Gloves Complete and No Cooking Tomorrow!

I finished the hand-dyed hand-knit fingerless gloves last night. Here they are:




I have enough of this yarn left to make another pair of similar gloves :)

Lately I have figured out the technique for navajo-plying as you go. I watched a video several months ago and it finally sank in that this could work. The disadvantage is that the largest skein I get on my small spindle is about 20 yards. That is an ideal amount if someone just plans to use the yarn for embellishments or a few stripes in a sock, but anything larger will require dealing with the small knots. Personally I never have problems with hiding the small knots. The only item where knots prove ominous is socks-knots in sock cuff ok, but not anywhere else.

I will try making some bulky yarn with navajo-plying on one of my larger spindles and see what I get for yardage there. If anyone has any tips or suggestions feel free to leave a comment :)

Almost done with the first fingerless glove of the order. There will be plenty of yarn left for another pair if anyone should wish to order :)

My favorite part is the spiral striping...so cool!

Studio Tour Update and more.

The Studio Tour weekend (two weeks ago) went very well. There were 50+ visitors during the two day tour. Financially the weekend was a little off from last years event. There was a 25% decrease in sales, but I did make a point of letting folks know that I take custom orders at any time :) and this has already proved fruitful.

On Monday, I dyed some 70% merino and 30% silk yarn black and sapphire blue for a customer who had purchased one pair of fingerless gloves during the event and wanted another pair for herself. The yarn is dry and I can start knitting today! Monday morning and afternoon I knitted a pair of baby fingerless gloves in a new pattern.




Monday evening, Tuesday and part of yesterday I knitted a scarf for my hubby as an anniversary present.



Last night I crocheted a scarf and most of a beanie while watching "A Night at the Opera." This is a gift to a friend's daughter who just loved this neon bright and bulky yarn that was donated to the local art center.


Wow........I need sunglasses to look at the picture :)

New Family Member

Four weeks ago we were blessed with this beautiful addition to our pet family. Her name is CoCo and she is 16 weeks old. She was headed to the Humane Society and my hubby just would not let that happen.