Posted under Gifts and Charity & knitting & socks & spinning
First off, I want to thank all of you lovely people for being so supportive. You all are the bestest. Knitters truly rock.
I think the reason I’ve been so lethargic and whiny is because I was catching a cold. This past week has been spent getting over it and what fun it’s been! /sarcasm
Actually, I shouldn’t complain too much. Others have had it much worse off then I have and this virus has given me the opportunity to be kind to myself. Instead of spending hours at the spinning wheel and with the beads, I’ve been chilling with the needles. I managed to get the first Mingus sock done while watching season 1 of Supernatural.
I also managed to get some work done on the second sock.
I can’t remember the last time I was truly in love with a knitting project like I am with this one. I want to work on it day and night, but I promised a friend I’d make her some felted clogs.
I would have started the clogs a couple of weeks ago, except the yarn needed to be wound. Have I ever mentioned how much I hate winding yarn?
None of the furniture I have out accommodates my swift and ball winder so I have to lug out a folding table for the express purpose of winding yarn. It’s like having to take out the ironing board. No fun.
I also can’t find the joy in cranking the ball winder. Some people find it meditative, I just find it boring as all get out. Bleh.
The purpose of all this whinging is to convey the triumph I felt when I finally got all my crap out and wound the yarn for the clogs. I gave myself a huge pat on the back and started them last night.
Robin's Clogs
The size 13US needles tend to kill my hands if I work on them for very long, which is fine with me. That just means I get to switch off to another project, like my socks. I can live with that.
Another reason I took a break from the spinning is that my knee is bothering me again. It’s just being a cranky old bitch so a day of rest was in order. I’m having a hard time staying away from the wheel though.
I’m on the last bobbin of another 3ply spun from some merino by Hungry For Handspun. Here’s the first two bobbins.
Summer Meadows
Hopefully my knee will be better behaved today now that it’s had a day of rest and I’ll be able to finish the third bobbin today. I might even be able to use my nifty new chain nose pliers that I bought last week. The possibilities excite me.
It’s Friday everyone! Have a good one!
Cheekyredhead on 05 Sep 2008 at 10:18 am #
I love how consistent your spinning is. I hope your knee feels better soon.
Cookie on 05 Sep 2008 at 10:20 am #
Good looking sock! I love the spinning.
I hope your knee starts behaving and that you keep feeling better.
Happy Friday!
xo
deknits on 05 Sep 2008 at 11:01 am #
Love that green! So pretty…
lilikoiknits on 05 Sep 2008 at 11:19 am #
Sorry you’ve been feeling under the weather. Anytime you need to wind yarn, feel free to bring it to Aloha Knitters, I love to wind yarn and will be happy to do it. ;)
Dee on 05 Sep 2008 at 11:36 am #
Sorry you’re feeling so punky! Hope your cold clears up soon.
The new socks are looking great!
Hattie on 05 Sep 2008 at 11:49 am #
I adore the mingus sock, I need to knit those too…
Carrie K on 05 Sep 2008 at 11:56 am #
Quit knitting gorgeous socks that I immediately want for myself! Well, don’t. :) Mingus has a cute stitchmarker, I’m noticing.
I hope you’re feeling much better!
Meredith on 05 Sep 2008 at 12:01 pm #
Glad you’re resting and knitting. The sock is beautiful. I need to order that pattern. (and the stitchmarker is very very nice.) The bobbins are more than nice. yuuuuummmm!
Take care
mer
fleegle on 05 Sep 2008 at 12:06 pm #
Love your Mingii! And the stitch marker, of course :)
I hate winding yarn too–that’s why it’s become Roy’s job.
tiennie on 05 Sep 2008 at 12:10 pm #
Feel better soon! The cuties from Supernatural should help. :)
Becky on 05 Sep 2008 at 1:03 pm #
Hope your knee feels better soon. I love the plies.
I think I’d enjoy winding yarn more if I had a swift. Draping the hank over the back of the chair just isn’t quite the same.
Stacey (just Stacey) on 05 Sep 2008 at 1:28 pm #
Have you seen these? http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/knitted-slippers—curiously-clever-clogs
I have the pattern and will knit them soon. That handspun is BEAUTIFUL! Calming and relaxing and lovely.
Hope you feel better soon.
Barb on 05 Sep 2008 at 1:37 pm #
I’m glad you are feeling better. The green stuff is look good!
Agnes on 05 Sep 2008 at 5:07 pm #
I’ve been slacking seriously lately too … I blame it on the heat! LOL!
