Wed Jan 23, 2008

The race to Saturday

I think I’m going to make it.

As I intended, yesterday was spent spinning, for the most part. I’m sorry to say that it got a little sloppy in the afternoon, when the kids got home from school and my attention was divided between helping Veronica write a paper on Martin Luther King Jr. and my singles, but once it’s knit into Clark’s sweater, no one is going to know.

I carded the remaining two batts, spun 7 of them, plied and washed one skein,

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and this morning, I plied half of a second.

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(The half skein is on the right, remaining single on the left).

All that’s left is to spin two batts and ply them onto the partial skein.

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Then I’m done.

Whew!

Clark and I watched two of his cousins for a couple hours yesterday afternoon, and they all played super sweetly in the living room while I spun.

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I couldn’t believe it worked out that nice.

It’s so weird to see Clark play with boys. He’s always been the tagalong baby with my girls, so to have it just be him, and boys… I haven’t done boys yet. It’s always been girls and my baby. It’s taking some getting used to, but it’s incredibly cute.

Here’s a picture of the yarn I bought in Portland. If you’re as tired of seeing undyed brown around here as I am, it should be a treat.

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5 Responses to “The race to Saturday”

  1. Katie Says:

    Your yarn looks wonderful – I can’t wait to see what it looks like dyed! How lucky that the boys played so nicely while you spun… I’m hoping to get some done today. 🙂

  2. Stephanie Says:

    I am loving your spun yarn. Are you going to dye it? It looks so lovely and organic as the brown.

    Love your new yarns too. YUM!

  3. Sue Says:

    They do look cute all together and it is great for Clark to get some boy time too. I love the yarns you bought, and the green looks great.

  4. Jean Says:

    OOH such pretty yarn colors….. Jean

  5. carol gilchrist Says:

    oh its so lovely, your yarn. I love shibui, tho I haven’t bought any yet. and the zen garden stuff is so nice… yummy.

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