tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-256047042024-03-14T02:16:31.204-04:00Smoking Hot NeedlesIt's all about my knitting, spinning and a few other things ....Monikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12088557380015172558noreply@blogger.comBlogger1145125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25604704.post-22680883092951158892013-04-04T16:55:00.000-04:002013-04-04T16:55:24.638-04:00It's time ...It was April 2006, when I started this blog. Right now I don't feel the love for continuing with it, so I think I'm going to take a break for a while. I thank you all for coming by, reading, and leaving comments, and/or keeping contact via emails. It really meant a lot to me to hear from you! Blogging without all of you is not worth doing it. I'm not sure when I will be back or if at all.<br />
<br />
Here's the gang saying Goodbye for now! Wishing you all the best! I'll be over at Ravelry and on Flickr with photos.<br />
<br />
Thanks, and take care!<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8619393715/" title="September 27-Denny by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="September 27-Denny" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8527/8619393715_81373977bd_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8619394545/" title="Maggie & Happy on the sofa October 2012-2 by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="Maggie & Happy on the sofa October 2012-2" height="374" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8395/8619394545_ef7b620cb9_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">♥ ♥ ♥</span><br />
<br />
<br />Monikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12088557380015172558noreply@blogger.com59tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25604704.post-45657955575122183842013-04-03T17:15:00.002-04:002013-04-03T17:15:33.774-04:00A fibery prize and handspun yarn!I've finished spinning 36oz of undyed Falkland fiber. Made it into 3ply yarn a little over 1,500yds. Just a bit more than I will need as a main color for the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kex-blanket">Kex blanket</a> (by Stephen West). I've got some multicolored yarn for the rest.<br />
<br />
Here it is before the dye bath (still in this state, will have to wait for a warm and sunny day),<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8617793328/" title="36oz Falkland, undyed, 3-ply yarn by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="36oz Falkland, undyed, 3-ply yarn" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8534/8617793328_45c02fc1a6_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
And I've had a fine mail day today. I've received a little package from Anna Marie of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/CorgiHillFarm">Corgi Hill Farm</a>. There was scrumptious Merino/Angora/Silk fiber (3oz), stitch markers, a fiber sample and an orifice hook. It felt like it was my birthday! Thank you so much, Anna Marie! :o)<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8616687551/" title="Corgi Hill Farm-gift from Anna Marie by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="Corgi Hill Farm-gift from Anna Marie" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8402/8616687551_c0a3ba9122_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
The colorway is called "Poinsettia", and is actually a little darker as in the picture.<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">♥</span><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />Monikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12088557380015172558noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25604704.post-4671038885823235752013-03-29T13:10:00.001-04:002013-03-29T13:10:44.658-04:00Not a handspun FridayI know it's supposed to be handspun Friday, but nothing is written in stone!<br />
<br />
I just had fun watching Chinese crackers unfold in hot oil! (Yeah, I know, I'm easily entertained.)<br />
<br />
My son brought home a box of these crackers, which look like colored glass before you throw them into hot oil. He got them from friends, and I'm grateful for this new experience.<br />
<br />
So here's a before picture:<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8599958003/" title="multicolored Chinese Crackers by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="multicolored Chinese Crackers" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8375/8599958003_82154a387b_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
And here's the after picture:<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8601057726/" title="multicolored Chinese Crackers by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="multicolored Chinese Crackers" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8528/8601057726_56de2e9e40_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
I will try one for sure! :o)<br />
<br />
By the way, if you celebrate Easter, or even if you don't, I wish you all a wonderful weekend! <br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">♥</span><br />
<br />Monikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12088557380015172558noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25604704.post-50630300432762160072013-03-27T17:34:00.002-04:002013-03-27T17:34:25.909-04:00It's THAT time again ....Yesterday was lovely, sunny, cool, and I was able to sit out on the deck, having some coffee, watching the dogs play in the backyard. They kept running up the stairs to check on me too, quite enjoyable. But then it was time to call them inside. It took me a while to get them cleaned up. No pictures of dirty dogs, but look...<br />
<br />
they were running through this<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8596160098/" title="March 2013 by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="March 2013" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8237/8596160098_cafe970960_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
and I thought this looked interesting, the layer of snow turned into ice, that broke, and the melting water found its own way off the property.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8596160376/" title="March 2013 by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="March 2013" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8097/8596160376_0cc837009b_z.jpg" width="480" /></a><br />
<br />
Here are some videos of the dogs a few days earlier, when it was still cold, and not as muddy.<br />