Anyway, wish you a nice weekend.
Veronica on 05 Sep 2008 at 8:18 pm #
Those socks are so pretty… wow… great pattern and the colors work so well… they just look amazing!
Jeanne on 06 Sep 2008 at 1:38 am #
The socks are gorgeous! What is the yarn? Hope you feel better soon!
Kelley on 06 Sep 2008 at 1:39 am #
I love those socks. And the colors in your singles are amazing — I can’t wait to see it spun up! Welcome back. I’m glad you’re feeling better!
Hetty on 06 Sep 2008 at 2:31 am #
Sorry to hear that have not been feeling well. Hope everything will be better soon - the knee too! Those Mingus socks look terrific. Love that stitch marker! The Summer Meadows looks yummy!
Robbyn on 06 Sep 2008 at 2:49 am #
Very, *very* cool sock - I may have to look into that pattern and I am definitely looking forward to seeing the pair :)
Your spinning is amazing, as always, and the clogs just look like fun. I know what you mean about the big needles though - very clunky and the hands don’t like them. Makes me feel like I’m trying to knit with telephone poles!
I have a swift which I adore (you take away my swift over my cold, dead body!) and which I use all he time. I don’t have a call winder; I wind my own center pull balls by hand because I always worry that a ball winder will stretch the yarn too much. In your opinion, is that likely?
Roseann on 06 Sep 2008 at 4:53 am #
I love your Mingus and your spinning. I’m sorry to hear about your cold and hope it moves on quickly. You are very kind to knit those clogs, I bought the pattern and ended up selling it to one of my student. I am curious to see how they turn out. I think I have just the right yarn for Mingus, thankfully, I have your delightful sock markers to help.
hakucho on 06 Sep 2008 at 6:30 am #
Your socks are awesome :)
Good luck with the clogs. That’s really an ingenious pattern!
haope your knee feels better soon
…and happy knitting :)
Tiny Tyrant on 06 Sep 2008 at 6:42 pm #
Hey Opal.
Which yarn did you use for Mingus, and which yarn are you using for the clogs?
The socks are gorgeous by the way.
Hope you knee lets you spin tomorrow.
TT
Naomimimi on 07 Sep 2008 at 5:32 pm #
The Summer Meadows bobbins look good enough to eat! Great stuff, Opal. Glad you’re feeling better.
Mokihana on 07 Sep 2008 at 6:28 pm #
That summer meadows is absolutely awesome! I haven’t been spinning/knitting lately… busy unpacking stuffs from mom’s hale. Gotta get to it… you inspire me!
textillian on 08 Sep 2008 at 4:25 am #
I do love the socks. Purdy!
And handspun? Squeeee!
Hope all of you is feeling better.
Daniele on 08 Sep 2008 at 7:01 am #
I love that sock pattern! I need to make some felted clogs too, but I’m with you and the Size 13 needles…. painful.
Take care of that knee. We need you to finish that lovely green handspun! :)
Shell on 08 Sep 2008 at 4:08 pm #
It was friday? Oh dear another weekend missed. I do love the socks, glad to see the knitting mojo is back.
Hope the knee learns to behave soon - you need to spin!
knitnana on 09 Sep 2008 at 3:43 am #
Hope the knee is better today, and that the cold symptoms are GONE!
(((hugs)))
Denise on 09 Sep 2008 at 6:58 pm #
Really nice consistent singles, looking forward to seeing the finished yarn.
Hope you’re feeling better.
Anya on 10 Sep 2008 at 6:21 am #
Love the socks, the green yarn, the soon to be clogs, and your blog in general, so I’ve nominated you for a Brilliant Blog Award. Details on my blog.
soo on 11 Sep 2008 at 10:43 pm #
The socks are lovely! It’s great to be in love with a project. Sadly, my current project and I aren’t on speaking terms. :)
Get lots of rest and feel better soon.
Hetty on 12 Sep 2008 at 10:31 am #
Hi Opal, I have tagged you on my blog. Take part only if you want to. Don’t feel obligated. I know how busy you are! The rules are on my September 12th post. Thanks
scarlet on 13 Sep 2008 at 8:01 am #
I am truly sorry your knitting is limited by pain. I can truly relate to that, I am having the same problem. Your yarn is truly a work of art. where can I buy some. I am a beginner, and I have a project that I am about to start and socks are calling me but I am put off by the various ways to do them and the fright of the dreaded heal. PLEASE let me know where to purchase this beautiful yarn and feel better soon. thanks. s.