Jacob Sheep

I bought my first raw fleece!

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 Washing it was definitely not the easiest!

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 Took a few rounds!

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 I can't believe it's white! There was a lot of dirt and lanolin.

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 The drying process

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 A lot of wool.

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 Before carding.

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 I learned that the grey sometimes is called Lilac.

 Four different colors!

I bought my fleece at Never Winter Farms! The best farm around.

http://neverwinterfarm.com/1.html

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 Spun just a handful to see what it would look like!

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 And this is what I will make.

http://www.yarnharlot.ca/blog/archives/2011/05/18/jacob_damask.html

Very Happy with it!

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A little sock love! Pattern by Wendy Knits.

My first toe ups!

 Sock of the Month

Is here!

"Falling Leaves"

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              Also working on a beaded purse with my hand-painted silky merino

           

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                   A Lace Doily from Piecework Magazine

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Also made one of the Triana ruffle scarves. Knit one in a day!

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In My Cup

Thick Chocolate Lager

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In My Pot

Chai Tea is superb! Especially Dirty Chai!

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On My Nook

 

Very good book so far about paranormal occurrences.

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Get Zombified! "Zombification" Colorway

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"My Sunshine" 58% Superwash Merino / 42% Silk

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Dyeing day with my helper!

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A sunny day on the mountains. So pretty!

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"Blueberries and Honey"

Next Sock of the Month Club will be the colorway "Blueberries and Honey" A Lovely Blue mixed with honey tones. The sock club will come with a unique pattern with a lace bee with cascading honeycombs; lamp-work bee stitch markers and bee soap! The sock yarn is 464 yards! Enough for a Fall Shawl!

I'm Back!!!!!

You might have wondered where all the knitterly goodies have gone.. Well I have been working on something huge! 

 

I have been designing and teaching! 

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This monster was knit in the round without having to seam.

I think Caiden likes it!

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My first lace design!

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I am also setting up my online store to sell beautiful hand-painted yarn!

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I offer vibrant colors and different fibers including handspun.

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Merino/Silk

"Carolyn on my Mind"




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"Pixie Hollow"

400 yards of Superwash Merino





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"Crushed Grapes"

I even carry Aran Weight, perfect for mittens and sweaters!

"Mermaid Lagoon"

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Loads of stitch markers.

AND

Row Counters

These are fun to make!

 You can find all these goodies in my online cart.

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I worked on a scarf with my handspun

 

Was a gorgeous day! I love working out on the deck! The wildlife is amazing!

These little finches love those finch socks! They are so pretty!

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Do you think I have enough yarn to hand-paint?

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I was also very inspired to restore this beautiful Antique Afghan

Turned out to be a California King

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On My Shelf

I love the way the author describes the knit store owners display of yarns. Sounds gorgeous just from the description.

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In My Pot

I recently discovered Teavava at a local mall. Even though the tea is pricey, it's the best tea I've ever tasted. I bought a half pound of chai blend and some German Sugar to go with it. Fabulous stuff!

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In My Glass

This is GOOD STUFF!

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A few of my favorite things!

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 The garden is certainly growing!

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And the oldest is driving!

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 After a big storm.

Camping = Knitting

Camping at its best!

Started a Farmer's Market bag.



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Also started another lace shawl.

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I can even knit by lantern light (:

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Progress before I ran out of yarn.

But I did get a lot of knitting done.

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Getting ready for The Market

On my wheel

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Off my wheel

Lace



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Plying on the spindle

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Awesome colors!

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"Ginger Leaves"

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Yes, I take my knitting everywhere!