the Akamai Knitter

So you know I’ve been knitting, but I’ve also been working on different things. For instance, I whipped up a couple of pairs of earrings for the new shop last night.

These are called Shanti Earrings.  I did one pair with 16 gauge wire and ice blue freshwater pearls.

I did another pair in 18 gauge wire and smoky quartz briolettes.

I’m not sure if you can see it in the photos, but there’s a different feel to the earrings because of the different wire gauges.  I’m not sure which one I like better. Luckily, I don’t have to choose.

I’ve also been spinning. Here’s a peek of some singles ready to be plied.

And here’s a picture of the batts that’s currently on the wheel.*

It’s good to be busy. :)

Happy Tuesday, folks! What’s keeping you busy?

*Both the fiber I spun the singles from and the batt came from Hungry For Handspun. She be my crack dealer.

Last weekend I was naughty and I splurged at The Bead Gallery. I bought enough fixin’s to make some earrings*.

Smoky Quartz Earrings

Silver Chain Drop Earrings w/ Tanzanite Kyanite** Briolettes

And my favorite pair, the Aquarium Wedding Cake Earrings.

I was not nearly so naughty when I went to the shop yesterday, but I did pick up some nice components that I hope to play with in the coming days.

I’ve also been *gasp!* knitting! Stay tuned to see exactly what it is. I will say that I’m not thrilled with it, but I’m sticking to it.

Finally, a shot of Quincy in yet another odd resting place.

Happy Friday everyone! Have a great weekend!

*None of these will be going into the shop. These are all MINE! But if you really want a pair let me know and I might be able to arrange it.  ;-)

**Wow. I totally thought those were Tanzanite, but I checked and those are Kyanite stones. My bad!