Thursday, Aug 14, 2008

DTK: Episode 4

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Cast On
Patty- A totally made up market bag. I tried to follow the pattern in Bag Style, however, I hit a few road bumps and ended up making my own pattern that was easier for me! I also cast on for Elisa Nest tote (the same that Abby made) I also used Classic Elite Flash yarn. Then I cast on for four preemie hats which flew off my needles!! (It was a great stash busting project)
Abby-Thermal by Laura Chau from Knitty Winter ’06 and more headbands.

Cast Off
Patty-I finished my spunky eclectic socks, my totally made up market bag, four preemie hats, my monkey socks (finally)
Abby- Didn’t cast off anything : (

Drop Spindle Spinning
This week both Abby and I starting spinning on a drop spindle. We both bought gorgeous handmade drop spindle from our local yarn store. There we also picked up our roving!
Wanna learn?? Check out these great You Tube video series at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gXTWgMeMgI
Megan is fabulous she has a three part series covering all the steps of spinning yarn!!
Another great help is the Beginning Spinner’s group on Ravelry
I also found the Teach yourself Visually Spinning was very helpful and informative not only for drop spinning but also, for spinning on a wheel.

Contest Prize Winner is………Jetgirl313

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