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04/20/2009

Back on track...maybe...

I have really neglecting the blog lately. I have been doing a ton of stuff but just not posting about it. So here goes. Hopefully I won't leave anything out.

I finished Hamsa.
Hamsa

I liked it alot but I gifted it to a friend on Ravelry who is not a lace knitter. Loves to knit but swears she can't knit lace. Now she has hand knit lace.

I also knit Aeolian with the handspun from last time.
Aeolian

Aeolian

Aeolian

I love this shawl. It had to be one of the most fun knits I have done...ever. After I finished it I decided to spin yarn for another one.

Rambo Roving

I dyed this so I could do a color block 2 ply. It matches up perfectly in most areas but has areas where the plies are different so the color will slowly fade into the next color. Very fun to ply! I did start knitting the shawl too but it hasn't changed color yet so when it does I will get a photo.

Handspun - Color Block

I also spun this
Sunshine Yarns - Peach Blossoms
into yarn for a friend.

This is how the yarn turned out.
Sunshine Yarn - Peach Blossom
Sunshine Yarn - Peach Blossom

She gave me this in return.

Roving to Yarn 057

I also dyed this roving.
Roving - Esme Island

And I am currently spinning this one.
Roving to Yarn 026

I have also decided that I want to sell alot of my stash and try to knit with more handspun. It makes for slower starts but it is kind of fun to control everything from start to finish. We will see how that goes but I am trying to make an effort. It is hard to let go of some of the yarn and I am not sure why but I am taking baby steps. You can see what I currently have for sale over on ravelry.

Comments

Aeolian is stunning!

Posted by: JessaLu | 04/21/2009

It's all so beautiful!

Posted by: Stephanie | 04/21/2009

I'm glad you're posting again. LOVE seeing your work!

Posted by: Suzy | 04/21/2009

Oh, Cayli! The Aeolian is like a dream! I think it's the most beautiful shawl you've knit yet - and it's in your handspun! Your newest handspun is amazing. You really are incredibly talented when it comes to spinning consistent and lovely yarn.

You're an inspiration!

Posted by: Gina aka SleepyEyes | 04/24/2009

beautiful lace! Aeolian is breathtaking, really really beautiful! Love your handspun, and your dyed rovings!

Posted by: Amanda Cathleen | 04/24/2009

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