In this episode, we’ve got some knitting, some spinning, and I am all spun up about some long weekends I have ahead of me.

Updates

I don't have a fun story to share but I dive right in to the crafting.

Knitting/

Flashback socks: I used instagram to help me choose between flashback patterns I have been wanting to knit - Jaywalker, Leyburn, Skew and Simple Skyp. Skew was the clear winner and I got those cast on. I dug through my stash and found Claudia Hand Painted Yarn - the original recommended yarn from when Skew was originally published.
I cast on a cowl in Chunky Merino Super Wash Merino by Plymouth Yarns
Big knitting update: My Blue Heaven is finished. I mean finished, knit, blocked, done. The pattern has been reviewed by my tech. editor and is in final edit. Once I get the photo shoot done, it will be published.
It is a chevron shawl out of a Gradiant set I got from The 100th Sheep.
I am still working on a plain pair of self-striping socks in Rainbow Trout Stripe by Artistic Yarns. I am doing a toe-up sock this time and planning on using a heel by Lara Neel.
I will be looking for feedback on packing travel knitting.

Sewing

Spinning

It has really helped to put the spindle out in the open on a shelf. I am definitely spinning more often when I walk passed it.

I am all spun up about some long weekends and weekend trips I have in the works.
We will be day tripping to Salida Fiber Festival, Sept. 7 & 8 in Riverside Park.
October 5 & 6 we will be going to Toas Fiber Festival held in Kit Carson Park for the weekend.
The weekend after that we are off to MIZZOU for Homecoming. It's Byrd's last year and I she begs us to come.