On my needles and on my wheels

I am `readjusting ` my 20 years old woven dress into a newer shape .. knitting a matching shawl with left over wool of that dress [added loads of beads] ,,, for an exhibition opening . as a well as a new vest for me and a moebius for a friend. Also have several art works on the go ... mirjam

I am working on a pair of socks for a friend, a sweater for a baby who is due late in January, and a shawl for myself. I have also just received a request for a hat from my son. So I'll be busy! Higs, Katherine

You are also busy! I finished those socks mentioned in my post. My hubby loves them. I started on a pair of worsted weight socks in pink and lavendar for myself. They are going quick -- on size 8s in that heavier yarn. I also started messing around with my new Louet Jr. drum carder today. I LOVE that thing. I carded together some merino in two shades and it spins like a dream. I am also spinning some corriedale for the first time on my Baynes wheel. I have 3 spinning projects going at once -- each totally different, so it's fun to decide which to do.

Can we see the shawl when you finish it? I love shawls.

June

I am working on a pair of socks for a friend, a sweater for a baby who is due late in January, and a shawl for myself. I have also just received a request for a hat from my son. So I'll be busy! Higs, Katherine

Here's a link for the shawl. I spent several years looking for JUST the right pattern, and this is it. It will take me forever to finish it, because I have to knit in absolute quiet.

Lucky you, spinning! I tried a drop spindle once, but couldn't get the hang of it. I think that I need a person to teach me.

Higs, Katherine

Here's a link for the shawl. I spent several years looking for JUST the right pattern, and this is it. It will take me forever to finish it, because I have to knit in absolute quiet.

Lucky you, spinning! I tried a drop spindle once, but couldn't get the hang of it. I think that I need a person to teach me.

Higs, Katherine

Oh that shawl is fabulous! I understand about the absolute quiet when knitting lace. I wear lots of thick socks so most of my shoes work.

I did take lessons when I first got my first wheel. It helped a lot to get the hang of the whole thing, but most of it is just practice/practice/practice.

Well, we are starting a knitting group here, and since I AM the starter, I will need to be there all the time. I plan to take TWO items with me to each session - the shawl, which I will work on when I am alone, and something else that doesn't need intense concentration when others come.

Yes, practice probably would have helped me, but since I wasn't even sure that I was doing it right, I likely wouldn't have gotten any better, in any case!

Higs, Katherine

Well, we are starting a knitting group here, and since I AM the starter, I will need to be there all the time. I plan to take TWO items with me to each session - the shawl, which I will work on when I am alone, and something else that doesn't need intense concentration when others come.

Yes, practice probably would have helped me, but since I wasn't even sure that I was doing it right, I likely wouldn't have gotten any better, in any case!

Higs, Katherine

I know what you mean about something that requires no concentration. I can't turn a heel or do a gusset unless I am by myself.

quiet.http://www.siviaharding.com/patterns/diamond_fantasy_scarf_or_shawl/> Higs,

Onkly dud i manage to look at it K A T H E R I N E it is wonderful mirjam

On Tuesday, January 3, 2012 1:58:38 PM UTC+2, mirjam wrote: Kathrine did you finnish that SHWAL ? had another look at the site jummmmy mirjam