Four Day Weekend

It's been socks and spinning this weekend instead of the end of Victoria. The pattern seems to be buried deep within the office, and so far has refused to give itself up. Shame that, because I was so ready to get the basics done and don't want to work on a trial and error basis with the avoid-frogging mohair.

The Zigzag anklets are finished, and the Marie Antoinette's are as well. The replacement yarn for the Kitri's has been wound, and it was a bit of a disappointing operation. Many, many slubs, and broken plies in each of the three skeins. Regardless, those socks are going to get started, maybe even today. Since giving them a go a couple of weeks ago, I've been pining for them.

Zigzag anklets from Knitting Socks with Handpainted Yarn
Koigu KPPM
2.25 mm needles

Marie Antoinette,
Woolen Rabbit Harmony Sock in Tupelo Honey
2.25 mm needles
Now the spinning. This is the most consistently spun yarn yet and it is soft enough to make something wearable. The Corriedale is a bit rough though, so felted slippers might be the thing.
Hello Yarn Corriedale in Thrive2 ply, fingering to DK, 200 g.
Lost count of the yardage

And finally, thin and thick singles, 100g superwash merino, 70 yards. Soft, soft, soft.


It's been a very quiet weekend so far, enlivend by a few good laughs with Peter, loads of snuggling with the dog, and beautiful weather. More of the same is expected today, and some of the frazzle of the past few months has been relieved. Maybe a foray into the real world to look for buttons for Ella and Victoria will be made. It seems unlikely. It would most likely take an act of God to pry me out of the yard.