Sadly, my current sock in progress is too small to show. Sadder still, the socks I sent our Joan have not yet been photographed because she's busy having a life without us. Not that I wanted to go out to lunch with ALL of them today but a girl likes to be asked. Ya know?
In place of socks, how about a reminder that I know what I'm doing?*
975 yards of 2-ply lace weight handspun yarn from 4 oz of merino/cashmere purchased from McMullin Fiber Co. at Etsy. Btw, she's having a sale right now...
I loved spinning this fiber. It's 80% superwash merino and 20% cashmeres. Kate does a wonderful job dyeing and keeping the fiber fluffy and happy. Not all dyers know how to do that, ya know. In fact, I could tell you shocking stories...
No idea what I'll do with it yet. I have time as I'm still in full on sock/cable mode these days. Well... with the occasional non-sock no cable project thrown in. Just to keep me honest or something...
Meanwhile, we had a mild thunderstorm last night. It was wonderful to watch the light show and then to fall asleep to the sound of fat raindrops hitting the roof. It may or may not rain more today. I'm good either way. There is less pollen in the air now, thanks to overnight rain. The yellow jacket is dead in the mailbox. And I am loving my new sock.
What more could a girl want?
Happy Sunday, everyone!
xo
*Those fat jealous bitches need a reminding from time to time, ya know? Btw, can you believe they still come around to see what I'm up to? I know I'm fucking amazing and they will never be as good as I am but jeez... Have some pride, FFS!
That is some beautiful skeinage, Cookie. I remain a non-spinner in total awe of your talents!
Posted by: gale zucker (she shoots sheep shots) | Sunday, March 31, 2013 at 04:04 PM
Amen, Gale!!
Posted by: CindyCindy | Sunday, March 31, 2013 at 04:20 PM
Gorgeous yarn! Merino and cashmere...yum.
I love falling asleep while listening to rain on the roof. So relaxing...
Happy Sunday!
xoxo
Posted by: Marilyn | Sunday, March 31, 2013 at 04:34 PM
Very pretty yarn indeed! I just finished up a hank of BFL in lovely lavendars but nowhere near as pretty as your wooly cashmere lace!
My son calls today Zombie Day so I was tickled to read your post about zombie weekend.
Posted by: Mary Lou | Sunday, March 31, 2013 at 05:16 PM
Gorgeous! That yardage must have taken you a while. Super, now I've gone and faved another Etsy fiber source. Good to have just in case I should run out of stuff to spin, you understand.
Posted by: Natalie | Sunday, March 31, 2013 at 05:49 PM
That purple signs of the hyacinths that have yet to show their faces in my yard. (*sigh*) Lovely stuff.
Posted by: Ruth | Monday, April 01, 2013 at 04:30 AM
Wow that is gorgeous yarn! I bet it feels yummy too.
Posted by: Karen | Monday, April 01, 2013 at 05:08 AM
It is told your storm is headed this way. I would love a good ol' thunderstorm. That skein is plainly glorious.
Posted by: margene | Monday, April 01, 2013 at 05:24 AM
You would have had to put up with The Hoodie - count your blessings.
The sun is out now, and hopefully will stay out long enough for pics.
xoxo
Posted by: joan | Monday, April 01, 2013 at 05:57 AM
You do nice work there my friend! My sock is in serious need of some knitting...soon enough, soon enough.
Posted by: Patty | Monday, April 01, 2013 at 09:50 AM
Beautiful yarn and amazing yardage! I'm glad you've found a good dyer. Oh, I am too familiar with the other type.
I'm glad you had so much wonderfulness for your Sunday! xoxox
Posted by: Sarah | Monday, April 01, 2013 at 01:15 PM
Another fabulous job. Of course. :D They just want to try to be you. xoxo
Posted by: Stacey | Monday, April 01, 2013 at 03:31 PM
We're having a heavy rainstorm tonight. Too bad I just washed the windows. :-/
Posted by: Cheryl S. | Monday, April 01, 2013 at 06:34 PM
I just want it to be cold Saturday because otherwise my office is going to be a furnace.
Pretty yarn! Who is having a life? I don't even remember what that means anymore.
Posted by: Carrie#K | Tuesday, April 02, 2013 at 04:09 PM
Such beautiful yarn! I love thunderstorms (as long as they're not the destructive kind). I love listening to the thunder roll and watching the lightning flashes.
Posted by: Kym | Wednesday, April 03, 2013 at 04:23 AM
Okay, so now I have yet another sock pattern stored in my library...
Totally love that pretty purple yarn!
Posted by: gayle | Wednesday, April 03, 2013 at 05:28 AM
OH MY GEE that yarn is pretty. Good thing the commandments don't say anything about coveting your neighbors yarnz. (Not that I care, anyway.)
I miss thunderstorms. Almost enough to put up with the midwest to have some, and LIGHTNIN' BUUUUUUGGGS!
Posted by: kitten | Wednesday, April 03, 2013 at 09:14 PM