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What is that!??!?!?! Knitting!??!?!?!

I was recently inspired to make something and actually keep it for myself, something I very very very seldom do:) I have also been finding that many other 'crafters' fail to keep things for themselves too. Funny how that happens, I guess. The plumber always has a leaky faucet.....gym teacher was always not so fit......police officer talking on the cell phone while driving. I fit right into the general work force now:) Time to change that and make something and actually wear it........want to see?






Isn't this yarn the most amazing bright cool neato yarn you've ever seen?!?!?!?! Want to know where I got it? Sure ya do!!!! http://www.perchancetoknit.etsy.com/ Check out her shop for some wonderful fantastic yarns!!!

Of course there is much more but, here is the latest in hand spun:)


We are also going to add another person to Sunrise Lodge Fiber Studio:) I can't believe I'm actually putting this in the blog before it is 'official' but I can't help how excited we are about having her aboard. Woo hoo!!! Go Chrissy!!! I'll post some more detail in the next section about her, her start date and the types of items she will be making available........stay tuned:)
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Unknown said…
i love it shan! you know what i am talking about!
December 13, 2007 at 10:29 PM
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