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!