Spin

I had my first wheel spinning class last night at Lettuce Knit. Laura from CosmicPluto was the teacher, and as always, was wonderfully patient with me as I fumbled my way through the evening. I learned a few things. I am pretty much spastic for about an hour while learning new things. After that it gets a bit better All wheels are not equal. I started the class on an Ashford Kiwi and finished on a Louet S10. Like going from a Chevette to a Porsche. Next week I’ll try the Lendrum. I am in …

I bought a new spindle at Romni last weekend, along with some Blue Faced Leister. No, it’s not a new band, it’s a type of sheep! I also caved and bought a Bosworth spindle. I justified it with the fact that a spindle is so much cheaper than a wheel. That’s only a temproary solution because tomorrow I’m taking the wheel class at Lettuce Knit and you know I’m gonna want a wheel after that.I’m learning so much about different wools and sheep and how they are “composed”. For example, Merino is a very short draw fibre, where BFL is …

I really like Sunday nights now. Instead of stewing about the work week to come, I’ve gotten into the habit of going in my spare bedroom design studio around 8pm and putting on my Chris Botti (what a hottie) CD. There I sit and spin my drop spindle. I find it so relaxing, even when […]

P>I love learning new things – you could say I’m addicted to it

Today’s class at Lettuce Knit taught me a few things.

1. My eyesight isn’t what it used to be. Dark variegated laceweight on dark needles might not be a good idea for a first lace project. LI>Don’t try to talk and do yarn overs at the same time.