Hello lovely followers and visitors π
I continue with crafty business and today I bring you a few pictures.
Your memory is probably heaps better than mine but if you are like me then this next image is a reminder of what it looked like when I first brought this yummy fibre home from StitchFest… bottom middle left…
It’s an alpaca/merino/silk blend from Fleece Witch. It was very slightly felted in places which caused my fingers and thumbs to strain a bit; something that I try to avoid due to arthritis. It’s a beautiful yarn and I’m very pleased with it. From 100 grams I managed to spin a plied yarn of 515.80 metres with about 18 wraps per inch. I think I shall use it as a weft yarn to weave a shawl.
Currently on the wheel I am spinning baby alpaca (bottom left in photo above). It is sheer bliss to spin. I have 200 grams of it, enough I hope to knit or crochet or weave a shawl.
I’m surprised I’m still spinning so much. I’m a ‘seasonal’ artist/crafter so usually I would have moved on to something else by now. Maybe it’s because I’m also weaving, crocheting and knitting a bit which is keeping my spinning drive going.
Yesterday I knitted a couple of Bekki’s Christmas sacks from her newly released pattern book. I haven’t knitted in fair-isle or intarsia for years so I’m very pleased my brain is now able to engage with a pattern. The two patterns I’ve followed this far are well written and easy to follow.
I plan to knit more π πππππ€ Aren’t they cute?
If you are interested you can find out more atΒ https://thedartmooryarncompany.com/?s=Pattern
I think that’s all for now.
Sending love and wishing you all a happy day/ evening/night wherever you are in the world
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They’re super cute Santa sacks!
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I’m just about to start another one! π Thank you xx
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Do you sell them?
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No I don’t but Bekki might π I’m sure there’s a contact form on her blog…just click the link on my post π
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The sacks are cute, and that baby alpaca fiber looks like it would be heaven to touch.
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Thank you. Yes it is, so so soft π
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Those bags are so cute and the yarn is gorgeous!
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Thank you, just finished another wee bag. This one has a simple little Christmas treeπ π
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Awww they are all so beautiful! Will you use them for an advent calendar or tree decorations?
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I’m not sure at the moment. I haven’t knitted for a few months so I am just enjoying the process at the moment. I think I’ll either hang them on our tree or hang them like a garland…depends on how many I make. Also I might make one or two in a heavier weight yarn so that are large enough to put a gift in. Ooh, I think the Christmas π spirit has arrived ππ
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Oh I can’t wait to hear what you make!! They’ll be cute no matter what!
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I’ve now got a fifth one on the needles π I’ll finish it tomorrow and then I should have a break from knitting for a day to rest my knitting muscles! Xxx
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Lol yup gotta work those muscles up slowly:)
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Thank you π·ππππ π πΆ πΊπΈπΌπ»
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I admire anyone who can follow a knitting pattern. You are doing a great job with that lovely yarn. Have fun!
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That’s very kind, thank you π
I really enjoyed your post about the mountains. I find rock formations really awesome.
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Thank you. It was wonderful scrambling round those rocks! It felt like being in an ancient ruined city.
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Oh yes, I can just imagine that!
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Oh that green yarn is just beautiful! I love the cute little santa sacks too π
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I’ve washed it now and it’s even softer. Thank you π. I’m loving the Santa Sacks. Each one takes about an hour depending on the pattern. Tomorrow I’m planning on knitting another of my hands and worst are ok π xx
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