Finally! A sweater and a blog post.

When I first started this blog thing, I intended to post at least once a week.  I’ve been failing miserably lately.  I’ve even considered quitting the whole thing.  I’m just not very compelled to write and share these days.  I’ve expressed my reticence to a few friends who protested, so I guess I have some fans and that will keep me going for awhile….

…and I’ll try to post more often.

I finished a sweater!

You can see that my burn has pretty much healed (closer inspection would reveal some discoloration, but nothing I’m worried about).  You can also see that spring has not really come to Missoula to stay yet.  Which means I can comfortably wear my new sweater everyday till it does.  The weather this time of year always keeps you guessing.  One day you are certain spring is here, then the next you’re cursing yourself for daring to wear sandals and a t-shirt to work because there’s snow on the ground when your shift is finished.

I find that finishing a wool sweater is a good cure for spring fever.

This sweater was great fun to knit.  I love bobbles and cables.   I’m also a huge fan of the top down construction.  I was able to make some adjustments when I realized the arm holes were going to slice into my armpits if I followed the pattern exactly.

Dyeing and spinning haven’t been neglected, in case you were worried.

I still struggle with over spinning  my yarn.  I really have to tell myself to slow down and focus!