At least not today. I started my Tour de Fleece challenge last night by weighing out 6 oz. of Romney roving from my big three pound bag. I plan to spin sock-weight yarn, which I’ll later dye and knit up. Is Romney good for this? Anyone? It’s what I have enough of on hand, so I’m hoping! I had wanted to spin today, but Neal and I spent the entire day cleaning, trying to get the rest of my stuff put up, and I’m just too tired right now. Tomorrow, though. I’ve got great hopes for tomorrow.
How about a start-of-the-month update?
I started knitting my first Think Pink scarf last week. I decided to put off the second Jaywalker (I know, I know) in order to knit my first full Summer of Socks socks: Alison’s Ankle Socks out of Army Green Cascade Fixation. My Wardrobe Refashion has been lame. I haven’t bought anything new to wear since the first of June, but I also haven’t worked on any of the projects I’d thought about. Let’s hope I get refashion-inspired in July. This month’s challenge is to make a recycled bag, which is right up my alley. I’ve been sketching bag ideas for my KSKS pal–have you seen what some of the kitters have made? FABU! AND. I made some stitch markers this week for her, too. I’m Fit and I Knit has changed for me. Instead of boxing (I miss my coach and boxing partner!), I’m going to try to kayak each week…finally made it out this week on a rain-less afternoon! I’ve been adding some running to my daily walk with the dogs, too. Bitchin’ Mittens is all in my head still…I haven’t had an idea good enough to sketch out yet, but I will. Project Spectrum, as Scout will have you know, has been through R-O-Y-G-B and now it’s V. Since my KSKS pal LURVS purple, I’ll be a PS fairy this month! AND. I’ve decided on the project I’ll make for my One Skein Secret Pal: Twitterpated, which I loved when Carole made hers.
AND.
Lisa from Knitting By the Sea was my PS Postcard Swap pal. Get a load of these goodies. There was chocolate, too. Was. And a beautiful card that I’ve already written to a good friend, lovely fabric, adorable gift cards, ribbon, seed beads, ginger mints, and a cool gel pen and little notebook.
That’s all I have tonight. Oh. Except this. Happy Birthday, Noelle! Mwuah!
Let me know how those ankle socks knit up, Okay? I have some fixation from MY blue swap pal Mo is Oregon. I dont know if I could make gauge with the fixation. Cannot wait to see yours
From my experience, romney isn’t the best for socks. It usually is a little heavy and is better suited to things like rugs and sturdy outer garments. An excellent resource for different kinds of wool is In Sheep’s Clothing: A Handspinner’s Guide to Wool, by Nola Fournier and Jane Fournier. Good Luck with your spinning.
I knew you were out having a life. :p
*hugs*
Ummm, did I hear a rumor? About maybe… a visit???
Do tell!!
FYI – our SnB is meeting in Windsor tomorrow, at Creative Fibers. You’re welcome to join us!