Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Over A Week Without A Post?!

Oh my goodness!  I have been remiss in keeping my little blog updated!

We have had The Sick at our house for the last three weeks . Upper respiratory nastiness at it's worst . I am coming out from the fog , the children are slowly getting better and hubby and daughter have escaped thus far!

I've been doing a lot of knitting . I have quite a few ideas percolating too.

 My latest accomplishment is a cowl for which I made my own pattern! I never dreamed I would be able to do so ; it's a good feeling!  I am working on a pair of matching arm warmers . The set will be great for those chilly days that don't quite need a coat. I did an afterthought  thumb on the arm warmer(s). I have one finished as far as the thumb . It knit up very quickly.

I sold another little hat! It's going to be hard to build an inventory this way!  I don't mind having such a problem, however.

I'm doing a little drop spindling again. It felt a bit awkward after being away from it for so long, but it came back pretty fast.  This braid is a variegation of pinks and plums . I'm eager to see how it all spins and plies . I have to finish spinning a green batt and I haven't even started on my alpaca roving . So much to do, so little time !

And then there is Pinterest....oh, my. Such an addicting site . I have found some great knitting patterns, make it yourself laundry and dishwasher detergent recipes. I foresee making all my own washing supplies from now on. So much cheaper and less toxic than commercial products .

It's actually a lot of fun "stash busting" this year. One of my goals is to use my entire stash and make all the projects for which I have yarn purchased and tucked away. Big goal!

I think I will get back to working on that goal....

Happy Knitting!

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