Mystery Stole 3 and Spinning Update
The Mystery Stole is really coming along. I completed row 118 on Monday night, but haven't had a chance to do any more. That puts me at just under 40% of Clue 2 complete - wahoo! I can't wait for the next clue....I really like how this is turning out. Although I haven't blocked mine, I've been admiring the results of those who have, and the blocked results are just stunning!
Last night at our spinning get together, I spun some more of the gorgeous deep green wool top I'd purchased a few months ago. The multicolored fibers give depth to the overall forest green color way. I'm really pleased with how this is turning out. The fiber was an absolute bargain at just $10.40 per lb.! I dearly love bargains....it helps make up for purchases like "Gaywool Merino-Silk 85/15" from Australia at $32.00 for 8 oz.!
I also had the chance to purchase some of Colleen's fabulous mohair blends from her own goats! I just love the idea of having roving from "named and loved" animals (be sure to check out the pictures of her Angoras on her website!). I got 8 oz. of each of the two mohair blends - Mohair/Jacob and Mohair/Longwool. Both are very lustrous and soft. Of course, I have NO idea what I'll make, I'll leave that decision for another day.
I'm trying to decide if I should go down a needle size or not on my Lilith. It's a bit too open - especially since I'm a loose knitter. I'm toying with the idea of switching to size 8 needles for a while to see if I like it better on the smaller needles. After a few inches (2-3), I'll then compare the "look" to see which I prefer. Hmmm.....what a dilemma!
Here's the yummy 8.4 oz. tomato.....and it's "cousins" before I cut it up for a sandwich. We've already had a couple of tomatoes, but they've been Romas and Health Kicks...and a couple of lonely cherry tomatoes....quite a different flavor from the plump Mountain Fresh tomato!
Last night at our spinning get together, I spun some more of the gorgeous deep green wool top I'd purchased a few months ago. The multicolored fibers give depth to the overall forest green color way. I'm really pleased with how this is turning out. The fiber was an absolute bargain at just $10.40 per lb.! I dearly love bargains....it helps make up for purchases like "Gaywool Merino-Silk 85/15" from Australia at $32.00 for 8 oz.!
I also had the chance to purchase some of Colleen's fabulous mohair blends from her own goats! I just love the idea of having roving from "named and loved" animals (be sure to check out the pictures of her Angoras on her website!). I got 8 oz. of each of the two mohair blends - Mohair/Jacob and Mohair/Longwool. Both are very lustrous and soft. Of course, I have NO idea what I'll make, I'll leave that decision for another day.
I'm trying to decide if I should go down a needle size or not on my Lilith. It's a bit too open - especially since I'm a loose knitter. I'm toying with the idea of switching to size 8 needles for a while to see if I like it better on the smaller needles. After a few inches (2-3), I'll then compare the "look" to see which I prefer. Hmmm.....what a dilemma!
Here's the yummy 8.4 oz. tomato.....and it's "cousins" before I cut it up for a sandwich. We've already had a couple of tomatoes, but they've been Romas and Health Kicks...and a couple of lonely cherry tomatoes....quite a different flavor from the plump Mountain Fresh tomato!
posted by Jinann @ 4:17 PM
2 Comments:
At 1:49 PM,
Anonymous said…
Holy crap, look at those tomatoes.
At 2:22 PM,
Jinann said…
We ate the big one last night....boy was it good! Just sliced it up and enjoyed the tomato goodness with just a touch of salt. We decided not to "muddy" the flavor by using it in a salad or sandwich - we wanted to experience the REAL tomato taste!
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