knitting, spinning and broken bones
At last I have cast off the February Ladies Sweater, whew - it's blocking and I am praying - that it will dry my size, if by magic. If it does not fit accross my bust like I hope I plan to add this modification, an added button band - clever - but here's hoping it does not come to that. Thank you all for your generous input about my buttons - I am going wood for this sweater but I might try to tailor my next sweater project to work with those metal ones if I can - since I do love the intricate detail. Yes, I did say "next" sweater. This is only my second official sweater - the FLS has been such a fun knit, I want more - I am planning to have another cheap romp with a sweater soon - sorry socks.
This week I have been spinning a little bit here and there - here is my first semi-useable two ply...maybe a coaster? :)
Flawful Fibers Shetland Magoo
I'm fighting with my wheel to get the two ply to spin onto the bobbin - I said the "f" work several times - not the typical vision of a milkmaid spinning, but ah well. I have been spinning up pencil roving at the suggestion of my own spinning fairy godmother at Bockstark Knits, what a difference that makes - so little drafting to be done to get skinny and presentable singles, at least I hope - we'll see come ply-day.
I'm really hoping the wheel class at the Wisconsin Sheep and Wool will be the "ah-ha" moment for me. fingers crossed. If you happen to get to the S & W (Sept 5-7), chocolatesheep is planning an after-party - no doubt a far cry from the after parties of college - far more fun and I won't spend $5 for a cup I won't use. However, I am still happy to be a desinated driver if anyone is interested...
Lastly, my eldest broke her arm this week - dangerously close to a growth plate, - sheesh, I've seen about enough of the hospital lately:) She may have to have surgery if things shift - here's hoping faith is on our side again. She is being a rock star about the discomfort and has been somewhat humble about the gifts she has garnered...I think she is seeing the silver lining of breaking a bone, em.
posted by peaknits @ 5:47 PM
19 Comments:
Oh no, hope she has a speedy recovery! And you are turning into quite the spinner, aren't you!
The spinning looks good to me. Can't wait to see what your next sweater will be. I think I want to try the Tangled Yoke Cardigan.
yikes! kids and broken bones doesn't sound like a fun mixture. i've yet to hit that milestone.
your spinning, especially that firey orange and red one, is just enviable. i can't see myself ever spinning... it'd take too much time from my knitting, i think!
that button band idea is clever. i really do love the FLS, but i worry that it would look silly on a busty gal like me... seems to me that the garter stitch yoke hits everyone mid-bust, some place i don't need emphasis... i can't wait to see yours!!
Yuck! I hope that you and your daughter are doing okay and that she heals quickly!
Your spinning looks amazing! I so want to to try but it's probably not going to happen since I haven't even managed to pick up my knitting needles in months :).
I can't wait to see your sweater! The wood buttons were my favorite choice :)
Sorry to hear about the broken arm! I hope everything heals quickly.
Your spinning is looking great. It's understandable to want to be perfect from the get-go, but really, nobody is. :)
I hope your daughter's arm heals well. My twin sister broke her arm when we were 10, and she had a grand time bopping me on the head with her cast.
Looks like you're picking up the spinning very quickly! I do plan to hit WI S&W this year, but I'm not sure on a day yet.
** sending healing vibes northwards **
Yowza! Your pencil roving came out beautifully! I suppose I should draft a little more!
Hope your daughter's arm heals quickly!
HA HA HA! I totally got this image in my head of a blond braided girl with one of those white milkmaid hats, sitting at a spinning wheel swearing up a storm. Too freaking funny.
I hope your daughter gets well soon - broken bones are never fun!
Poor sweety:( I really do hope she heals soon and that things will re-align themselves correctly so surgery is not required:(
Hey you are spinning - WooHoo!
Ouch! I hope your daughter recovers quicky (kids always do!). And your spinning is coming along very nicely!
Hope she has a quick recovery!!
Can't wait to see the February Lady Sweater!! Its an addicting knit isn't it!! The spinning is looking good!!
Poor baby! I hope she's better soon. I love the colors you're using and am impressed with your skill.
Can't wait to see some photos of the finished Lady Sweater! Hope your daughter heals quickly.
Boo hoo on the broken bone, but on the up side those singles look great!
Oh, thank heavens she missed the growth plate- that can be nasty. Here's wishing her a speedy recovery!
Your spinning is loverly, and I can't wait to see the FLS! I am reknitting a sweater that was too tight at the bust. Dang bust! I even had gauge! :(
Quick recovery to E and as less hospital as possible!
Aw, your poor daughter! That sounds like no fun (except for the extra attention and presents :) ). Your spinning is looking amazing and all that hard work and frustration will pay off!
It's a good thing she avoided that growth plate.
Your spinning is looking fantastic!! Mine is still coming along - now I have the problem of being toooo skinny.
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