FO: Spinning

Learning to spin is still top in my bucket list. There is a lot to learn in my hand spinning future (as with knitting). But, I mark every skein of hand spun a victory rather than a setback. I guess these skeins are like children to me --not perfect but loved unconditionally.

Natural 100% Blue Faced Leicester from Fiber Charmer, a local dyer. I forgot to count the yardage but it ended up an Aran weight and is destiny is a hat.

Merino 21.5 microns from a dyer that is no longer in business. Thin a tick but for the most part 372 yards of worsted weight super bright yarn.

Have a great weekend!

WIP: Julieta

I'm almost convinced that one can't go wrong with a cardigan designed by the amazing Cecily Glowik MacDonald. Add Quince & Co. yarns to the mix and I willing to bet on that.

I am enjoying knitting this cardigan! Is a special project as both, the pattern and yarn, were a gift from my husband. An out of the blue / no special occasion gift-- no less.

If you haven't try Quince and Co. Lark yet...please go ahead and place an order today. You will not regret it. If for some strange reason you don't like it, I will buy it back from you. Disclaimer- as long as is not afghan quantity :-)

To continue with the "blue" theme, how about a portrait of a hungry toddler waiting for her lunch? She is a sweetheart when her stomach is full. She is my sunshine. To the moon and back!

Hope all of you are having a wonderful week!

Comeback

Anyone out there? Probably not as I have done a lousy job keeping this blog current.

I have an excuse. September was a heck of a month: (1) I injured my back to the point that I could barely move. Although X-rays showed nothing in my bones, I am still in pain. I was referred to physical therapy; I'm keeping my fingers crossed for a rather speedy recovery! My heart is also aching as tennis cannot be part of my routine for now. I don't remember missing a season since I started competing in 2008. I miss spending long hours exercising, chatting and drinking beers with my dear friends and partners in crime.  To add to the frustrations: (2) the past month was brutal at work not only because September is always the busiest time but because we were short on help. Two people doing what five should do doesn't sound right. We managed; is October now, right?

Knitting continued to be a mood saver. I can report that both my Gemini and Checkerboard Scarf are done. I just have to weave in ends and block.

There are a few stash enhancements and projects to share...but this post is getting long and therefore, the pity session must end. All I want to do now is....I guess this is the new "pajama party" for many!

Credits: "Keep Calm Knit" print by xovica

Etsy listing here