Of WIP's and Fiber Shows...

It's hot in Ohio now, which makes knitting and crocheting outside possible and extremely pleasurable.  Just don't take your posie motifs out and spread them on a blanket if you have a bee phobia.  Perhaps I should unearth the red Hippie Love Blanket I started years ago, in hopes of attracting our hummingbirds, who haven't come to the yard or feeders yet.  It's not the same without them.

Works-in-progress (WIP's) seem to be staring at me here in my work area.  I've been so busy on granny squares that I've neglected them.  One is a lap blanket.  Progress came to a halt last year because the yarn I needed grew legs and ran off somewhere.  I found it not long ago, so I'm ready to stitch.  I love the pastels in this wool blend yarn.

This next WIP is another pair of socks.  This is the second one.  I have the first one done to the foot, because I did them part-by-part at the same time (one cuff, then the other cuff, then a leg, etc...).  Ever so slowly, I'm getting there.  The yarn is from Knit Picks.  I don't remember which kind, since I've had it for a few years, but the colorway is called 'Jester', which is a word dear to my heart.  That being the case, this pair is going to be mine. 

I love crocheting with beads, though I don't do it often enough.  I was fortunate enough to reconnect with a friend from high school a few months back.  She makes beautiful necklaces with beads, and has graciously offered to show me how.  I look forward to meeting with her soon.  In the meantime, here's my latest beaded crochet project.  All that's left to do is sew the strap to the bag.  It looks a tad strange when I hold them together, so I'm trying to think of the best way to attach it.  Maybe some rings.

There is a fiber and spinning show in Wooster, Ohio this weekend.  Am looking forward to going with my crafty cousin and her daughter-in-law.  Cuz and I want to learn to spin.  We signed up for a class with the Black Swamp Spinners Guild a few months back, but it was cancelled because not enough people signed up.  Maybe in autumn?  I am interested in blending plant and animal fibers, if it's possible - for example, hemp and alpaca.  The spinners I have talked to are so enthusiastic about their work.  It's impossible not to be curious.

With that, I'm back to the grannies.  Eagerly awaiting a package of yarn to be delivered - mostly the black to edge and border the Vanna one.  Have a stitching good time, All.