There are some random shots in my folder of various yarns. Had to rack the old greys to recall what they were about. Ah yes; just a handful of weeks back I was at last back in The Hutch (after four months absence - *#$)#)@&$ COVID). I didn't do much with the first three (and a bit) weeks, as the respite (ie rest and recovery) aspect was sorely required. Which is fine. I binge-watched some catchup telly and read and slept. Yes. A lot of that stuff.
I did come good about ten days before having to face returning to Edinburgh and being 'on duty' again with father's cares. A bit of me was actually looking forward to it. The other bit was a tad panicky as hadn't done anything worthwhile. I do rather need to feel I have achieved something each day, even if it is simply learning and researching a new word.
Anyhoo. I went into the hall cupboard, claimed the ladder and took down two large crates. I knew they contained wool; some of it my late mother's home-spun and some of it on cones from factory runs.
I got a little bit inspired. There will be finished product piccies sometime soon...
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| This gorgeous merino and silk mix won second prize at a show - will need to think carefully about what to use it for |
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| This is rougher handspun merino in natural colour... I made slipper for father... |
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| A dilly-bag made from bits of the cone yarn... of which there is quite a bit! |
I love that natural coloured merino yarn and can't wait to see the slipper.
ReplyDeleteCheers, Gail.
PS My big achievement for today was completing yesterday's Guardian cryptic crossword. A rare event!
Oh my word YAM your mom spun yarn, it is gorgeous.I look forward to all your upcoming projects.
ReplyDeleteOnce many years ago right after I started blogging I met Beth mom to Remington the Newfoundland pup.
He and Madi got into lots of mischief early on. Beth suggested I start saving Madi's fur, she told me she'd spin it into yarn for me. Finally I had enough to send (took 9 months) MOL. To give it strength she added some of Remington's long black furs. I had about 75 yards I think. I don't know if you saw that post. I'll send you the link once I verify you haven't seen.
Hugs HiC
Mom feels the same way about needing to have accomplished something each day - we think she does a lot each day, but she is always looking for that certain something.
ReplyDeleteLooks like some great projects ahead.
Woos, Lightning and Timber
That merino/silk is gorgeous. We can understand why you are looking for the special project. My late father did so e spinnong but never achieved that level of artisanship. Still its nice to have a jumper of wool vrom our sheep, spun by him for me to knit. Can't wait to see z few more of your projects.
ReplyDeleteHari OM
DeleteOH - so you have the farming background from NZ? My mother's family were hill farmers - mainly shepherding - and she could not only shear the sheep, but take the fleece all the way to finished garment. In OZ, she found a love for the Merino... Yxx
F must have been 3 sheets to the wind when she typed that - what a lot of mistakes. (Actually it was tablet on her lap in dim light with my head on the edge of it just before we went to sleep.) Yes, F grew up with thousands of sheep. Your Mum probably not just a good range of acquired skills, but the ability to innovate and acquire any other practical skill she needed along the way - nature of the environment.
DeleteThose yarns look wonderful. We can't wait to see what you make from them. That little bag will certainly come in handy too.
ReplyDeleteHari OM
DeleteThe dilly-bag was made specifically for my external drive... and I just completed a larger and more decorative one to gift a book to a neighbour... and totally forgot to photograph it!!! Will just have to work another &*> Yxx
My problem is always what to make when I find some awesome yarn! I'm sure you'll come up with something gorgeous :)
ReplyDeleteOh, Ma just started crocheting, and she is finding it fun and challenging to find the right (and the right amount ☺) yarn for each afghan project. That is such lovely yarn!!! I agree, you should wait til you find the right project...you'll knows it when you see it!
ReplyDeleteKisses,
Ruby ♥
we love the wool you used for slippers... it has something what feels like home somehow... so slippers were a super idea , they belong to home too ;O)
ReplyDeleteI know nothing about yarn but that Marino and silk is absolutely beautiful and I can see it as a scarf or one of those towel things that you put around your neck that I can't remember the name of. You are like I am you can always entertain yourself. I don't ever get to binge-watch because Bob always has the big TV but I would if I could
ReplyDeleteOh wow! The merino looks absolutely luscious! Catchup telly is important work, too :)
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful yarns! I wish I got inspired looking at mine like you do yours.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that your mum was recognized for her amazing skills! Just so beautiful! namaste, janice xx
ReplyDeleteYarn 'stash' is what we call it USA ~ Gorgeous yarns ~
ReplyDeleteI try to stay out of yarn stores ~ can't knit fast enough ~ soooo.no go ~ LOL
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