This weekend has been about resting my hands and spinning. The root canal I had done went really well. I hardly felt a thing and I’ve never been so thankful. If I could use this dentist for all my dental work, I would, but he only does root canals and I only plan on having one. I was still a little tender, but nothing like how I was prior to my appointment. I’m so glad that I didn’t wait to get this done.
The Cranberry Spray is a Merino/Silk blend that I spun up. This will be on its way to Wendy M. as soon as I can think of some other goodies to accompany it. I wouldn’t want the yarn to get too lonely.
The Poiple Stuff has been plying into a really pretty yarn. I’m not sure if I’ll use it for a shawl though, which is too bad since I already ordered the Waves Shoulder Shawl. Thanks again to Jeanne for suggesting that pattern. I do have some other handspun that I might use for that pattern. I just have to dig it out and see how many yards I have and spin some more of it up. All of which will happen after the Poiple Stuff is off the bobbins.
I think the Poiple Stuff is a little too soft for socks, but the marled effect is reminiscent of Trekking at this stage. Sometimes a yarn just needs to sit for awhile in my stash and is there only to be taken out for occassional pettings and fondlings, until one day the perfect use for it dawns. This might be that type of yarn.
I’ve been reading a really sweet book by Debbie Macomber called A Good Yarn. It’s the second book in a series and I haven’t read the first book, but so far that hasn’t been too much of a problem. It’s a lovely uncomplicated read that’s perfect for my current state of mind. One of these days I’ll get the first book, The Shop On Blossom Street. The characters aren’t very complicated and neither is the story, so it’s a very relaxing way to spend a few mintues before heading off to neverland.
I’ve also been browsing through Mason-Dixon Knitting and I particularly like the afghan from Woolly Pursuits called the Curve of Pursuit that is on page 67. I’m not sure if I’d ever make it, but it sure is beautiful. If anyone has ordered anything from Woolly Thoughts, I would love to hear from you.
debbie on 04 Sep 2006 at 5:48 pm #
oh, that is some beautiful cranberry spray yarn you spun! i’ve been trying to spin on my top whorl spindle, but my problem is in the drafting i think….what kind of wheel do you have? i think the majacraft rose and suzie pro sound really nice from what i’ve read….i’ve read the two debbie macomber books and they were nice reads….
Jeanne on 04 Sep 2006 at 10:46 pm #
The cranberry spray is beautiful- love the color. Poiple Stuff is really nice - I’m sure you will find something eventually to make with it. It does look a bit like Trekking.
Alison on 05 Sep 2006 at 1:27 am #
The merino/silk is really pretty; nice shine. And that Poiple - well, I love purple, so let’s just say it’s really, really pretty!
Robbyn on 05 Sep 2006 at 3:35 am #
I have ordered several blanket patterns from Wooly Thoughts - they are lovely people to deal with. Their patterns are printed up in a little detailed booklet and are clear and easy enough to follow. I love their site and their designs. Yes, I am a geek :)
Angela on 06 Sep 2006 at 8:45 am #
Beautiful spinning! The cranberry spray and the poiple stuff are both just lovely.
wendi on 12 Sep 2006 at 9:33 pm #
Those two Macomber books are quick, enjoyable reads. Sweet, and yarn-related! Beautiful yarns you spun. Neato! Is spinning easier on your hands than knitting?
lobstah on 15 Sep 2006 at 4:26 am #
Hi Opal, I totally lost track of your blog! I thought that I had updated to your new site in Bloglines. Then today I was like, hmm, it’s been a reallllly long time since Opal posted, I wonder what’s up. So I clicked on it and it was still your old site! Gah! Anyhoo, it looks like you’ve been up to all kinds of gorgeous stuff…your hand spinning looks perfect!
Jess on 15 Sep 2006 at 4:02 pm #
Opal, what beautiful spinning! I’m just getting caught up on your blog, and I love all your new socks, too.
Pat on 27 Jan 2007 at 8:39 am #
Hi,
I just came across your mention of Curve of Pursuit. Perhaps you would like to join the Woolly Thoughts group
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/woollythoughts/