Firstly, some crocheting. I can crochet, but I usually don't, so I'm glad to see an example of my yarn used for a purpose rather different from the one I usually put it to. I've seen crocheting done up in handspun yarn, and the effect is very interesting. The colour blending that you get with the combination of stitch and yarn is really unique.
Next, a use I often put my yarn to -- mittens. Can never have too many mittens, I'd say.
Lastly, a contribution by a Torchwood fan and nascent spinner:
It's been a slow and quiet month. I started my weaving class, and it's been interesting. So far, I don't find weaving nearly as rhythmic and relaxing as knitting, but I'm new, so it's bound to feel clumsy and difficult right now. I've been neglecting my bookkeeping, doing no dyeing whatsoever, and playing around with the drum carder from time to time. I now know that I can drum card 8 batts in an hour. Hey, when you're crafting for profit, you need to know these things. I'm just adding it to the pile of Facts of Limited General Application that I have.
Mostly I've been concentrating on the teaching, this month. Three out of four scheduled classes have gone ahead, and I've enjoyed all of them. My Sweaters Without a Pattern class is beginning this Wednesday evening, and I'm looking forward to it -- I love teaching this class. I love taking a group of knitters and empowering them to knit stuff just the way they want it, in exactly the yarn they want. Freedom from the tyranny of the pattern! Not that there isn't a time and a place for a good pattern, but it's not *every* time. The class has four students in it right now so it will definitely go ahead, but there's room for a few more if anyone is interested. A fun time will be had.
6 comments:
Wow, that crochet is gorgeous!
Oh, I love these mittens! I discovered your shop because of finding these on Ravelry. Can you tell me whether or not they were made with some of your 2-ply yarn? They look amazing :)
Yep, they were made with the 2-ply -- isn't that stuff neat looking, all knit up? I don't knit with it nearly enough, because I usually decide that I need to sell a skein more than I need more yarn (yarn, I have!), but I love the colour changes. I actually have the fiber to make another skein of this 6-colour yarn; I should get on spinning that.
Thanks for commenting! I'm glad you like the picture.
Mmm! I just bought two skeins of yarn from you for these gloves, not the 2-ply though. Can you let me know when this is ready???!!! I'd love some!!! :)
Ah, same Rebecca, in two places! I'll give you a heads-up when I get the 2ply spun, send a picture so you can see if you like it.
That would be amazing! Yep, same Rebecca. I promise, I only stalk yarn! I am so obsessed with these mittens. Would be thrilled to knit them up with your 2-ply. The colors come out so beautifully. I may have to take up spinning...
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