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Moonlight Serenade....


Soaking.....


Drying....

The yarn looks fuzzy in the picture - but - in reality, it isn't fuzzy at all. It is shiny and soft. I'm pleased.

I used the leftover yarn on the bobbin to practice navajo plying. Still not crazy about it, but, the skill is improving.

No Saturday knitting this morning since we lost power at 8:00. It came back on at 9:45...and I could have gone...but decided to blog and spin instead.

A Disappointed Mama....


After spinning non-stop ALL day, I have a disappointing 376 yards....after it is washed and dry, I will figure wpi. My problem - I divided the roving in half but still have lots left on one bobbin.



What to knit with it......sigh.....

Splitting Hairs....


In my quest to spin a fine(r) yarn, I decided to pluck a hair from my head, Jackie's head and Helen's head and use them as a control for the new fiber I am spinning.

The yarn sample started to unspin before I could tape it to the paper, but, if you compare the middle section, I am darn close.




Here it is on the bobbin. The fiber is superwash merino/tencel from Susan's Spinning Bunny. Originally purchased to spin sock yarn, I think the drape and sheen is more conducive to a scarf or shawlette. I only purchased 4 oz. but hope to get at least 500 yards.

Happy Birthday, Gemini.........


Yarn: Schaefer "Anne"
Pattern: "Knitting Vintage Socks" by Nancy Bush - Gentleman's Sock

Gregg has overcome his sock color phobia and I am free to knit whatever I like. That tickles me to no end. These are for his birthday on June 15.

The Graduate....
Mother and daughter....

Joanie and Gregg.......

Ashlee proudly displaying her diploma.....

Ashlee and Wendy....

Joanie and Ashlee....

The Girls.....

Dinner festivities....

Graduation cake....

Derailed.....


I have so many things I should be doing today......but instead.....bright and early....I decided to ply....I am crazy about this yarn and it is still wet! When I spoke with Bob, he asked what was on my agenda today. I replied, "I should be cleaning the living room and dining room....but I think I am going to ply my yarn." He laughed.

I now have ~720 yards of yarn with more fiber to spin. There is such a difference knitting with handspsun. I am so tempted to set ALL my projects aside and start Joan's shawl. No wait - already have one started. Never. Mind.

A Change of Plans..........
Instead of this shawl.....

I think Joanie will like this one more.

Love 'n Lace......


Joan has requested a white, triangular shawl, which makes me very happy. I purchased the "Wing 'o the Moth" pattern (http://knitspot.com/) a while ago....and have some beautiful Louet 12/2 silk yarn in my stash. So far, it is a fun knit and the pattern is fairly easy to memorize.

I am still working on Joan's sweater coat....Gregg's socks....the baby blanket....and spinning....and babysitting Dori this weekend. We have put all 4 girls together....and Cat as well....so far so good.

The Finish Line.....My goal was to finish the scarf by Jackie's next Yarn Tasting Party, scheduled for 5/24.

Louet "Kidlin" is a wonderful yarn with terrific stitch definition....however....my pre-blocking measurement was 11" X 46.5". After blocking, the scarf is a disappointing 15" X 54." The pattern, as written, states 17" X 66". Granted, I did go down in needle size...recommended is size 7...I used 5's....and have a little yarn left over but it would never have been enough using larger needles. It did soften beautifully after a good soaking....and will probably soften with wear due to the linen content....If I were to knit a shawl with this yarn, I would order plenty of extra to make sure I could knit the shawl to the size I want. Most knitters count on lace blocking by an additional one-third. This does not appear to happen with Louet Kidlin.