Author Archives: Liz
Back to life…
Wedding done, family has gone home and life is returning to mostly normal. I’ve had almost zero time to knit or spin in the past 10 days, but it should be on the up and up again. Excited! Currently spinning: … Continue reading
Lilacs in Bloom
My latest hand spun yarn, Lilacs in Bloom: Gorgeous roving by Brittany of Boho Knitter Chic Spins. It is very reminiscent of the Gaga batt that I spun earlier in the year. And here is a picture (by Sara!) of … Continue reading
Spinning Myself Right Round…
Being sick is no fun. No fun at all. And that’s what I’ve been dealing with the past 48 hours, being sick. A head cold took over my body rather quickly early Tuesday morning and progressed throughout the morning sending … Continue reading
Catching Up!
July was insane, to say the least. It was hard to find a moment to breath, let alone a moment to update. So what have I been up to? Well, first off here are the final yarns from Tour De … Continue reading
New HandSpun Yarns
I’ve continued my progress during TdF My Foo Fighter Yarn, Colour & Shape: I’m extremely please with how it turned out. I think it fits the inspiration (see previous post) well. And then the next yarn was inspired by one … Continue reading
Tour de Fleece!
Since I am now a self proclaimed spinner I’ve decided to participate in Tour de Fleece. What is that you ask? Well, you’re supposed to spin for each day during the Tour de France. Take a rest day when they … Continue reading
WWKIP Day
Yesterday was Worldwide Knit in Public day! I grabbed Andrea, picked up Monica (who I met at the spinning class a few months ago) and we ventured up to Polaris to take part. Fairly good turn out, I think I … Continue reading
Gaga for Spinning
It’s been awhile, but I am still around and I am still spinning! However not so much knitting lately. Since returning to work I’ve traveled to Chicago, the UK and Germany. So you can imagine that free time for crafting … Continue reading
More Awesome!
This totally made my night last night: This is my Burlesque yarn all knit up! Carrie (craftypuppylover on Ravelry) and I traded yarns and this is what she created with mine. My first ever finished hand spun looks beautiful! I … Continue reading
Spin City!
During a week in which I thought I would not do much with knitting and fiber, I actually ended up churning out a lot! I finished the left panel on the never ending WIP that is my vest and I … Continue reading