Knitting Progress...Yes, there is some!

Believe it or not, I've even made some knitting progress - in spite of all the time spent dyeing, visiting fiber farms, yarn tasting, spinning, etc. All these activities is also why I got so woefully behind on my blog! It's either knit/spin/play-with-fiber or post on my blog. Obviously, since I've gone so long without a post because I chose to knit/spin/play-with-fiber!

First off, I FINALLY got around to sewing "Skully" together in preparation for felting. Skully is made from a double strand of "Aussie Wool" that I purchased at Nature's Yarns. I followed the instructions of the pattern designer and attached the handles in a tubular way rather than sewing them on flat through both layers of the handle. (The pattern for "Skully" is the Hello Yarn Felted Knitting Tote.)



I also completed the knitting portion of a bag I started on 8/30. It's a felted bag using some Caron "Felt-It" yarn that I'd picked up for $1.50 per skein at "Big Lots" in Illinois this past summer. I finished knitting it on Saturday (9/6) and sewed it together in preparation for felting last evening. I used 6 skeins to make the bag - that's an unbelievable materials cost of $9.00! If it felts nicely and I'm pleased with the final dimensions, I'll post the instructions on how to make it.

I completed this face cloth and soap sack on Saturday - only 1 week after I started them! I used the Fiber Trends "Bathing Beauties" pattern and Glaciar cotton yarn from Aslan Trends. I think I need to make these for Christmas gifts - they're pretty, practical, and for a handcrafted project knit up quite fast!

On Tuesday, I got together with some other spinners and spun about half a bobbin of the white and red mohair I bought on Labor Day. I really like how it's turning out. Sorry...no photos of that yet.


I even managed to get in some "Metro knitting" and am well on my way to completing the foot of my Galaxy sock. This is the first sock, so I still have quite a ways to go before I have a complete pair...but it's a start!


Finally, I thought I'd share a picture of the pin I made for my swap partner in one of the Ravelry swaps - it's "Tink the Knitting Angel". She's supposed to "watch over" my pal and keep away any bad knitting vibes...and hopefully reduce the need for "tinking" or "frogging"!