This is some Tussah silk noils. The plan is to dye them several colors and mix them with wool for a tweed type yarn.
This is the Support Spindle by Royale Hare . It is GREAT. I actually mastered the one-handed long draw within a few minutes of using it. I can't wait until my grandkid goes home so I can actually use it.
These are the Viking combs by Indigo Hound. I have their 5-pitch English combs and love them. I wanted these to use on shorter fibers.
Then, Knitpicks had a 40% off book sale at KnitPicks . Sooooo:
I now have all of Elizabeth Zimmermann's books. I got my first one, "Knitting Without Tears" for 5 cents at a garage sale. I fell in love with her style.
I heard so many good things about this book that I thought I would get it. I all ready do socks on 2 circulars on occasion, but there is always something new to learn.
I really like the sock book by these ladies, so I had to get this one. I like the idea of "Knit-to-Fit", too. Knitting a sweater that actually fits my body is a rare thing. I'm hoping this book will help.I really haven't had a chance to read these yet. I'll let you know what I think when I've gone through them. At a glace, they look pretty good.
Gotta run. The lightening is hitting hard outside and I have to unplug the modem. We've lost one computer and one answering machine to lightening already.
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We had the Elizabeth Zimmerman DVD in the store for all of 20 minutes before we were sold out (ok, so staff bought all the copies) - and I'm sorry I didn't snatch one up.
That's quite the hawl there! have fun with your new toys!
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Some great books there. I'll have to go check out Knit Picks, wonder if the sale is still on :P.
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