http://whimsyknits.lightshines.net Sun, 20 Jul 2008 16:05:41 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I've been spinning everyday for the Tour de Fleece. I don't have a lot to show for it though because both of my projects are laceweight singles. They are taking FOREVER! I did finally finish up the 3 oz of singles on the wheel and have started ... http://whimsyknits.lightshines.net/archives/344 click for bigger pics   The Process, handcarded and handspun:   Pattern: Flutter Scarf Yarn: My handspun, Caramel Toffee Needles: US #4 Bryspun straights Completed: July 9, 2008 http://whimsyknits.lightshines.net/archives/343 CRW turned 2 on 7/10. We had an "Amarillo Birthday Party" at my house. We decided to do this separate party because my father is unable to travel to his house, my daughter lives about 85 miles away. As I sat and watched CRW open his presents ... http://whimsyknits.lightshines.net/archives/342 I'm participating in the Tour de Fleece 2008 -- which is just basically spinning everyday that the Tour de France competitors are racing. I haven't spun as much as some, but have managed to spin each day. It's fun to have a goal and great for the spinning ... http://whimsyknits.lightshines.net/archives/341 I spent my day off on July 4th dyeing some fiber. I had lots of fun and I think most of it came out pretty well. I'm pretty color challenged, so it's always a surprise to see how my dye jobs finish up.     Top to bottom, left to right: Color ... http://whimsyknits.lightshines.net/archives/340 I've got a new spindle! As the spindle love is returning to chez Sherie I've been in the mood to enlarge my small spindle collection. I've had my eye on some spindles by Avi Wasserman and found the perfect one at The Fold. Toni is so great ... http://whimsyknits.lightshines.net/archives/339 Amy over at Boogie Knitstagged everyone who reads her blog for this meme. I haven't done one in a while and this was fun and easy. 1. Where was I 10 years ago. Right here, same house, same husband. The kids were 16 then and still living ... http://whimsyknits.lightshines.net/archives/338 Here's a nice, warm, and very squishy scarf I just finished. It's just a simple pattern, the One Row Handspun Scarf pattern by the Yarn Harlot. I used some of my handspun, Mud Season II which was spun as a low twist single, a la Malabrigo. The ... http://whimsyknits.lightshines.net/archives/337 1. How long have you been spinning? What skill level do you consider yourself? I've been spinning for 1 1/2 years. I would say I'm at an intermediate level. 2. What kinds of yarn do you create (singles/2-ply/3-ply/art yarn)? all of the above 3. What do you spin with (spindle/wheel/both)? I use my ... http://whimsyknits.lightshines.net/archives/336 Just finished spinning my first batch of a 60/40 Merino Bamboo blend and let me tell you this fiber is wonderful! So soft and it has a sheen like silk. The Merino gives the blend the memory and springy-ness of wool. I had 2 oz of this ... http://whimsyknits.lightshines.net/archives/335