Well…….I ran out of yarn for the Smoke Ring………and whilst I have the yarn for Birch, I am still waiting for the book. A dilemma, what’s a girl to do??
Hmmm…find a new project of course….LOL. A bag of light blue handspun Polwarth yarn, with hints of meadow green running thru it called out to me. I decided to give the Lacy vest from Mountain Colors a try. The bonus is, that the green that is in this yarn is the same green that I will be using for Birch.
In between spinning up another skein of Opalessence, I worked on this lacey vest. Normally, I don’t name projects like other knitters do….but when I think of this vest, I think of the flower, Queen Anne’s lace….so this vest has been dubbed, "Anne". I have to say that I am so enjoying knitting with this Polwarth. It is very soft. To my spinning friends out there…….if you get a chance to work with Polwarth……go for it. Knitting with it is a joy!
It is such an easy lace to remember, making the vest move along very quickly. This may just become my Rhinebeck vest to wear along with Birch :-).
What Kind Of Knitting Needle Are You?
Ok……in my in between projects boredom yesterday, I found this cute little quiz. So what kind of needle are you……….they had me pegged pretty good…..LOL!
You are pink aluminum. Retro, straightforward and fun, you love classic things. If they’re 99 cents at Goodwill all the better! You are moved by striking colors and tasty morsels, and you like a stitch-n-bitch session in the sun. Just remember, while you’re being kitschy cool, don’t get too cold. Ice cubes are best kept in your cocktails, baby!
Curious Louie
Today we had a family come to visit the dogs. Part of being a breeder is entertaining folks who are interested in the breed and allowing them the opportunity to see if a Cavalier is the right dog for their family.
Louie enjoyed his visit, can you tell??
Look what I found waiting for me at the Post office today!! Whoo hoo!!!!
Lest you think that I am being untrue to my Faux Russian Stole, let me assure you that she will be worked on…….when it is a bit cooler. It has just been to darn hot to have Shetland wool on my lap, but promises of cooler, drier temps are promised for the weekend!
Have a happy and safe Fourth of July!!!!~~
The Woolen Rabbit 
I have long admired that vest pattern and now having seen it started I think I need it! Looks great! How’s the Rowan magazine? Anything especially exciting? I gave up my membership but have been considering renewing it…
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Pretty vest, Kim.
Looks like Louie liked them. 🙂
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I too feel in love with polwarth. It is the fleece type I intend to specialize in with the roving blends I get done. My first batch is the one the guys at Wooly Knob who processed it dubbed “sensuous blend”. So I have another 7 pounds of it due for blending as soon as the bunnies grow that fiber. This time, I intend to do some dyeing with the blends. Oooooo, the anticipation!
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Ok, that should be fell not feel. Though with polwarth, feel is so very important1
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Took the quiz…..I’m bamboo! Wish I knitted more than I do. Maybe this winter I’ll stir up those needles again.
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‘Anne’ looks like she is going to be beautiful!
I’m ‘interchangable’ by the way (what kind of needle)
I do realize that every breed DOES have it’s ‘way’..we have a Golden. So, I’m curious, what kind of personality or family is right for a Cavalier??
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Hey I’m pink aluminum too! 🙂 I like the vest pattern.
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That’s one thing I’ve loved about the rabbits; the great people I meet. Seems like only special people want Germans. And spaniels!
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Wow, I’m impressed by the quiz – it pretty much got me:
You are interchangeable. Fun, free, and into everything, you’ve got every eventuality covered and every opportunity just has to be taken. Every fiber is wonderful, and every day is a new beginning. You are good at so many things, it’s amazing, but you can easily lose your place and forget to show up. They have row counters for people like you!
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