Spindlitis

Still working on Lon’s sweater and making good progress. I’m up to the armhole on the first front. It’s an enjoyable knit. But, of course, I wanted to start another project.

I like Churchmouse patterns. I’ve yet to find an error in them. They are a bit old school (sweaters sewn instead of worked in the round). They look modern without looking odd. I’ve had the Fir Cone Lace Shawl pattern for awhile. I bought some silver grey Cascade 220 Fingering for another project. And somehow, it wants to be a shawl.

I picked up Elizabeth Lovick’s book on Shetland Lace:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1250039088/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The book arrived today and it looks great. I have some alpaca lace yarn that needs a project. It might be my winter project. This is such a strange summer. We’ve been having 70+ degree days and it feels like September.

I haven’t been spinning much. I’m on a knitting kick right now.  I’ve done two Modern Wrappers and will likely do more. They are very simple to knit and comfortable to wear. They use a fingering weight yarn and a fine mohair, which makes a lightweight fabric. It’s especially nice if it’s a mohair/silk strand. I don’t have pictures of me wearing one yet, but will post what I do have.

My other project is a sweater for Lon. It’s coming along nicely. This is a wool blend and actually nice stuff. I wanted a sweater he could knock around in.

Here’s another picture of this project:

The yarn is Sidar Harrap Tweed and is primarily synthetic. I will make Lon a nice wool sweater, but wanted the first one to be easy care. I like this yarn. I’ve been trying to buy extra, so I can make the Kerry Blue shawl out of the leftovers.

And this guy has now been with us for a year:

He’s frustrating and crazy. He barks too much. Loretta hates him and the cats don’t like him. But we are very happy that he lives with us.