Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Grey Skies & Spinning

We've had a few days of grey skies and drizzle, but it is making everything lush and green and I am adoring the grey/new green combination.
 Over the weekend in between our first outing this year in the caravan, we popped over to the Fort Frederick Market Fair - which I love and look forward to every year now.   At which I purchased this snugly soft stuff.
 'Cos I thought I'd drive myself batty having a go with this....
A lovely lady at the fair was so generous as to give me a my own personal mini training session.  For which I will be forever grateful.
 It's tricky and patience testing, especially since we have a new furry addition to our family, but I think with time and perhaps a stiff drink it will be very rewarding. 
 So far I squeaked out the tiniest ball of homemade wool and knitting up a few tiny stitches. 
It is ever so soft and snugly  just a shame it isn't a wee bit bigger!  I know with time and practice it will only get better and it is certainly way easier than I thought it would be!
I just need to remember to lock up a certain fur ball which might make things a wee bit easier.

Have you tried spinning? I'd love to hear how it went.

Toodles....L ....♥

3 comments:

  1. I tried spinning with a spindle when I was young. ;-) But I have a spinning wheel waiting for me in the attic .... Maybe next winter. My neighbour is an experienced spinner. She might teach me.
    Your wool looks good! Well done!

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  2. Your first go at spinning looks exactly like mine! I only just started spinning too and I enjoy it so much. I agree with you about it being patience testing, but practice makes it better :) Good job!

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  3. I do have one of those spinning things like you have, someone gave me one, not yet been tempted to try it out, Your knitting looks nice, I like the texture.
    louise

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