I had a lovely day today. I went to the spinning and weaving guild's open house in the morning. I didn't get to speak to people who helped me learn last time I was there, I have a weird thing against interrupting two people in a discussion. But, I did buy this:
100 grams of lamb's wool. And I bought A LOT of other fibers too, but I'm most excited about the lamb. Last week I checked out the Beginner's Guide to Feltmaking by Shirley Ascher & Jane Bateman from the library and one of the projects in the book is a simple little 2D(ish) sheep, and the lamb's wool looks perfect for the project, not to mention an amusing choice. I'm a fan of the sheep.
In the afternoon Jessamy and I took a walk along The Water of Leith, which is actually not that far from where I live, but I hadn't made it over in that direction until today.
ummm, I thought I was in Scotland.
It was a lovely day for a walk, so lovely in fact that I actually took my coat off at one point (gasp). I guess it really is spring. Horrah!
Of course this means that I really should finish Jessamy's gloves, because it's going to be summer before I know it and J would probably feel a bit silly if, after all my hard work, I make her wear the gloves out into the outside world during the hot(ish) summer months.
So ... I'm giving myself a deadline of Friday to finish them.
I think I can do it. Probably. Maybe.
Anyone else have any self-imposed knitting deadlines coming up?
Those gloves look amazing. Deadlines are good, I think, they definitely help me get things done.
ReplyDeleteI have no knitting plans for the near future but expecting an hour tomorrow away from home, so I'm going to start some mittens for next fall - maybe a bunch to sell in a local boutique... I will just have to see what yarns I have and what I can make with them.
Thanks Tamdoll.
ReplyDeleteI've just learned how wonderful mittens are... Have you thought about making glittens or convertable mittens. They are a bit more effort, but very handy.