Finally got Into Blogger again

After several years of trying I've finally convinced Google that this blog is mine (woohoo!). I’m still crafting away and the silence doesn’t mean I haven’t been busy. For those of you that don’t spin the Tour de Fleece 2020 started yesterday with much excitement. I’m spinning some Hilltop Cloud silk/mohair blend on my Sonata for starters. It’s in beautiful jewel tones and is a dream to spin and oh so soft. 

Noro Hat and mitts

Uhlan in Noro Kureyon

Flip tops to match

Pop Blanket

Pop blanket by Tin can knits, knitted in Knitpicks chroma worsted lollipop and Drops big merino. I knitted 42 squares and joined them in a random 6x7 pattern. It took about two weeks from start to finish.

Knit, Swirl

Here's my Depth of Field from Sandy McIvers book Knit,Swirl. It's made from alternating welts of purple Noro Kama and my World of Wool glitzy Aubergine handspun. I wasn't too sure about it as I was knitting it but I'm very happy with how its turned out.  It's very cosy perfect for a cold winters night.

Elijah

Elijah the elephant an Ysolda Teague pattern.  He's made from Old Maiden Aunt merino/ bamboo fluff that I spun on my Sonata and Navajo plied to give a DK weight yarn. I put a packet of dried aduki beans in his bottom so he sits right up.  It was a really enjoyable and quick knit.

Cats

Here are pictures of my cats Jacob and Symmetry (Simmy for short). They're 2 years old now and as adorable as ever. They were from Cocoa's last litter before she was spayed.

Jacob

Simmy

A few things ...

Socks made from handyed handspun BFL. Pattern was free from ravelry (annoyingly have forgotten the name). Had an interesting heel contruction (toe up) that fits really well.

Fingerless mitts made from handspun merino/silk blend. Made the pattern up as I went along.

Baby soaker made from drops yarn and free pattern