next year.

Well, here it is, my latest passion, silk. It is four oz of the most prettiest silk I have ever seen. But then again it is my first order of it, and I am sure one day I will find prettier. But for now, I am in love.

That is the spindle, (a blood wood, and ebony shaft) I am planning to spin it on, haven't decide what I am going to make out of it yet, but I do have a idea or two.

Other than that not much more to say, except I am almost on to clue three on my Mystery Stole 2, and I have decided to frog the Icarus, and start it over, since I found out my yarn over have been all wrong. Too late for the MS2 though, as I am not going to start it over.

The Pin Wheel Sweater is doing fine as well, I am going to have to get a picture of it up here one of these day....

What's Been Going On

Well, so far all that has happened of late is that Tohru, my kitty was rubbing up against a chair where my knitting was. She got scared and took off down the hallway. Bet you can't guess what was stuck to her fur? I all most had a heartattach. As I am now on clue two, row 75, 70 when Tohru got it stuck on her. Luckily nothing bad happen, it stayed on the needles and I did not lose any of my hard work.

Working on row four of my Pin Wheel, and tomorrow I have to go and get a tentus shot. Silly me, on Saturday, I turned to get out of my bedroom really quick, bumped into the door, fell back and put a size eight aluminum knitting needle into my leg three inches. Then my mother asked when was the last time I had a tentus shot, so guess where I am going tomorrow, seems that eighteen years since the last one is too long. But other than that, I am okay, and even went shopping the same day.

Here It Is

Know I haven't posted in a while, kind of been busy. But here it is a picture of my Mystery Stole. It is both part one and some of part two. I know I am kind of behind, but I really had a hard time starting, and had to frog a lot, really a lot.

But now all is well, and I am doing much better. Only thing is I am kind of scare for when it come time to start the other way, but heck I have four more clues to get through before then. I am doing it on size 3, strait needles. For some reason it seems ever so much more easier.

The only other thing is that I have discovered silk, and am now a silk spinning junkie, heaven help me. I really, really like it. Right now I am spinning what was sent to me in a sample. More of the same should be coming on Wed. I am so excited.

And the Pin Wheel sweater is coming along really well as well. The only thing on hold right now is my Icarus Shawl. But I plan to get back to it really soon.

What Is Going On Right Now

I know it has been some time since I posted. What has been happening of late is that I have been spinning, and loving it. I just got past row 34, on my Mystery Stole, which I thought was cursed, as that was the place I would always have to frog everything back to the beginning with.
I have put the Icarus Shawl on hold, and started another project. It is called a Pinwheel Sweater. I t like a giant circle with arms. When I get more of it done I will post a picture of it.

Other than that, not much is going on.

Well, there she is, my first ever spinning wheel. It is a Babe made out of PVC pipe. I am so excited, as I am going to learn how to spin on it tomorrow. I mean I know how to drop spinndle, and just got two really nice new ones from Oregon. (Will put pictures up of them later, as today is my Babe's day.)

I have some Lilac Angora, and some bat roving to choose from to spin on it for the first time, but am not sure which I will do, as I think the Angora needs to be card. Can you tell I am still new to all of this?

I have had it for at least three days, but did not have the time to put it together as I was studying for a huge test so I can teach school. But now that is over with I can get on to more important things in life, like knitting my Mystery Stole, my Icarus Shawl, and spinning.

Mad At Myself

Was working on my Mystery Stole, and I admit it is late at night, and I made a mistake. But in order to fix it I had to take out a row, which for some reason caused a second mistake, which I tried to fix...

Well... everytime I tried to fix it, it just got worst, then I got mad...

Ribbit, Ribbit, I could hear them calling my name. So I plan to start over in the morning as it is 1:16 in the am here in good old Bakersfield, Ca.

But then tomorrow is another day, and clue three is coming out...

I just guess I am getting frustrated, as everyone else seems to be doing so great. But I guess I just have to realize that people make mistakes, and just start over again.

Time to Show It Off

Well, here it is, my first ball of hand spun yarn. I think it is kind of mutant in the way it looks, and it keeps begging me to felt it in a purse or something.

Yet I am very pround of it, and may still knit it into a pair of Voodoo Wrist Warmers.

Other than that, my knitting and spinning has slowed down a little as I have to study for a huge CSet test on Saturday. Well, I really am not slowing down as I knit betwen questions, but don't tell anyone.