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May 24, 2007
Things That Make Me Go Hmmm
~Kristi is editing the next edition of Yarnival. She's looking for entries, particularly ones about fiber festivals, so go on and submit something for her to consider, won't you?
~I spun a few more silk hankies and then wound the singles into a center pull ball and then plyed them on the Lendrum. Is it cheating to ply spindle spun singles on a wheel? It's a very tiny skein but it's my first ever silk and I'm damned proud of it.
~Have you contributed to Claudia's Ride yet? There are some great yarn-y and fiber-y prizes to be had, not to mention the over all good feeling you get by supporting such a worthwhile cause. Go on, you know you've been meaning to get to it.
~Erin has two new colorways inspired by my Eye Candy Friday photos! One is Lilacs:
And the other is Daffodils:
I think they're gorgeous and I'm thrilled to have provided Erin with the inspiration for these yarns. Are you going to buy some? Tell her Carole sent you and you'll get a special discount.
~Remember the Mad Weave socks from Sock Madness that you all liked so much? The pattern is now available for free at Tina's blog. Speaking of Sock Madness, I won't be competing in Round Two. Instead, I'll be co-hosting with Hillary. Squee!
~Speaking of worthwhile causes, I knit four squares for the Rebuilding Greensburg project. Lois knit a square, too, and the five of them are winging their way to Laura as we speak. Err, write. Err, read. Whatever, I've mailed them. There's plenty of time for you to knit and mail a square, too. Just saying.
Posted by Carole at May 24, 2007 7:00 AM
Comments
Your silk yarn is so pretty! What are you going to knit with it?
Posted by: Karen at May 24, 2007 7:23 AM
Beautiful silk spinning! Love the sock yarns!
Posted by: Kelly at May 24, 2007 7:24 AM
You silk looks fabulous! The Carole's Eye Candy yarn is gorgeous, too. I'll be handing my squares to Laura IN PERSON next month, just sayin';-)
Posted by: margene at May 24, 2007 7:58 AM
I forget how far behind I get on dial up. I love the bag. Grreat job on the lining. It is so rewarding when you can find something in your stash, whatever kind it is, that matches.
On silk... fun though, huh?
Posted by: Judy at May 24, 2007 8:05 AM
Nice job on the silk! I don't think plying with a wheel is cheating--it's still handspun, however you look at it.
Posted by: Rachel at May 24, 2007 8:12 AM
Beautiful new colourways, and your silk yarn looks great too.
Posted by: Ruth at May 24, 2007 8:12 AM
I don't think it's cheating at all to ply spindle spun singles on a wheel. It's what all the grown-ups co.
Posted by: susan at May 24, 2007 8:18 AM
Yay! Thanks for the sock link!
Posted by: Amy at May 24, 2007 8:19 AM
The silk yarn is gorgeous!
How cool to have inspired Erin to create such beautiful yarn; I may have to get some. (Who am I kidding; I DEFINITELY have to get some.)
Four squares - way to go. I haven't knit any yet, but definitely plan to. Thanks for the reminder :)
Posted by: Julie at May 24, 2007 8:34 AM
Oh excellent! How cool to have inspired colorways!
Posted by: Emily at May 24, 2007 8:40 AM
Bummer, she's already sold out of your yarns :(
Posted by: Julie at May 24, 2007 8:41 AM
Thanks for the link to that pattern - it will be #8 that I try for my SockPal! Maybe the 8th time is the charm?
Love the hankies yarn - looks so shimmery!
Posted by: PumpkinMama at May 24, 2007 8:48 AM
Your silk looks yummy and the daffodil and lilac colorways are really gorgeous. But what intrigued me most was the ring on your thumb!!Tres chic!
Posted by: Deb at May 24, 2007 9:04 AM
You should be dayum proud - that silk is gorgeous. Now, um.. when does Sock Madness Round 2 insanity...er... competition start?
Posted by: Anne at May 24, 2007 9:10 AM
That's some awesome spindle spinning Carole of those silk hankies! Erin sold out of the above yarns, but I bought a skein in another.
Posted by: Manise at May 24, 2007 9:19 AM
The silk looks great.
