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I am the luckiest girl! Carolyn made me a pair of socks! I guess I kinda whined about it. . .being the only girl at the store without a pair. . .but she made me a pair of socks! They are so pretty and smooshy and comfy and pretty! Here are a few pictures to get your envy on.
Made from Dream in Color’s Smooshy, I’m not sure what the colorway is, but blissful blues and greens surround my happy feet. THANK YOU CAROLYN! She put a simple cable down the side which gives these socks a bit of punch! She has also chosen to do the heel flap which I really enjoy!
Wow. . .it has been a long day. There is nothing better than a day out with the girls, the wind in our hair, and our fiber falling out of the trunk of the car. My spinning group went to Aurora today to visit the Fibre Sale that was going on, and boy did we find some finds.
We started by walking around, searching high and low for good deals. We walked the whole floor before any money was exchanged, though there were mental lists forming. The first of my purchases was at a wonderful and colorful booth.
Sue and I found a wonderful deal! We found a 5 lb ?Romney? fleece for $20! So we split the cost, and will go through the process of washing/carding/and spinning it soon.
Mo found a spinning wheel that she left with. It’s going to be a great wheel for her to ply long lengths of yarn onto.
We completely filled the car to the brim! It was so squished by the time we left, we barely all fit!
But we did have to make a stop at Pacific Wool and Fiber in Dundee, and they were actually open this time! So many times we have stopped during their business hours and they have been closed. But we found some great fibers.
As soon as we got back to town, we unloaded the car. It was so full, things were bursting out!
So we went up to the third floor of the Boersma’s building and set up camp. Everyone had their wheels out, and we finally got Maria on her feet. She was so excited, as were we all!
And so, that brings this adventure to a close. Until next time, and next post, Au Revoir!
So the past few weeks have been really crazy. My boyfriend and I have just moved into an apt and we’ve been really busy trying to get everything packed and moved. We’re just about all set up now. We have internet access anyway, and that’s the most important! So anyway, here’s a sneak peak at my new home.
This is the Kitchen looking into my “Craft Room” or “Office” as I call it when Matt’s around. 
My lovely knit hats hanging on the back of the Craft Room door. From left to right: Fair Isle hat in Ultra Alpacca, Rolled Brim hat in Ultra Tweed, Cable Rimmed hat in Blue Moon yarn, Ribbed Lace hat in Dream in Color Classy, and my very own pattern and homespun, Shetland in Sea Mist.
I’ve been practicing on my beading as well with these “One of a Kind” stitch markers. . .
And here is my Noro Stash that I am making my Entrelac Shawl with. It called for 15 skeins, I have about 2 3/4 skeins in it so far. . .don’t think I’m going to use all 15.
And so that’s what I have been up to lately. I have also started a wonderful sock pattern from Ravelry out of Happy Feet. It’s so gorgeous and fun to knit! I can’t wait to get these ones done! Not much to report on the spinning front, though I will be going to another fiber sale on the 19th! More fiber posts to come, I promise!
