Not exactly news, but whatever.
Squish was right. There are is a garter stitch edging on the scarf I showed you yesterday.
Last night, I ripped three night's worth of knitting and began again. I'm not sure I like the new smaller size, but I'm too tired and annoyed with myself to start it yet again.
Today, I will mail out my Tour de Fleece challenge. I should be able to show you Saturday or Monday. Need it to arrive at it's proper home before sharing, of course.
I'm still in a state of shock over the whole thing. Spindling and plying a pound of roving in 16/17 days is not something I ever thought I'd do. But I did and my brother and sister spinners tell me it looks good.
I think they are very kind.
I guess we'll know the truth of it soon enough.
Happy Thursday, everyone!
I'm sad for you that you had to restart the scarf. Bummer. But be proud of all that spinning!
Posted by: Carole | Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 09:38 AM
Wow, I can't believe you spun a POUND of roving! I'm still struggling with my 4 little ounces. You amaze me.
Posted by: Yarndude | Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 09:55 AM
Now stop and ask yourself if most of the people on Team Crankypants usually just say stuff to be nice.
I'm spinning with a wheel and i bet I didn't even finish a pound yet myself.
Yay you get to knit the first three inches of that scarf again! It must have been really fun if you're doing it twice!
Posted by: Bams | Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 10:06 AM
Kindred scarf spirits. I'm quite accustomed to ripping my scarves at least twice. I wish you well on the challenge and Happy Thursday to you!
Posted by: CindyCindy | Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 10:28 AM
Oh, that must be how you knit so fast, you're not used to having to rip things out! I thought that was part of the process.
And, please, people who hang out with you being *kind*?? Really, I'll be able to get off the floor in a minute, once I reattach my ass.
Posted by: DataGoddess | Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 11:28 AM
You were still shell shocked from the spinning. That's your excuse... USE IT! :D You did do a wonderful job and Joan will love it.
Posted by: Stacey | Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 12:12 PM
First off, SS about your scarf. I didn't even notice it, did you really have to rip it out??? Couldn't you have left it as is? Was it curling??? Either way, I have faith in you, I'm sure you will get it done in plenty of time.
Secondly,
"But I did and my brother and sister spinners tell me it looks good"
I don't think anyone told you it looked just good.
It is truly FABULOUS and looks totally GORGEOUS! You are too hard on yourself. Accept the fact hun.... you now have to add Spindle Queen to your long list of talents. Right next to Lord of Lace, and Madam Superior of Socks!
TC
Posted by: Beverly | Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 12:17 PM
That's an achievement. I'll join your dumbassery club.
Posted by: Gale | Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 12:32 PM
An ounce a day? Truly, I am not worthy. It takes me **hours* to spin about .4 oz. On a wheel.
Posted by: Lucia | Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 12:33 PM
P.S. And I can't see the comments. Is it just me?
Posted by: Lucia | Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 12:33 PM
I for one, am very proud of your accomplishments!
Go have a drink and relax now.
**hugs**
Posted by: Megan S | Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 12:38 PM
As I've said, you're a natural spinner. They yarn is breathtaking and will be well received.
Posted by: margene | Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 12:40 PM
I had the same thing happen with a Knitpicks pattern: the pattern instructions mentioned a garter edging, but the row-by-row instructions didn't, at all. Grrr.
Posted by: aliceq | Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 12:52 PM
You're amazing to have spun so much on your spindle! Bravo!! Yellow shirt for you!
Posted by: beverly | Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 01:10 PM
Oh please. Since when have we ever said anything nice that wasn't totally warranted? In fact, I think if all the Crankypantsers were honest, we'd tell you it was difficult to be nice, because we're not used to it, but the yarn was so lovely we had no choice.
Sheesh, woman. Stop hanging out with your mother so you can remember you rock.
Posted by: Carrie | Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 01:16 PM
I really shouldn't say this now after you have already started over but could you have picked up stitches along the edges and done the garter after you were done with the scarf?
/sorry to have mentioned it....
xo
Posted by: Marilyn | Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 01:26 PM
Bummer about the scarf. It can't make you a dumbass, I do that all the time and I'm certainly not - ! Well, never mind.
Yay for stepping up, taking on and whipping the spinning challenge!!! I knew you could do it.
Posted by: Carrie K | Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 02:22 PM
That is so not dumbass compared to most of the things I've done wrong today. Sigh.
A pound. Of roving. Holy crap.
xoxo
Posted by: Nora | Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 02:47 PM
I don't understand spinning, but I do understand that dumbass feeling. My condolences. But it's all going to be fine. That's what I keep telling myself!
Posted by: MicheleLB | Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 04:38 PM
You spindled a pound of fiber? Wow. That's awesome! Sorry you had to start your knitting over. I hate when that happens. :(
Posted by: Saffron | Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 05:21 PM
Beat that pattern into submission! Show it no mercy!
Oh wait, I guess that's your other life. ;D
Posted by: Diane | Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 09:28 PM
Ack! Sorry you are not quite feeling the love for the restarted lace.
It really is wonderful spindling. It is amazing in both quantity and quality.
xo
Posted by: Sarah | Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 10:29 PM
oh noes! you had to rip out the scarf? how sad. :(
Posted by: opal | Friday, July 24, 2009 at 01:16 AM
/Snort. We Crankypants Spinners speak only the truth. Jeez. Ye of so little faith. Just accept the fact that you have taken to spinning like a pig takes to....mud. And you product gorgeous yarn. OK?! ;^)
Posted by: Anne | Friday, July 24, 2009 at 06:40 AM
Oh Cookie. Your spinning is spectacular. Truly.
I'm sorry for the scarf reknitting.
Posted by: Angie | Friday, July 24, 2009 at 07:31 PM