Laceweight handspun

Hi everyone!

It's been awhile.

The wedding was wonderful!  But, because the photographer didn't allow anyone to take photos while she was I have no pictures.  I will though...just give me a little time.

What brings me here today is this*...I just received an email from Peace Fleece and they are now selling handspun laceweight yarn in mohair.  There are 7 colors to choose from.  And they also have handspun laceweight in cashmere in 1 color.  It's not a lot of color selection but they are very pretty colors even if they are basic.

I know some of you can spin your own laceweight yarn (I'm looking at you Cookie!) but if you have a need or just a want for something like this give this a look-see.  It's an interesting story and you know, if we buy some, we could be women helping other women.

And now I am going to do some shopping...I think I like the sapphire the best...

*I don't get any benefit from saying these things...I just love Peace Fleece and the things they do and want to let others know about it too.

Addicting!

The Northman Mittens are totally addicting.

The braided cuff.

The design on the wrist.

The back.

The palm and gusset increases.

Addicting, I tell you, like M & Ms or potato chips... Oh...umm...ok. Maybe I'll do just one more row.

I'm like a kid at Christmas!

I have this plan to "stockpile" baby clothes and blankets for grandbabies and anyone else who is expecting. I've been doing a lot of advanced searching on Ravelry to find extra special things.

This book is just one such find. But do you see where it came from??

Here is a closer look...

England! It came all the way from England. And it got here in a week! I've waited longer for things from right here in the U.S.

Isn't it a cute book? I was so excited when I opened it.

This is the blanket pattern that originally got me to order the book. I didn't really know what else was in it...there wasn't a whole lot of info about it.

But look at what else is in there. A christening gown and bonnet that matches the blanket.

And these darling things!

And these! And many other things that are just as darling. :D

And this is the wonderful company that I ordered it from.

I'm in baby knitting heaven!

A new toy and a bit of knitting

DH bought a new toy over the weekend. It's a 1926 Chevrolet Series V Superior. What a hoot!

It runs and we've taken it for a couple spins around town.

Before we even got it all the way home from where we bought it, someone offered to buy it from us at a stop sign. They were yelling "Is it for sale?"! DH rolled down his window and said no...they were obviously disappointed.

We think it has been repainted but with the original colors. The upholstery is original and in really excellent shape considering it's age.

The steering wheel is wooden and get this...so are the spokes on the wheels!

DH will need a hobby in a few years and I'm glad he is finding something that will occupy him and will be something for him to tinker with.

And now for the knitting. I just started the lace on the Eliina Shawl. I threw in a lifeline at the last repeat of chart 2 in case I run short of yarn. I have almost 1/2 of the yarn left but it does have a crochet bind off and that does eat up the yarn.

So far it's been a fun and extremely easy knit and it looks like the lace will not be difficult. I will be adding beads though and just haven't decided when or where to do that.

I still think it looks like strawberry ice cream!

Conditions update & new toy...um I mean phone!

There are a few flowers still blooming. A lot are past their prime though.





















Claus is chilling.















And so is Teddy. I'm blaming their laziness on


















this weather. Grey and damp. Fall is here for sure.












This is the new toy! And yes it makes and answers phone calls but you can't really call it a phone. It just does so much more. It's a mini computer in your pocket.

I'm not in love with the keyboard. The touchscreen is easier to use and so I do.

And I don't think I'll be adding too many apps. There aren't many that have caught my attention yet. I do have WeatherBug. I loves keeping track of the weather.

But the one that I think I'll love the most is Kindle. I can read books on my phone! Unflippin believable! And the classics are free. And so being the cheapo that I am I'm reading "War of the Worlds". It is a good book. And I'm really enjoying my new pocket size computer. :)