Double Whammy

It was a double whammy in the mail department today. And it was a much needed yarny goodness and pattern book boost.

My books from Chapters arrived today as well as a package from Acme Fibres. From Acme, I bought two skeins of Merino superwash sock and another two skeins of Blue-Faced Leicester superwash sock. I also bought five ounces of Shetland roving for spinning.

I borrowed Sock Knitting Master Class from a friend last month. I soon discovered that I wanted (must) knit most of the patterns. I had two choices (a) not give the book back in hopes my friend forgets she owns a copy or (b) buy a copy for myself. I bought the book.

I bought Repect the Spindle by Abby Franquemont. Although it has been a long time coming, I think I want to learn how to spin. Last fall I went to the New York Sheep and Wool Festival (known as Rhinebeck in spinning, knitting and crochet circles) with two spinners. I regret not buying a drop spindle from Journey Wheel. My friend, M, generously lent me her favourite Bosworth, so now I've not no excuses as to why I can't spin. I tried my hand at spinning last weekend with some Fleece Artist Merino roving but it was a disaster. My friend recommended I should try spinning Shetland first. Since she's an avid spinner, I did what she suggested.

With the new books, yarn and fibre, I have no excuses to be bored. Now I just have to find the time to fit in dyeing, spinning and sock knitting.