Spinning - Firsts

Ahoy thar in blogger land! I'm back for a little. Since the Dainty Bess, I've knitted a simple cream lace scarf for my BF's mom, taught my cousin how to knit (and how to spend $40 in one go at the lys! *grin*) Still working on the PoA HP scarf though. The gauge got real wonky or something, its about 10 inches wide! It looks like it'll be a really comfy scarf if I ever want to venture to the East coast during the winter times.

Anyway, for Christmas, Sam got me a spinning kit! *excited* I finally broke down and tried it out when everyone was out of the house. The yarn looks so .... horrible! hahaha. But I still like it in all its lumpy-ness. I'm spinning a brown Jacob roving right now, almost done. I managed to get two bobbin-fuls and I'll probably get one more. I didnt ply my first bobbin, but I did my second. It feels so much nicer than singles!

Pictures to come soon! I've been super lazy with the camera, and I think my mom would look at me funny taking crazy pictures of "just yarn." She already did raise an eyebrow when I left my twist setting bucket in the sink.

Knitting (and now Spinning!) New Years Resolutions:
1. Learn how to dye (kool aid and cake dyes at least!)
2. Make a large FO (sweater, pullover, cardigan)
3. Make more socks!
4. Knit in moderation around midterm and finals time.

I think that list will do for now. Happy knitting to all in 2006!

"Blocking Lace is Magic"

I dont know where I read the phrase "Blocking lace is magic" but oh my, it is!

Look!



I'm so happy with it! This is Dainty Bess from the Elizabeth I scarves patterns available at Knitpicks using Knitpicks Essential yarn in Grass. (yeah, I know, sock yarn for shawl? wtfux, but it was the only color I took fancy upon) I used a size 5 circular needle. The finished pieces measured 56 inches long and 7 1/4 inches wide. Unblocked it was about 46 inches.

Anyway, I'm happy! time to start working on all those other projects :D

Dainty Bess nearing completion!

One more repeat, then edging, then cast off.

Then its time for some magic! Blocking!

I hope it all goes well.

Went to the yarn shop today, but didn't pick up anything. Of course, about two hours after I've left the shop I realize I wanna make a bunch of things! I really need to write this stuff down.

Dainty Bess in action!

I realize I've neglected this blog for a while. Sorry! I've been busy with finals and more finals. During my off moments, I pick up knitting Dainty Bess. I'm so-so with how its turning out so far. I nickname it "Frumply Mess" because that's what it looks like to me.



Here's a close up of the lace pattern. You can't see it at all unless you stretch it out a bit.



Well, that's the update I have for now. Gota get back to studying >_<