Posted by: hillary at May 24, 2007 9:32 AM
Pretty pretty Silk Spinning! Pretty pretty Yarn Colorways! Pretty pretty Squares!! Hooray for squares!! I love you ya know Carole. Thanks so much for helping with the project. :)
Posted by: Laura at May 24, 2007 9:46 AM
I think wheel plying the spindle spun yarn is genius! Have you ever tried plying from a nostepinne? And I like your ring....I have the same one!
Posted by: Marcia Cooke at May 24, 2007 9:59 AM
Those are lovely colorways you have inspired this spring! Your silk has inspired me to add another purchase (silk hankies) to my festival shopping list. I did the reverse recently and spun singles on the wheel then plied with a spindle because all of the bobbins were full... good thing we are tool-using animals:)
Posted by: Birdsong at May 24, 2007 9:59 AM
OMG OMG OMG! Lookit you go! :D :D
And no, plying spindle spun on a wheel is not cheating.
Silk! On a spindle!
Posted by: Marcy at May 24, 2007 10:12 AM
Thanks for the Rebuilding link!
Posted by: Sylvia at May 24, 2007 10:21 AM
Ha! I've done the opposite--spun on a wheel and plied the singles with a spindle. ;-)
You're making me want to play with silk now...
Posted by: Beth S. at May 24, 2007 10:39 AM
Hmmmmm, gorgeous silk, Carole! Now, are you wonderin why you've waiting to long??? ;-)
Thanks for the Yarnival shout out!
Posted by: Kristi aka Fiber Fool at May 24, 2007 10:40 AM
Thanks for the shout-out!
Posted by: claudia at May 24, 2007 10:45 AM
Gorgeous colors and the silk is beyond fabulous.
Posted by: Stephanie at May 24, 2007 10:51 AM
I'm mailing my six squares to Laura today (plus a little surprise for undertaking such a huge project - since she's already commented, hopefully it'll still be a surprise!). I still have a silk hankie in my stash that I may need to spin soon - yours is so pretty!
Posted by: elizabeth at May 24, 2007 10:59 AM
The silk looks gorgeous! And I love those yarns in your eye candy friday inspired colorways--so pretty.
I've knit a square for the greensburg project and plan to do more. I think I'm going to wait until I have a few done, then send them in.
Posted by: Elisabeth at May 24, 2007 11:07 AM
The silk is gorgeous!! It's so tiny and cute. Was it much different to spin than wool?
Posted by: ~Kristie at May 24, 2007 11:35 AM
Are you sure you're not doing Eye Candy Friday a day early?
Posted by: Lucia at May 24, 2007 12:09 PM
I woke up late this morning...eewww...your title for me would be "things that me go droool". Just gorgeous & who CAN resist helping out? You so good!
Posted by: Carol at May 24, 2007 12:26 PM
Your silk is beautiful!
Posted by: Beth at May 24, 2007 4:54 PM
Hi Carole! Thanks so much for recommending my Mad Weave socks, you're so kind. I can't wait until SMII - are you ready for the whirlwind? ;)
Posted by: Tina at May 24, 2007 6:53 PM
Your silk looks great. I really love spinning silk.
Posted by: Susan at May 24, 2007 8:07 PM
Congrats on the Sock Madness gig and thanks for the pattern link!
Posted by: Chris at May 24, 2007 8:49 PM
So much goodness in this post! You are so good at spreading the word!
Posted by: Kirsten at May 24, 2007 9:31 PM
Pretty pretty silk! And thanks for linking to the Madweave sock pattern -- I love it!
Posted by: amanda at May 24, 2007 9:46 PM
I LOVE the colorways you inspired! So pretty!
Posted by: Debi at May 25, 2007 1:17 AM
I LOVE the colorways you inspired! So pretty!
Posted by: Debi at May 25, 2007 1:18 AM
love the silk! Congrats!!
Posted by: Teyani at May 25, 2007 1:47 AM
You did a great job with your silk hankies. Very pretty!
Posted by: Karen at May 25, 2007 9:03 AM
I love Erin's dandelion colorway....very nice! Your silk spinning looks pretty nice too!
Posted by: Kim at May 25, 2007 9:25 AM
Your spun silk yarn is beautiful. Congratulations!
Posted by: BigAlice at May 25, 2007 12:59 PM
wow, i just LOVE the "carole" colors!
Posted by: anne at May 25, 2007 9:00 PM
The silk is impressive. You don't just talk the talk.
Posted by: Laurie at May 27, 2007 10:12 PM
