Shawl and stuff

Here is my new shawl. It is triangle shape and crocheted with some lovely wool my dear friend Heather sent me ages ago. I started spinning it as soon as I got the wool out of the box. That's before I had a spinning wheel. I began this shawl as soon as I took the yarn off the spindle. That part of the shawl - which you can't see here - is heavier weight. Then I got my Ashford spinning wheel and spun the rest of this wool into a must finer single (the yarn is not plyed). Yes it changes color from deep blues and rich greens to lighter violets. It is lovely wool and a beautiful color. Thank you Heather!

And I made a baby hat using my Ashford Knitter's Loom. Does anyone need a winter baby hat for a wee girl?


And this is the tunic that goes well with the hat (same warp, different weft). It is open on the sides and closes with ties that are woven into the fabric. 80% wool AND machine washable in Warm water. Again if you're looking for a gift for a winter baby girl - tell me!

And here are the mutts -enjoying the good life on my bed. In fact as I write they are in almost the same position now...

Smiles,

Susanne

Where have I been?

Where have I been? Actually I haven't left town at all. First I had a visitor then I had the flu. Before the flu "struck me down" I manged to finish knitting my mittens - you can find an earlier blog where I wrote about the wool.

And while I was down witht the flue I started knitting a hat - you'll see that when it is done... but let me say here that the "pattern" I was following ... well, it was more complicated than my skill level. So don't expect too much.

Remember the pictures of my grandgirls spinning? Well below on the left is some of the wool they carded - I spun it. The white is rather thin and I will be carding (and washing and carding) and spinning much more just like it. It is thin so it can be woven. This is my sample. I plan on making a waffle weave blanket. The tan on the right is one of my favorites: more Coburger Fox Sheep. This one is incredibly soft and nicely lofty. It will be warm and cuddly.

And below is more of the tri-color wool my daughter ordered (skein 4 and 5) for a sweater she is knitting. This is Corriedale wool from New Zealand (Ashford) in their Pansy (pink), Lilac and Magenta. When the sweater is done I'll have to get a picture of it too.

Smiles,
Susanne