Time Flies When You’re Up To Your Armpits In Busy
Posted By jenifleur on January 25, 2010
I’m struggling to even remember what I’ve finished since my last post. Thank goodness for Ravelry, where I do vaguely keep up with my knitting.
There was Wandering the Moor by Celeste Glassel, knit in Plain and Fancy Wool “Lichen”.
There was Egg to Bluebird and a Little Nest, Too by Susan B. Anderson (various scraps of alpaca and wool)
From the same designer and book, Mama Duck and Ducklings
A pair of alpaca Saartje’s Booties
Otto The Owl from C220
All of which were Christmas gifts for beloved little nieces and nephews. I did manage to sneak in a couple of selfish projects since the last post, as well.
Flowers and Frills Shawl by Yvonne Senecal in AlphaB’s RichB alpaca, which she dyed for me from just a few vague descriptions on my part. (She’s having a sale right now, by the way.)
And a Windspraut Spitzbergen by Monica Eckert, knit in Misti Alpaca lace. Shown here with my Christmas gift from Jared, a lace blocking frame. I’ve got two more waiting for their turn on the rack.
I think I could have accomplished more knitting had it not been for this massive other project we’ve been working on. Fleury Sheep and Wool, our fleece processing business has finally become a reality. We have a space in a circa 1951 textile mill (out of business since the 80′s and now functioning as an antique mall, bowling alley, YMCA and various other businesses) and a few days ago we received our equipment. I have a whole set of pictures on Flickr for those interested in seeing what it all looks like fresh out of the crates. Between this, the real job, the farm and trying to stay warm and dry I’m stretched a little thin these days (wish I was stretched a little thin across the stomach and hips!) so weeks pass in the blink of an eye. I am trying to carve out more time to post here, especially about the mill and the farm. Best laid plans, etc.
I’ll be back to show you a couple new shawls and I have plans to blog my participation in the Winter Knitting Olympics. (Sock Hockey for me, Team Rubberhoars.)
so many gorgeous little knits!! and that lace blocking frame is awesome.
Very cool. I love the idea of running a fiber processing business, though I figure I’m just going to try and sell a few knits to keep myself in fiber and dog treats (the pet owners version of beer and skittles).
Such great stuff! Those shawls are gorgeous and I have never seen a lace blocking frame before – holy cow!!!
Holy awesome blocking frame! *jealous*
You’ve cranked out some gorgeous stuff lately! I don’t know what to ooh and ahh over first!
Those chicks are so cute!
That blocking frame is fabulous. Good luck on the new venture! May it be both fun and profitable. And not be a 24/7 enterprise.
I love the ducks! I may have to knit this for my daughter since she’s really into ducks and I’m totally into knitting toys these days