Wool Festivals

Two weeks ago we had a huge wind storm (thanks Ike) and lost power at my house for just over 1 day. We were better off than most of central Ohio and definitely better than Texas. I didn't have much of a problem as spinning and knitting don't use electricity, but the hot water heater did need power. This also closed school for 3 days, but not my work.

Last weekend was A Wool Gathering at Young's dairy. I went and got not as much as I really wanted, but had tons of fun and then ate some great gelato. I got KnitSpot's pattern for Lacewing and some of the KnittingNotions lace yarn in a berry color, the current issue of Spin-Off and about 4 oz of alpaca fiber.

Yesterday was National Alpaca Farm Days. I went to Windy Lane Alpaca's farm here in central Ohio. I got to pet them, watch them, take their pictures, and buy some fiber. I got roving from Sienna.

This little guy, IncaGold was so cute.

As to knitting, I am working away on a basic v-neck pullover with my handspun coopworth 3-ply. I am following a pattern from The Knitter's Book of Sweater Patterns. I am still amazed by how even my handspun is. I can't wait to finish the sweater so I can wear it. I am also making a second ballet mouse for a little girl's birthday present.