Saturday, June 20, 2009

Latest Knitting Projects




I've been working on several projects getting ready for Lavender Field Day next Saturday. I tried 2 different styles of market bags. They are usually made from cotton yarn and crocheted. I knitted one in cotton and then tried one in the wool yarn from our sheep. They are both nice, but I actually prefer the wool one - seems sturdier and it is much larger (and still has stretch!). I also have homespun yarn from 3 different sheep and in 3 different natural colors.

I am also working on a basketweave scarf that can be wrapped and buttoned...pic to come later. It is made from a purple alpaca yarn I bought in Maryland - very soft and nice. Included in my inventory next week will be a lot of children's hats, some scarves, and a few felted items. I guess I better get busy!

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Coming Soon!


Not much to report right now. Jerry's been trimming sheep getting them ready for August - Ohio State Fair and the Michigan Fiber Festival in Allegan around the 15th. We'll take the black ewe (Sporty Spice), the new black ram (Othello), and at least a couple of lambs (no names yet!). I'm also planning on entering Othello's fleece and a few skeins of handspun yarn into competition. I really just want to get an idea of how I am doing compared to other spinners.


In the meantime, I'm getting things ready for the first annual Lavender Field Day at the Freckle Bear Lavender Farm in Champaign County (6332 Nine Mile Rd.). There will be all sorts of great foods (including amish baked goods) and crafts. I will have homespun yarn, hand-dyed yarn, hats, scarves, market bags, etc. for sale. I will post some pix over the next couple of weeks to highlight some of the items. We hope to see you there!