<br />
Happy finds happiness in a bucket of water, even though there was ice floating in it.<br />
<br />
<object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" data="http://www.flickr.com/apps/video/stewart.swf?v=109786" height="225" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400"> <param name="flashvars" value="intl_lang=en-us&photo_secret=7b3d8b63cb&photo_id=8595152177"></param>
<param name="movie" value="http://www.flickr.com/apps/video/stewart.swf?v=109786"></param>
<param name="bgcolor" value="#000000"></param>
<param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param>
<embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://www.flickr.com/apps/video/stewart.swf?v=109786" bgcolor="#000000" allowfullscreen="true" flashvars="intl_lang=en-us&photo_secret=7b3d8b63cb&photo_id=8595152177" height="225" width="400"></embed></object><br />
<br />
<object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" data="http://www.flickr.com/apps/video/stewart.swf?v=109786" height="225" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400"> <param name="flashvars" value="intl_lang=en-us&photo_secret=c2bb845984&photo_id=8595130133"></param>
<param name="movie" value="http://www.flickr.com/apps/video/stewart.swf?v=109786"></param>
<param name="bgcolor" value="#000000"></param>
<param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param>
<embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://www.flickr.com/apps/video/stewart.swf?v=109786" bgcolor="#000000" allowfullscreen="true" flashvars="intl_lang=en-us&photo_secret=c2bb845984&photo_id=8595130133" height="225" width="400"></embed></object><br />
<br />
<object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" data="http://www.flickr.com/apps/video/stewart.swf?v=109786" height="225" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400"> <param name="flashvars" value="intl_lang=en-us&photo_secret=aa975d11df&photo_id=8595287505"></param>
<param name="movie" value="http://www.flickr.com/apps/video/stewart.swf?v=109786"></param>
<param name="bgcolor" value="#000000"></param>
<param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param>
<embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://www.flickr.com/apps/video/stewart.swf?v=109786" bgcolor="#000000" allowfullscreen="true" flashvars="intl_lang=en-us&photo_secret=aa975d11df&photo_id=8595287505" height="225" width="400"></embed></object><br />
<br />
And right now, it rains. :o(<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />Monikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12088557380015172558noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25604704.post-79743460517918786162013-03-23T08:23:00.003-04:002013-03-23T08:23:35.337-04:00Misae shawl<a href="http://huskycity.wordpress.com/">Alexandra</a> released her newest shawl design today. I was lucky enough to test knit it for her. It was such a fun knit, never boring, because of the color changes, and also the stitch pattern changes. It's well written. The only thing I find hard, when knitting <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/alexandra-wiedmayer">Alexandra's patterns</a> is coming up with a color combo, and not copying her. I LOVE her color choices, and hardly ever can one improve on that. She must like the same colors as I do. :o)<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8559526057/" title="test knit-Misae shawl by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="test knit-Misae shawl" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8368/8559526057_0e43836d92_z.jpg" width="480" /></a><br />
<br />
So, here's Misae! I know, I know, my color choice seems to remind a bit of Christmas, but I really love the colors together, so there, I don't care. Besides, I have enough shawls to wear throughout the year, so I can wear this around Christmas time, if I want to. ;o) I came up with several color combos for this shawl, but this one won, because just looking at it relaxed me, and made me smile.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8559525805/" title="test knit-Misae shawl by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="test knit-Misae shawl" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8088/8559525805_c77b828f12_z.jpg" width="480" /></a><br />
<br />
Argh, there are so many white dog hairs on it. I was blocking it in the dining room, and many inquiring doggy noses came by to see if I did a good job, and they were shedding all over it. Sigh.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8560633506/" title="test knit-Misae shawl by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="test knit-Misae shawl" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8368/8560633506_0855dab986_z.jpg" width="480" /></a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8559525569/" title="test knit-Misae shawl by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="test knit-Misae shawl" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8093/8559525569_9b80c8016b_z.jpg" width="480" /></a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8559525117/" title="test knit-Misae shawl by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="test knit-Misae shawl" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8090/8559525117_4247ae8320_z.jpg" width="480" /></a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8559526269/" title="test knit-Misae shawl by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="test knit-Misae shawl" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8085/8559526269_4e6f374257_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8559526571/" title="test knit-Misae shawl by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="test knit-Misae shawl" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8233/8559526571_cd3dd2ef0b_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
pattern: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/misae-shawl---tuch">Misae</a> by Alexandra Wiedmayer<br />
<br />
yarn: Patons Kroy socks (black), Spritely Goods Naiad - Absinthe (green), The Copper Corgi Fiber Studio - Bloody 'hell (red)<br />
<br />
size: 92" x 24" or 233cm x 60cm <br />
<br />
♥ ♥ ♥<br />
<br />
