Knitting Stew…
I was hoping to have some great modeled photos of an FO for you all, but it is taking *forever* to dry! So, hopefully a picture-filled post tomorrow or Wednesday.
I’m thinking it’s about time to take Skyway out of her timeout beneath the bed. I think it has become very evident that I’m not a “finisher.” Not that I won’t finish Skyway, but more that I don’t enjoy the process of finishing a garment, which causes me to procrastinate for an unacceptable amount of time. By the time I finish it, it will be too big (down 15 pounds and three inches on the hips) and too hot to wear (even though it is sleeveless, it is fairly heavy with the cotton content).
In spinning news, I *think* I’ve made a decision on the spinning wheel. I visited the library this weekend and am reading a few books.
My decision is mostly driven by economics, as there are other wheels I think I might rather have. I don’t doubt DH would spend an additional $200-$400 over what he was originally thinking it was going to cost when he told me a wheel would be my birthday present. However, this last month has been one of lots of expenses. We did a ton of home improvement/cosmetic things to the house to prepare for his parents’ visit before Memorial and we finally purchased a gas grill. Then, we have some sprinkler repair and house painting coming up and would like to also get our patio put in. There is also the issue that our inner spring futon mattress is really not working for either of us anymore and we think we will be graduating to a real mattress. Well, if I spend an additional $300 on a spinning wheel that could mean we need to wait until late fall to get a new mattress, which might actually cause the end of our marriage as we both are getting increasingly crabby from a lack of quality sleep…
I need to do a little more “research” before I make the official announcement on what my decision is and I won’t get to that until at least Wednesday, if not Thursday, so stay tuned! In the meantime, please share with me your favorite spinning blogs to read or let me know if you also blog about spinning on your knitting blog.
Last, but definitely not least - Stitch ‘n Bitch tonight at Catalyst Coffee for those in the area. 6-8pm!
I can’t quite decide if I’m going for a wheel or
not. Maybe at EP I’ll have a better idea.
Will you be there?
Comment by margene — 6/6/2005 @ 1:39 pm
Oh, come on! I’m dying to know what you’ve decided on. I’ll pump you for info at SnB tonight.
Comment by Snow — 6/6/2005 @ 3:32 pm
Off topic (I’m sorry if you do have an email link and I missed it)…
Did you get the Opal Crocodile yarn you used here in Colorado? I’ve been searching around the internet for it, and I’ve never been able to actually find it for sale. I’m planning on coming up to the Estes Park Wool Market, and I figured that I could stop by a store or two on the way back, if there’s good reason to.
I love the socks you made out of it, and I’ve been dying to get some since I first stumbled on your blog.
TIA.
Comment by Leisel — 6/6/2005 @ 4:43 pm
Check out here for used spinning wheels:
http://homepages.together.net/~kbruce/kbbspin.html
Also on yahoogroups there are a number of lists selling used equipment - I’ll have to send those to you privately.
C
Comment by Cathy — 6/8/2005 @ 9:07 am
Here they are in case any of your readers want to check them out:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Spin-Sales/?yguid=39385128
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FiberSource/
Comment by Cathy — 6/8/2005 @ 9:16 am