Apparently one word just doesn’t cut the mustard when it comes to yarn and I need to talk about that yarn in the picture yesterday.
That’s 4 skeins of yarn that I spun up. The fiber is Lincoln Cross that I bought from Barneswallow Farm at Rhinebeck. I bought the green and the rose in 2006 and the blue and the cranberry in 2007. It’s about time I got to them, don’t you think? It’s more or less a worsted weight and I’m thinking colorwork mittens. Any pattern suggestions?
The truth is, I’ve been spinning a lot lately. My motivation comes from the fact that this weekend is New Hampshire Sheep & Wool and I told myself I couldn’t buy anything if I didn’t spin every day for the two weeks prior to the festival. That was a good little trick I played on myself because it definitely motivated me to spin and it made some room in the fiber drawer, too. Heh.
Anyway, I’ll be there on Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday we’ll be doing the traditional blogger meet up at lunchtime in the picnic area. Who will be there?
Julie Said,
Gorgeous yarns Carole! Check out Folk Mittens for several worsted colorwork mitten options. I think this one is particularly suited to your yarns: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/finnish-mittens
I’ll be at NH S&W on Saturday, hope to say Hi!
Julie Said,
I wondered if that was your handspun when I saw it yesterday; it’s beautiful. I love the colors.
This will be my first time at NHS&W; I’ll be there on Saturday. Hope to see you there.
Kathy Said,
Will MISS you tons on Saturday. Eat some kettle corn for me!
Dave Daniels Said,
Those colors all go so well together. Colorwork would be perfect.
I ***WISH*** I could go to NHS&W, but, alas, I’ll be working 12 days in a row. (Mother’s Day = Floral Industry Insanity)
margene Said,
I bought the Rose batts in 2006, too and they were one of the first things I spun (bad yarn). This time I bought two beautiful gray batts. I’m not sure what they’ll be. The yarn looks cozy and warm. Colorwork would be fabulous!
deb Said,
Wow – it’s even more beautiful now that i know THAT! Have fun festing!!
Brenda Said,
I think the Fiddlehead Mittens from Hello Yarn are beautiful. I’m thinking of spinning some yarn for a pair for myself. Your yarn is beautiful!
Manise Said,
Thanks for the reminder on the Barnswallow batts. I have the the blue red and green ones that also need to be spun up. See you Saturday. 2 sleeps!
Vicki Said,
So pretty! I have no pattern suggestion, but they’ll surely make some lovely mitts. Have a fun weekend!
Hillary Said,
They are beautiful and I can definitely see them as colorwork mittens. Have a great time at the festival!
Knitnana Said,
They’re just so pretty! I don’t have a suggestion as to pattern, but they’ll be really nice knitted up together!
(Isn’t it funny the tricks we play on ourselves to get what we really want!)
(((Hugs)))
britt Said,
i wish! too far away.
Kathy Said,
How about Julia’s Chevron Love?
Kim Said,
Very pretty…the will make beautiful stranded mittens!
See you this weekend.
Teyani Said,
gorgeous yarns –
I’ve also seen some really pretty fair isle cowls on ravelry
Mary Said,
I second the fiddlehead mittens, or Kate Gilbert’s bird in hand mittens would be gorgeous too with those colors.
kathy b Said,
Lovely job Carol. .Have fun at the fiber fest. Do tell all!
Nora Said,
Very pretty, and I can see the mittens now…
Cookie Said,
I knew it was your yarn. Wonderful colors.
I wish I could go. I really do live on the wrong coast. Hug Manise for me!
Carrie Said,
Beautiful spinning! Have fun at the fair, and pat a sheep for me.
Lucia Said,
Very nice! I plan to be at NH on Saturday.
Karen Said,
Your yarn is lovely. It will make spectacular mittens.
I plan to be at the NH Sheep & Wool on Sunday. I’ll look for you.
Sarah Said,
I’ll be there on Saturday with my mom in tow – not sure we’ll make the blogger meet-up but I will keep an eye out for you!
Sarah Said,
That is lovely yarn, and an incredible inspiration for more regular time spinning. Have a wonderful time this weekend, Carole. I wish I could be there.
Marcia Said,
Colorwork mittens would be perfect! See you Saturday!
Sara Said,
I will be there – not sure what time – but, I will stop and say “Hi” – can’t wait to see you and Dale…
gale (she shoots sheep shots) Said,
I have answers! Agree with the Chevron Love suggestion http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/chevron-love-mittens and yup I’ll be there just for Saturday, I’m helping out/selling at the Woolybuns booth , come visit me!
JessaLu Said,
oooh pretty handspun!
…maybe I’ll come up on Saturday. I don’t have any other plans and hell, it’s only a six hour round trip. ;op
Jean Said,
Holy cow… the simplest things, huh? So beautiful.
See you Saturday!!
Will bring Yuengling.
Ina Said,
That yarn looks scrumptious! Have fun at NHS&W. I keep meaning to come up some year.
Martha Said,
They have food vendors, right? We don’t need to pack a lunch?
Leave it to me to have my first thought be “Where is the food?”
claudia Said,
I love how Martha thinks. See you soon!
Karen Said,
Pretty handspun! I wish I was going this weekend, but I’m not. Have fun!
Patty Said,
Have fun! My only shot is Sunday – that may be my Mother’s Day wish. Hoping you have a great time.
Doris Said,
Beautiful yarns! Even prettier now that I know they are handspun… Have a great weekend. Happy Mother’s Day
Laurie Said,
I will be curious to see the replacement fiber. See you soon!
me Said,
such beautiful yarn you spin! Great job! Great talent! Keep up the great spinning with those great colors!
LittleWit Said,
I made myself knit up 3/4 of the yarn I bought at MDSW last year before I bought anything this year.
I’d say it’s a pretty good motivator.