I am doing a happy dance, yippee! I was able to sign up to SP6. I am one of the very last additions. Thank you gals for allowing me to jump in the wagon :). I will add my questionnaire tomorrow to the sidebar. I can't wait to get my secret pal :).
Today was Nite in Knots at Yarn Today and like always, a sensational time was had by all. Rachel brought in one of her artwork in for us to see--it was AMAZING! I would like to describe it, but I am afraid I lack the words. I will try to get a picture of it next Thursday. Tina from Yarn Today has taken to her electric spinning wheel and is flying away making luscious skein after skein. I keep reminding her that my birthday is coming up ;).
Oh, I took my new knitting bag with me and I love it. It fits lots of yarn AND it stays up while I am knitting, so the yarn doesn't "pop" out of the bag. The extra pockets come in very handy too. The inside even has a place where I can put my knitting tool--yep, the one for looming. Thank you Kelly :).
In knitting news, I am going to start swatching for Kepler. I hope I can find a suitable yarn for it. I have some cotton-ease, but I am afraid that my gauge is a bit loose with cotton, so I have to try something different. The obstacle: finding a yarn that it is not too scratchy and yet have enough crisp to it to show off the cables.
In looming news, the Demo day at Yarn Today is this Saturday. I am excited and yet afraid. It is my first time demonstrating--if you don't count the demos at fairs and other community events. I am just a bit afraid--I hope everything goes ok, and that I have the knowledge necessary. I guess, I am just worried that I won't know everything they would like me to know. How about if someone asks me to do something that I can't do, what would I say?
But, no more worrying for the night. I want to show you what I did today on the looms.
My Ballerina Slippers on a Loom
They sort of resemble the knitted ballerina slippers.
Only one of them is felted so far-I wanted to see that I got the measurements correct.
Actually, I made 3 of them, but the very first one came out soooooooo humongous that it would have fit an elephant. It looks more like a bowl rather than a hat. I don't have a picture of my first goof-off because I purposely accidentally left it at Nite in Knots. But, I will show you a pic Saturday of the Elephant Slipper, as I have named it, lol. Yeah, swatching has not sinked in yet, I will learn one of these days.
In this last picture, the pair is underneath and waiting to be felted. I am going to write down the pattern, and then loom knit another pair tomorrow-yep, these slippers can be done in about 4 hours! I'm thinking of doubling the soles so they are a bit more comfy.
Wow, I love those slippers! I'd love to get a copy of the pattern! When you've posted it, if it's for sale, let me know so I can go buy it :)
I got my looms back out the other day to show my friend how to make a baby hat. She has fallen in love (we still have to get together so I can show her a bind off method) and now I'm getting the loomin crave again. I love these things! I just might have to happen by "your place" to get some new looms :)
Posted by: Tracey | September 17, 2005 at 10:04 AM
Great job on the slippers! And try to relax and enjoy your looming demo. I'm sure you'll do just great! Remember to breathe, try to laugh, and let everyone see your passion for looming. Before you know it, they will all want a loom and Sam will have to hire a helper to get him through the rush!
Posted by: Becky | September 16, 2005 at 03:16 PM