Two birds and all that...

Knitting AND spinning update, all in one go:

(Ravelry link)

This yarn was what I was spinning during the first half of labor last summer, and so ended up having a fair bit of sentimental value.  I had THE HARDEST time figuring out what I wanted to do with it.  Knit it? Pet it? Stick it in some sort of 'time capsule'?

In the end I decided I wanted it to be something that would see a lot of use and be an everyday reminder of a special time.  Then I had to pick a pattern, which ended up being tougher than I expected.  I think I've started about 6 different projects with this handspun, looking for just the right thing, and I think this is finally IT. 

Interestingly enough, it just really wanted to be a simple (and I am ALL about the simple these days) woven stitch scarf which will allow the fractally-spun color changes to shine through.  Even though these are not my typical wardrobe colors, I think this will be both practical and cheery enough to get a lot of use during the long, cold, Boston winters. 

Comments

[Laurie]

Nice to have something like that to wrap around your neck for physical and emotional warmth.

And the wine helps, too.

[Manise]

Great spinning! Love the springy colors! There will be cool evenings still to throw that around your neck for comfort and warmth.

[Chris]

Great project for the yarn! Hmm, is there booze in EVERY picture you take these days? ;)