Making yarn.

Upcycling old denim into long strips to make a sturdy yarn.  I plan on making a rug, either knit or crochet.      

Summertide shawl

This is the Summertide shawl, a pattern by Helen Stewart.  It was a breeze to knit, relaxing and enjoyable.  I used Faro, a wool singles lace-weight yarn that I picked up recently at the Woolery in the Frankfurt, KY.  The 100% wool content of this yarn makes for a crisp final product with great stitch definition.  I would certainly use this yarn again.  Looking forward to wearing the shawl often this spring and summer!   

Winter cowl

My own design, with bulky yarn and big needles.  This was a quick knit, with slip stitch color work, and it practically knit itself!

This cozy beauty is a commission peice, and I'm sorry I won't get to keep her!  

The Art of Spinning Wheel Maintenance

I'm fortunate to have a guy who's willing and able to tinker with new spinning wheels I acquire. This one was given to me recently by his mother.  With a little love, it should be up and spinning.  Until then, it sits looking pretty in my studio. 

Filemot shawl

Here is my finished Filemot shawl on display at The Yarn Studio in Casey, IL where I purchased the yarn, a merino-silk blend, Spud & Chloe Fine, in the Shitake colorway.  I loved making this once I got into the rhythm of the lace pattern, and was even able to work on it on a road trip to New York. 

The Yarn Studio loved it too, and shared it on their Instagram feed!

It's already packed away in a box for a very special person ;)