Off to NHSW

Last night I really got going on Marisa's wedding stole. I hope I have enough yarn and she likes the pattern. I still haven't decided what sock yarn to use for my next sock project.....hmmmm. It's always so difficult to decide.

Well....I finally decided to go to the fair. I rationalized over and over.....I don't need fiber...I don't need fiber....I don't need fiber....I don't need fiber. Then I thought ( thanks to Judy) that one can go to a fiber festival and enjoy the ambiance and the creativity. So I'm going after all. Wish me luck resisting the charms of stash enhancement.

Found a great link to knitted art......

Plant Identification and TGIF

Can you identify this plant? I can't remember this plant's name. The flowers are so lovely and delicate. I'll have to check the web for plants sites to help me.

TGIF!!! What a long week, but I've had good news!!! I won't have to teach Monday and Wednesday nights for the next semester!!!! I can knit, knit and spin....yippeeeeee...

I sewed in all the ends of the Rowan t-shirt. And I have been working on a mystery project :)
I need to start a new pair of socks...hmmmmm what yarn will I use. I also need to consider what I will make with my newly dyed silk.

Drum Roll for the Tee...and the DYE MASTER STOVE

The Silk and Cotton Tee is finished. I really like the style, and it fits!!!! It's very soft and comfy as well.

I should report on last night's Knit In At RI Handspun. I happily began to sew up the tee pictured above. Sue was knitting a pair of Opal socks in red, white and dots of blue. Barbara worked on a pair of multicolored socks. She also showed us her booty from MSW....a beautiful skein of boucle yarn and some cotton and rayon for a lovely poncho. Paula, alias Queen of Aran, brought her finished aran that is absolutely drop dead stunning! Judy called in to report she's back from MSW. We can't wait to hear about her fiber fun.

Spring Blush is my first dye experience with silk yarn. You probably can't see the subtle lavender and green in this pic but it's lovely.

Dye or Bust....Monday I had the whole day to myself and I was determined to dye. As you can see I equipped my kitchen with a dye master stove. Hope the glare doesn't blind you!!! Opps...that's garlic in the upper left top of the stove :)

More Projects from the Gang!

They're finished!!! Yep....last night I kitchenered the toes...oops I've been forgetting my pledge to avoid that technique.....guess it's coming more easily these days :)) Now I've got the enviable and well- earned task of choosing another sock project. Hmmmmmm....got to check my stash for goodies....

Marisa is a bona fide fiber addict, folks! Why......she has just experienced the joy of knitting this hat with Noro Silk Garden and wants to make a sweater with it:))))) Love the colorway, Marisa!

Here's Marisa's newest summer creation ......a super lightweight cotton t-shirt. I love this color whcih matches the tree buds this spring on the tree that is on our front lawn. I, too, amd working on the famed Rowan t-shirt and hope to post it soon.


Happy belated Mom's Day to all of you!!! I had a good weekend myself.

This is Marisa's sweater knitted by John which is moving along nicely. I can't wait to see it next Sunday, John. Perhaps you will be working on the front by then.

Of the Cat, Sue's Yarn and Knitting Progress

Ruth is doing well after her trip to the vet. She had her teeth cleaned.

I can't wait to start a project with Sue's handed dyed kid mohair and silk yarn!!! It is so wonderful and frightening to have so many ongoing projects and many you wish to start. Why can't I have three sets of hands...it's not fair :(

Opal socks are close to the finish line. Notice the identical twin is coming along nicely :) I told you I could do it!!! I also started the first sleeve for the Rowan t-shirt. Pics will come soon.

The Man and His Socks

Ralph finally received his new socks. and they fit!!! Glad they are finished so I can finish two more projects: Opal socks...I'm on the second and ready to turn the heel and my Rowan T-shirt which only needs two tiny sleeves. I CAN DO IT!!!!

Yesterday Sue and I had a great day. We started with cups of DD coffee and then headed out to PASA for our spring foray. Of course...we bought stuff....most of which is in my trunk so I have not taken any photos of the stash enhancement ( I'd better get that stuff out of the trunk this morning ...LOL.).

The rayons were rather nice .....maybe I'll make another summer shell. I even bought some glitsy stuff for a shawl!!! What fun to visit that place. Next we headed to a Chinese restaurant for their buffet...what a day!! Today I'm off to work :(

Fish and Fish

Fresh fish...trout to be exact. Not only is John a fine knitter, but he can fish and cook as well. This is his catch. Guess you know what M and J had for supper....

Pansies and the Knit In

More pansies for us to enjoy as well as black Violas!!! I had to show this pic after last night's visit to Sue's Knit In. I told them all about the Violas. We had a great time as usual although we missed seeing some of the regulars. Helane worked on a her second Opal sock. Patty is working on a mysterious project that she began with a garter stitch base. Sue started a sock with her new line of Prisma Opal. Marie continued with her crocheted wedding gift. Paula, queen of aran is finishing a gorgeous hearts of oak sweater that is to die for. I worked on Paula's Kilmainham Scarf.

Photoshop Experiments

Here is a picture I took of my pansies yesterday. I love spring flowers!

And He can Knit Fingering Weight Socks

It continually amazes me that John has only been knitting since the Fall ! This is his first attempt at knitting socks with fine yarn and tiny needles. He's making feel guilty about not finishing my two pairs of socks. I can plead your forgiveness since I am finishing up a cotton and silk t-shirt.

Who is the Cat with the Yarn?

Here's our second male model sporting some hand dyed sock yarn Marisa purchased at Tolland on Saturday. Lucky girl!!! I couldn't go :(.

Who is This Male Fashion Model?

Marisa's Couture Collection includes this Sumburgh Hooded Pullover from Jamieson's Shetland Knitting Book. What a lucky guy he is!!! Marisa, you finished this beautifully knitted sweater in record time. As I understand it....John wore this to work this morning.

Here Comes the Bride

The Bride Enters....
Yesterday I attended the wedding at PC's chapel and who do I see and hear but Jonne G playing his violin for the wedding ceremony along with some other very able musicians!!! What a treat for me .