Wow! It has really been almost a week since my last post. Time has been flying. Becka and I are working on the new class schedule, rearranging yarn to make room for the new season, and working on our Sprouts.
Well, actually, I'm working on Sprout. Bec finished hers and it is beautiful. I was supposed to block it for her days ago, but still haven't quite gotten around to it. I really need to get my act together because she promised I could use it as a store sample for a little while in exchange for the yet to happen blocking.
Knit at Night last week was absolutely fantastic. The gang surprised me and the other April birthday knitters with a little party. I had a blast. Thank you!!!!!
Sandy discovered the new sock yarn-
Austermann Step. 75% Superwash wool, 25% nylon, with Aloe and Jojoba Oil to help keep your feet soft and smooth.
You may have noticed a lot of Sprout knitting happening in those pictures. A few are almost done. Emily sewed on her buttons on Saturday, and promised me pictures once it's blocked. Diana is close to finishing - just in time for her vacation getaway. And Terri has joined her sleeves to the body -she's more than halfway there!
In the non-Sprout world, Marcia whipped up an heirloom quality baby blanket, and finished another beautiful gansey. I don't know how she does it!
Joannie finished her Twilley's scarf. Love the colors!
And when not Sprouting, I've been spinning. I have another skein ready to be added to the afghan, and my first merino/silk (a score from Spunky Eclectic at SPA) - that won't be in the blanket. And I have about 2 ounces of alpaca on the wheel now. I'm experimenting with spinning it thinner and thinner. I'm not at laceweight yet, but I think I've got a good sportweight when plied.
