Scattered but grateful
I’ve been remiss. Terribly, embarrassingly remiss. I’ve meant to show you a photo of the beautiful roving Julia so kindly custom-dyed for me, and I kept forgetting to take the picture. That is, I’d remember I needed to take it, but usually at four in the morning and by the time the sun was up the thought was gone.
Well, today I remembered.
Isn’t it pretty? Thanks again, Julia!
I haven’t sat down to the spinning wheel or picked up a spindle in probably a month, so I’m still 3/4 of a bobbin away from the second ply of that Lorna’s Flames destined to be socks. But after that stuff is spun and plyed and the wheel is freed up, I’m diving into this lovely Vesper goodness.
And while we’re looking at pretty things, have you seen these shawl pins?
Thank you all so much for your enthusiastic response to the idea of my selling some patterns here. I really appreciate the encouragement. And yes, I’m going to do it. I’m working on the first pattern now. I’ve got notes for seven so far, so watch this space! (Watch this space with some patience. Once the patterns are knit up and written up and pdf’d I still need to tack a shopping cart onto the ole blog. I hope it won’t be too long or painful a process. Miriam has already offered some great advice.)
It’s glorious. I love your taste in colors. And good for you, on the designing thing – I think it’s a great idea.
Posted by: Lizbon
Hi Cari ~ I’ll comment on this post that I would definitely pay $5 for your cute and cool patterns. And I have been meaning to tell you how much I am totally digging The Hold Steady!
Posted by: maggi
I’m so pleased that you’re going to offer patterns for sale. i’m always in the market for good baby patterns. Those colors in that roving are just magnificent.
Posted by: regina
Happy Valentine’s Day. Had not read your blog in AGES. Did not know about the super cute Thumper. Congratulations! I went back and checked out the archives. Love the knitting and the Thumper pics.
For some unknown reason I want to refer to Thumper as Thump Master T. Not sure why. His cuteness just calls for another nickname. Hope you don’t find that upsetting. Just had to share.
Take care.
Posted by: Karen
Gorgeous fiber! And you are so very kind to mention the pins – many thanks!
Posted by: chris
Lovely shawl pins. Thank you for turning me on to them. I promised myself a treat for when I finally finish Kimono.
Posted by: Knittripps
It’s glorious. I love your taste in colors. And good for you, on the designing thing – I think it’s a great idea.
Posted by: Lizbon
Hi Cari ~ I’ll comment on this post that I would definitely pay $5 for your cute and cool patterns. And I have been meaning to tell you how much I am totally digging The Hold Steady!
Posted by: maggi
I’m so pleased that you’re going to offer patterns for sale. i’m always in the market for good baby patterns. Those colors in that roving are just magnificent.
Posted by: regina
Happy Valentine’s Day. Had not read your blog in AGES. Did not know about the super cute Thumper. Congratulations! I went back and checked out the archives. Love the knitting and the Thumper pics.
For some unknown reason I want to refer to Thumper as Thump Master T. Not sure why. His cuteness just calls for another nickname. Hope you don’t find that upsetting. Just had to share.
Take care.
Posted by: Karen
Gorgeous fiber! And you are so very kind to mention the pins – many thanks!
Posted by: chris
Lovely shawl pins. Thank you for turning me on to them. I promised myself a treat for when I finally finish Kimono.
Posted by: Knittripps
Scotts Mountain Crafts is a great Etsy shop. Terrific service, and beautiful items. Worth a visit.
Posted by: Jennifer
Scotts Mountain Crafts is a great Etsy shop. Terrific service, and beautiful items. Worth a visit.
Posted by: Jennifer