You know the old adage; ‘a picture’s worth a thousand words’? Words, smords, it can equal a big fat lie. It can take something that looks pretty good, something that you like, take for instance this llama yarn I’ve sampled.
It looks pretty good, in REAL life. I navajo plied some and thought I might make enough for the Wool Peddler’s Shawl from Folk Shawls. The pictures make it look like a hairy mess. It IS hairy, but in a nice sort of way. It’s another of those projects that the more I see them made up, the more I like it. It’s simple, warm, and has jst enough of a decorative edge to make it something. And, best of all, it’s one of those projects that can be worked on while actually watching a movie, not just listening to it as you follow the chart. However, I needed that project last night, not next week. So, here it is, in one of my merino silk two ply yarns.
Besides, I’ve made another mistake on ‘Bess’. I keep getting distracted. Turns out that Sam likes knitting, and spinning. He likes anything to do with yarn. Distracting.
I leave you with this.. from my walk back from the mailbox.
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5 responses to “projects and distractions”
I actually like it just fine in the picture too! Looks silky yet llama-ey. It WOULD make a very nice shawl – maybe in another pattern?
Your shawl is going to be beautiful!!
That Sam… I think he’s just what you needed 🙂
Predictably, I am stunned by the scenery from the mailbox view. Wow! Now cover it with snow…..
We are chanelling eachother — My wool peddler’s isn’t red though. I know it is supposed to be, but I love the blue…the only people who will know it is supposed to be red are those who’ve read Folk Shawls. And they won’t tell, will they?