I've been knitting with nothing but handspun yarn for over a year.. and I haven't killed anyone yet?
Let's be honest, it's that last bit that's the most impressive. Given the yarn yearn year I'm having, I think I desire deserve a metal or something shiny or something.
Almost two and a half years ago, I spindle spun the yarn. Ravelry linky. I'm still impressed that I managed to get over 800 yards out of 4 oz of fiber while using a spindle.
Anyway, time passed and LOTS of things happened and at one point last month... I think it was last month but really who knows at this point... I knit Annis for the second time.
I sent the first one to Pinky D and there may or may not ever be photos. I'm in no position to pressure her about anything give how ferret on crack I am today. Don't ask.
The yarn is not as purple as the photo suggests, but y'all knew that already. It's long and warm without being too warm and I like it.
In update news!
Our Trish did post photos of her big shiny holiday balls! Makes me want to go visit and steal some for the garden. Not that I'd ever do something like that. I'd need a much larger handbag...
(Regarding the photo. I did take photos of me wearing the top and the scarf. Every single photo screamed "bosoms!" and we just can't have that. I don't need to have that awkward conversation again. /ahem)
That is lovely. And yes, you definitely deserve a metal.
Posted by: Carole | Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 01:42 PM
The shawl is so pretty. I'm glad you kept it for yourself even if you had to take pictures. ;)
You should have a metal AND some of Trish's big shiny holiday balls!
xoxo
Posted by: Marilyn | Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 01:56 PM
Lovely! I am so impressed by your handspun knitting challenge. You deserve a medal. A couple of shiny balls would make a perfect medal;)
Posted by: Karen | Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 02:32 PM
It's beautiful Cookie.
Merry Christmas.
My 'Cookie' Shawl is helping get through the north Texas cold weather.
You're in my thoughts.
Posted by: Tiny Tyrant | Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 03:18 PM
Annis is lovely. Is a ferret on crack anything like squish on Ritalin? BWAHAHAHHA! Do you feel like the squirrel in Over the Hedge?
Happy Postal days to you. xoxo
Posted by: Stacey | Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 03:31 PM
That's okay, every morning I have to wake up to Temple's phone singing "Because Boobs". It's really made for an interesting few weeks. Never remember to make him change it until 530am, though...
Posted by: Kitten | Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 04:52 PM
That's my girl!!!!!!!!!! Annis is beautiful and we both know how magnificent she is in handspun. Kudos, dearheart!!!!
Posted by: CindyCindy | Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 05:50 PM
Oh! Wow! I'm so impressed. I haven't even knit my Annis with purchased yarn, and you've spun and knit the whole thing? And it's perfect.
Posted by: pdxknitterati/MicheleLB | Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 06:21 PM
You said "boobies" like that's a bad thing!!
And I have been lax, but you are very sweet and I did get my package.
xoxoxox
Posted by: Datagoddess | Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 07:09 PM
Ohhh so lovely and the color,,, I wish it was that color,,,
Happy Holidays girl!
Posted by: Rachel | Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 08:27 PM
I thought about your handspun this weekend, baking up a million batches of cookies. Amazing! Love the shawl, great as always.
Posted by: Kelly | Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 11:13 PM
I'm hoping I can squeeze enough time to knit Annis once, let alone twice. And I don't care what yarn...
Yours is perfect! Love the color.
And you really do deserve a medal. Maybe two or three, even.
Posted by: gayle | Friday, December 23, 2011 at 04:55 AM
It's lovely! Merry Christmas
Posted by: Joy | Friday, December 23, 2011 at 06:15 AM
You make the best gifts. Nothing is better than a handspun, hand knit shawl. I know!
So, are you continuing on in 2012 with handspun only?
Happy Solstice!
Happy Christmas!
Happy Hanukkah!
Trite, but with feeling.
Posted by: margene | Friday, December 23, 2011 at 07:35 AM
You are an amazing spinner and knitter. I hope next year is a better year for you. Have a Merry Christmas! oooxxoo
Posted by: Helen | Friday, December 23, 2011 at 09:36 AM
me gusta...but I feel it's missing...boobs heheh
Posted by: kellys | Friday, December 23, 2011 at 10:24 AM
I think you definitely deserve a medal for this year's accomplishments in fiber - not to mention for getting through the year without much noticeable change to your sanity.
However, I don't know why we can't have the bosoms. Sheesh.
Happy whatever.
Posted by: Cheryl S. | Saturday, December 24, 2011 at 10:26 AM
You do deserve a metal. The shawl is very pretty.
I would have posted on the last couple posts, but you a link to the chicken thing and I got lost.
Posted by: Denise | Saturday, December 24, 2011 at 10:48 PM
You posted* a link to the chicken thing.
Yeah, I'm about half out of my mind. What else is new?
Posted by: Denise | Saturday, December 24, 2011 at 10:50 PM
Gosh, don't you just hate it when the photos scream "bosoms!" The shawl is lovely; perfect. Happy everything, Cookie!
Posted by: Kym | Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 09:49 AM
It is beautiful, Cookie. I think you deserve a very shiny and sparkly medal or whatever you want, for that matter.
Posted by: Angie | Monday, December 26, 2011 at 07:02 PM
Congratulations on almost a whole year of not killing anyone.
Posted by: Natalie | Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at 06:12 PM
Beautiful Annis. I like that pattern.
xoxox
Posted by: marianne | Friday, December 30, 2011 at 12:23 PM