....school colors

This colorway is similar to the colors of the university where I work and take classes.  I thought it would be lovely to knit a scarf or hat out of the Bloody Mouse BFL that I purchased via mail order from Susan's Fiber Shop in Wisconsin.  It's always fun to receive mail from a 'far-off' land.

...journey of a hat, part two

This hat was great fun to knit.  The pattern repeat was fun.   It's my first hat that I didn't do a 2 x 2 ribbing.  It fits great and is cozy on my head.   The tassels were fun to make.  I had never made the kind that you twist to create, which makes perfect sense.  I purchased the pattern on Ravelry and you can too.  It is called Norby.  It's hard to put down once you start.  Give it a try.  It's fun AND easy.   Disclaimer.  It may not be as fun on commercial store bought yarn.  Just sayin'.

....journey of a hat, part one

Three ply.

It's more than blue.

Gave it a bath.

Hmmmm, it left a little color in the water.

My new favorite thing!   I have learned to make a center-pull ball of yarn. 

It is fantastic!  Your yarn doesn't roll all over the place.  It just sits nicely next to you while you knit away.

....it's the little things that make me happy.

      

Very happy with  my 3 ply handspun yarn.