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Cherry Blossoms in Portland

 

Footpath Patterns

 

Light Fragrence

 

Detail of Pink Maple

 

Pink

 

Chinese Garden Window

 

Spinning Thus Far

I never had much interest in spinning yarn. Then came my friend Elizabeth. She had this idea that we should try drop spindle spinning on our knitting retreat. Of course, Elizabeth is FULL of ideas, but some reason, I decided to indulge this one a bit. I bought some roving and a drop spindle. Come to find out, I was really the only one willing to pull away from knitting that weekend to give it a try---including Elizabeth!!!

So, here I am. I've now purchased a Niddy Noddy, spools, roving, etc. This image documents the crap yarn that I have thus far produced. I was thinking of plying these two together, but now I'm thinking I won't I like the one on the left just the way it is.

So, I doubt I'll ever become a spinner, but it has become a little mini diversion when my eyesight is suffering from the knit. 

Good Morning, Sunday

 

Isaac in his Patterned Sweater

Okay, so he's a month old and this big already. How long do you think he'll be able to wear this?? That's okay, there's bigger ones on the way. 

Baby Cables

I started working on a baby sweater in the new book, by Fiona Ellis, Inspiring Cable Knits.
For some reason, I just couldn't figure out the center cables from the graph and just gave into designing my own, which are very similar.

I've bought so much of this Baby Cashmere from Elann and am just crazy about it. Thing is, I think I'm going to have to make more sweaters for myself given the hand washing needed for the garments, that is if I want Isaac to ever get a chance to wear these sweaters!

Interlocking Balloons

I'm finally putting that lovely pink royal alpaca to use. Although I did some major frogging last weekend, I'm on the right track now and really loving it. Just to touch this fiber is heaven! 

Self Stripe Baby Sweater

This sweater is almost done. I've designed it as I've gone along. True to my nature, the neckline is to high for a baby and so I've got to machine sew it bigger, trim and re-crochet the edge. Ah, it's all in a day's work...

I've never actually made a pair of socks from this self patterning sock yarn. It's a little flashy for me, I think. Well, maybe not but I really enjoy making wee sweaters from it, and scarves too. 

Knitting by the Sea

So, I guess I'm more into posting pictures right now than writing, but we had a great time last weekend. The five of us from our group travelled to the shore (first time Oregon shore for two of us) and had a blast. Lovely house. Lovely company. Tried to get some drop spindle spinning in, but that didn't really happen. In the two days we had, we were more interested in eating and knitting, I think. 

I Just still love Oregon

 

Gaby and Nana Knitting in the Rays

 

Can You Believe this View!

The sun is starting to set on the ocean as we sit on the wrap around porch of our knit retreat house in Lincoln City, OR. 

Carly Takes a Picture

 

Socks and Laughter

Here's the lovely Nana having a great time knitting socks and chatting at breakfast. 

Green Capelet Done

So, I don't love the picture, but after my near disaster when visiting Boston, I'm so glad it's done. Actually, I wore it over my short trench that day to work and then put it on in the office. Versatile! 

First Sweater For Isaac

Just finished this this cashermino cardigan for Isaac today and although it's big even for a big newborn, I'm sure he'll grow into it. I got to use to some antique buttons as well. Big fun! 

Spring Indoors and a Little Outdoors

 

Nesting Yarn

These yarns were dyed by the same person and not even meant to go together. Nice, though, huh? 

Finished Olympic Sweater

This was taken just minutes after sewing together.
The neckline came out in an unexpected way. Hmmmm. Not too pleased. Although it's comfortable, I think it makes me look "portly", well, and I'm tired.... 

Back in the Blogisphere

Another patterns from nature post. Just wanted to check in and actually write something to get myself started up again. Spring is coming to Portland and I'm enjoying the unfolding here for the first time, as I moved in High Spring last year.

Knitting is at a very slow, nearly non-existant pace, but I hope to ramp that up for mental health reasons, if nothing else. Hello again, folks!