coffee near tragedy

That's right -- husband spilled on very first handspun/handknit project last night. Not sure any long-lasting damage done, but he was not happy last night. I growled. If only I could spin today...
M

No idle spindle

What a relief -- and it's all the alpaca breeder's fault. There it was, alpaca roving, ready to spin. And yes, I just so happened to have my very basic stone spindle I made with a dowel and an aventurine. I was supposed to be knitting, but no, I was at my new stall at the Port Adelaide Market and wheeeeeeeeeee, it just couldn't stay in its bag. And damned fine roving it is.

So I feel better having spun something this weekend. Alas, it was but a tease, as I am back at work knitting something, but for that brief, pleasant hour on Sunday, I was happy spinning yarn. And yes, it is very feral yarn indeed. :-)

The Idle Spindle

While I'm working, I can see my box of spinning stuff -- no action with that for 2 weeks. It's a bummer. My reward for meeting deadlines this week is spinning on the weekend. Now to keep that promise.

monkey buddy howdy

Dear Monkey Buds: here's to hoping for a great swap. I've got yarn, pattern and needles ready to go! And thank you to my secret buddy for emailing me -- nice to meet you!

Mel

Preying Manitis?

Digression from knitting! The photo at the banner on this blog was taken out front of my house. I actually TRIPPED over the poor thing and got bitten for my error. I have never seen one even close to where I live!

My spindles lay idle whilst I work, which is making me sad! Spinning reserved for this Monday, my official day off.

Happy spinning and knitting!

Monkey Sock Swap 4 Questionairre

Monkey Sock Swap Questionnaire

The Measurements

Shoe size: 7 US

Foot length in inches: 9.5

Circumference: 7

Yarn Preferences

What are your favorite colors? Purples, Greens (avocadoish), and Ocean Blues

What color clashes with your wardrobe? Yellow

Do you prefer solids or variegated yarns? Variegateds

What are your favorite brand sock yarns? Cherry Tree Hill, Interlacements, & Hill Country

Is there a new sock yarn you really would like to try? Anything from my faves

Cookie A. Patterns

List the patterns you do not have but would like to receive: Gothic Spire or Flicker. Apologies to sock buddy -- I just got a gift of a coupla patterns, one of which was the one I originally put here yesterday!

Allergies

Do you have any allergies that your pal needs to know about? (animals, fiber, sensitivity to smoke etc.) No.

Will you knitting be exposed to animals? Yes, a dog.

Will you knitting be exposed to cigarette smoke? NO!

Shipping

What country do you live in? Australia

Are you willing to ship outside your country? Yes.

Swapping Blog

Welcome to my swapping blog and things spindly! Stay tuned for adventures in very feral handspinning and knitting that results.