Happiness is to love and to be loved
How can you not love a face like that?
Fibery Stuff
As you may have read on both Julia’s and Judy’s blogs, we had a
wonderful Saturday afternoon in Lowell Mass, at the Textile Museum.
There is so much that I want to say about our trip, so I am going to
devote an entire post on our trip a little later in the week. I am
going to try to keep this post short ;-).
It has been a while since I felt the urge to work on a larger than sock/scarf project, but seeing all the lovely Olympic going on’s, the urge to knit big was too strong to pass up, so I dug thru my pattern books to find just the right pattern for the lovely Malabrigo yarn and came across this Manos book.
Now, I am not normally a swatch it kind of girl, however, this yarn is soooooo soft, I know that it wouldn’t take to ripping very kindly. Can you believe, first try with the recommended size 9 needles and I got gauge….yippee! I am going to knit the v-neck sweater in the middle.
After working on size 0’s and size 1 needles, it is amazing how fast something knits up on size 9’s! This yarn is incredibly soft and definitely something that can be worn against even the most sensitive skin.
I am wondering though…….will it pill? Has anyone had any experience with how this yarn wears? I could be tempted to buy more….it is such a treat to work with!
I want to thank all of you who emailed me with such kind words for the dogs. Most of them, seem to be feeling a bit better today, although my oldest girl is having a harder time. Hopefully the next few days will bring about more settled stomachs ;-). If the girls are keeping their dinners down, I am hoping to sneak out for a few hours Saturday and join you for a Spin at the Spa, so fingers are crossed here 😉
I also want to thank those of you who appreciate the fiber work that I do. I was amazed at how quickly so much of the rovings I posted flew off the shelves here. I love working with colors and knowing that others enjoy it too, means so much to me…..You guys are awesome! HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!!!!!!!
The Woolen Rabbit 
Wow – a whole sweater out of the Malabrigo. Pure decadence! Happy Valentine’s Day to you too. 🙂
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Wow – a whole sweater out of the Malabrigo. Pure decadence! Happy Valentine’s Day to you too. 🙂
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I do hope to see you on Saturday! Fingers crossed!
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I do hope to see you on Saturday! Fingers crossed!
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Thanks for reminding me of that little pattern book. I had wanted to make that V neck also, and have stashed that one away somewhere, way too safe.
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Thanks for reminding me of that little pattern book. I had wanted to make that V neck also, and have stashed that one away somewhere, way too safe.
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The baby! Opened eyes… cute little muzzle. Oh, I’m such a sucker for a puppy.
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The baby! Opened eyes… cute little muzzle. Oh, I’m such a sucker for a puppy.
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OH yes, that baby is wonderful. Yes, I have heard people say that malabrigo does pill. Check out Clara’s Knitter’s Review on it, as she has abused a swatch in the past.
Looking forward to hearing about your Textile Museum adventures. How can we NOT love your roving? You have such a wonderful skill and talent. Plus your prep is awesome!
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OH yes, that baby is wonderful. Yes, I have heard people say that malabrigo does pill. Check out Clara’s Knitter’s Review on it, as she has abused a swatch in the past.
Looking forward to hearing about your Textile Museum adventures. How can we NOT love your roving? You have such a wonderful skill and talent. Plus your prep is awesome!
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Oh goodness … the puppy’s picture is just perfect … especially on a Valentine’s day morning like today. You made my morning extra special with that.
HUGS
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Oh goodness … the puppy’s picture is just perfect … especially on a Valentine’s day morning like today. You made my morning extra special with that.
HUGS
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thanks for the puppy picture………too cute~!
Happy Valentine’s day right back at you…….
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thanks for the puppy picture………too cute~!
Happy Valentine’s day right back at you…….
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Oh so cute! I hope all your babies are better soon. That yarn looks beautiful- gonna have to check it out. And as far as your rovings- STOP! My roving stash is starting to spill out of its storage space. My poor wheel is ready to cry “Uncle!” 😉
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Oh so cute! I hope all your babies are better soon. That yarn looks beautiful- gonna have to check it out. And as far as your rovings- STOP! My roving stash is starting to spill out of its storage space. My poor wheel is ready to cry “Uncle!” 😉
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The babies are so sweet. I want to smooch them all.
Good talking with you the other day.
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The babies are so sweet. I want to smooch them all.
Good talking with you the other day.
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Had to run and give valentine hugs to my dogs as soon as I saw that picture. What a sweet puppy!!! If you ever sell yarn from your roving, I’d be the first to buy it from you! Still wish I knew how to spin everytime I look at your pictures….
Hope the dogs are feeling better.
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Had to run and give valentine hugs to my dogs as soon as I saw that picture. What a sweet puppy!!! If you ever sell yarn from your roving, I’d be the first to buy it from you! Still wish I knew how to spin everytime I look at your pictures….
Hope the dogs are feeling better.
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I’ve got my fingers tightly crossed for the pooches and you – I’d love to say hi on Saturday!
And yes, you do a lovely job on those fibers! If I weren’t getting so much of my own, I’d be one of your biggest customers!!
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I’ve got my fingers tightly crossed for the pooches and you – I’d love to say hi on Saturday!
And yes, you do a lovely job on those fibers! If I weren’t getting so much of my own, I’d be one of your biggest customers!!
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Now that first photo, made my day, what a sweetheart.
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Now that first photo, made my day, what a sweetheart.
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You certainly will love a face like that!
Sorry to read about all the problems with the dogs… I have two dogs and I always get so worried when their tails are not wagging the usual way. But glad that they are little better now.
I’m glad you are able to use the yarn!
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You certainly will love a face like that!
Sorry to read about all the problems with the dogs… I have two dogs and I always get so worried when their tails are not wagging the usual way. But glad that they are little better now.
I’m glad you are able to use the yarn!
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what a cute doggie picture! I just love it.
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what a cute doggie picture! I just love it.
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What a sweet little face….Hope the girls are feeling better.
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What a sweet little face….Hope the girls are feeling better.
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Your latest rovings look INCREDIBLE 🙂 I’m saving my pennies for more…and big hugs to you for having to deal with doggie illnesses. Poor things. I wish I could go to Spa this year, but it’s not going to happen…something about a ten hour drive with a seven-year-old for a one-day stay didn’t really appeal to anyone here. Sigh.
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Your latest rovings look INCREDIBLE 🙂 I’m saving my pennies for more…and big hugs to you for having to deal with doggie illnesses. Poor things. I wish I could go to Spa this year, but it’s not going to happen…something about a ten hour drive with a seven-year-old for a one-day stay didn’t really appeal to anyone here. Sigh.
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What a Doggie face….so precious! That Manos pattern book is in my list of to do sweaters. Which sweater will you make?
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What a Doggie face….so precious! That Manos pattern book is in my list of to do sweaters. Which sweater will you make?
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Hope you get to have some fiber girl time on Saturday! There’s nothing like it. Relieved to hear that the dogs are better; hope things continue to improve. And what an adorable face!
I’m with Chris; if I didn’t have piles of wool myself, I’d be right in line for your gorgeous roving!
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Hope you get to have some fiber girl time on Saturday! There’s nothing like it. Relieved to hear that the dogs are better; hope things continue to improve. And what an adorable face!
I’m with Chris; if I didn’t have piles of wool myself, I’d be right in line for your gorgeous roving!
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