I love lists. There’s something very satisfying about creating a list and then crossing items off that list. Tonight, I’m in a list making sort of mood.
1. I signed up for an all day class at Yarnover on April 30. I’ll be taking a class from Meg Swansen & Amy Detjen. I cannot wait, I am crazy super excited about this.Â
2. I burned my middle finger today. Dumb. Really really dumb. I was making candied pecans and I tested the melted sugar with that finger. I know better. It makes typing very interesting since it’s on the pad of my finger.Â
3. I received my Three Irish Girls Stash Menagerie yarn club today. It’s Springvale Bulky in Katharine Hepburn. The girls both want a sweater out of it. Hmmm… I don’t think 98 yds of bulky will get me a sweater for either child. Sorry girls, this one might be for Momma.Â
4. I’ve been thinking a lot about weaving lately. Maybe I’m nuts, I need another project like I need a hole in my head. However, I’m still considering a little Cricket loom to start with. Does anyone have any experience with this? Do you know where I could pick up a gently used one?Â
5. I’m still working on the craziness that is the Helix scarf. A garter stitch scarf with short rows out of laceweight and size 1 needles = seriously crazy. I still love this kind of crazy!Â
6. I should have a new sweater by next weekend…. or definitely by Yarnover.
6 comments
Comment by Bill on April 3, 2011 at 12:16 pm
I have a Cricket Loom that I would sell reasonably. Make me an offer. It’s in like new condition.
Bill
Comment by Barb on April 3, 2011 at 2:17 pm
Weaving is fun!!! But if you don’t have a helper to warp the loom, I wouldn’t even consider it!
Comment by jean on April 3, 2011 at 4:55 pm
i’ve been reading your up north knitting–love it. i have 25 pairs of knitted socks i wear all the time. a lady asked me to knit her a pair–red heart sock yarn–which i bought. i have no idea what to charge her. any figures. i don’t want to overcharge. if you could give me some price range i would appreciate it. keep up the great blog!! thanks. jean
Comment by Sharon on April 4, 2011 at 3:28 pm
When you are at Yarnover, stop by my table in the vendor area. I’m selling my handspun, called Knitting My Way Home. I love your blog and would like to meet you!
Sharon
Comment by Lisa on April 6, 2011 at 12:15 pm
Finger = OUCH
As for the weaving…no clues. I’m still trying to master the drop spindle. And the crochet bug bit me hard. The gang has “convinced” me that I need to make the Realta Afghan….what have I gotten myself into?
I love the name of the yarn and I know I can’t wait to see it…..sorry kiddos, this one sounds like mom has plans….
Comment by knittymuggins on April 27, 2011 at 3:17 pm
I am *such* a list maker too! Too funny – I have been thinking about that Cricket loom a lot too. I have so many sock yarns and it seems like a great way to use them up. But, no idea what they’re like.
The class sounds so exciting! Can’t wait to hear all the details