<br />Monikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12088557380015172558noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25604704.post-57577926379101279722013-03-22T08:54:00.001-04:002013-03-22T08:54:26.806-04:00Handspun Friday - FCK Early AmericanI can't believe it, but it snowed all day yesterday, with a few sunny breaks. We spent a lot of time outside. At the same time it was warm and the snow was melting throughout the day at almost the same rate it came down. This morning though there were flurries again, with the sun coming out at the same time.<br />
<br />
That's Happy's ears you see in the picture.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8579118909/" title="March 22- early morning by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="March 22- early morning" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8236/8579118909_5f574292ae_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
He's squinting a little here. Denny had to stay inside, because he was barking mad, I mean barking like a mad dog, when he saw the camera in my hands, and it was too early for that ruckus. Maggie's still sleeping.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8580218234/" title="March 22-early morning by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="March 22-early morning" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8518/8580218234_5007a01740_z.jpg" width="640" /></a> <br />
<br />
<br />
Now about todays handspun yarn.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/6303019107/" title="FCK-Fiber Club October 2011-5oz Polwarth-Early American by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="FCK-Fiber Club October 2011-5oz Polwarth-Early American" height="350" src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6107/6303019107_8f1414d811_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
It's <a href="http://stores.homestead.com/hstrial-vtullock/StoreFront.bok">FatCatKnits</a> Fiber Club, October 2011, 5oz Polwarth, colorway "Early American". I made it into 2-ply yarn, 488yds.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8453973852/" title="FCK-Fiber Club October 2011-5oz Polwarth-Early American-2-ply-488yds by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="FCK-Fiber Club October 2011-5oz Polwarth-Early American-2-ply-488yds" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8242/8453973852_9831acaf87_z.jpg" width="640" /></a> <br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8452883073/" title="FCK-Fiber Club October 2011-5oz Polwarth-Early American-2-ply-488yds by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="FCK-Fiber Club October 2011-5oz Polwarth-Early American-2-ply-488yds" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8250/8452883073_f2498295a6_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
I'm still spinning away for the<i> Extreme Plying SAL for Southern Cross Fiber</i>, but one of my fingers shows some signs of wear and tear, mostly it's slized open where the freshly spun fiber runs over it, before the wheel pulls it onto the bobbin. Which means I have to take longer breaks to let it heal. Oh well, there's always knitting, right?<br />
<br />
Have a wonderful weekend!<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">♥</span><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />Monikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12088557380015172558noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25604704.post-90469781396794199322013-03-18T01:00:00.000-04:002013-03-18T01:00:05.387-04:00Probably the last days of winter fun!These last few days have been cold. We've still got some snow, but not much, and we try to get the most of it. Here are probably the last photos of this Winter featuring mostly Maggie, our Energizer doggy.<br />
<br />
Throw the ball, pretty please!<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8567397596/" title="Untitled by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="Untitled" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8230/8567397596_60cf11b07c_z.jpg" width="346" /></a><br />
<br />
Wont you throw the ball for me?<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8566301877/" title="Untitled by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="Untitled" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8229/8566301877_4995105655_z.jpg" width="480" /></a><br />
<br />
Really, I NEED you to throw the ball!<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8567399896/" title="Untitled by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="Untitled" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8089/8567399896_b12927d925_z.jpg" width="480" /></a><br />
<br />
Here's the ball ...<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8566303453/" title="Untitled by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="Untitled" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8240/8566303453_42e0f52d5a_z.jpg" width="480" /></a><br />
<br />
Look, I mean THIS ball!<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8567400264/" title="Untitled by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="Untitled" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8513/8567400264_3bbf90ac4a_z.jpg" width="480" /></a><br />
<br />
Throw the freaking BALL!<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8566304159/" title="Untitled by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="Untitled" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8529/8566304159_d538a6c248_z.jpg" width="509" /></a><br />
<br />
Now, was that so hard?<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8567398068/" title="Untitled by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="Untitled" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8369/8567398068_b2bb5f65d5_z.jpg" width="354" /></a><br />
<br />
Thank God, Happy is not as demanding, and he can entertain himself quite nicely.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8567398750/" title="Untitled by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="Untitled" height="632" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8110/8567398750_5be13ea6b6_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8567400958/" title="Untitled by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="Untitled" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8251/8567400958_0f37fe32fb_z.jpg" width="480" /></a><br />
<br />
Meanwhile Denny is off somewhere eating bunny poop. Sorry, no photographic evidence of that. It's too gross how much he enjoys that.<br />
<br />
Afterwards, Maggie enjoys the warmth of the heater. She can't get close enough.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8567397182/" title="Maggie in front of the heater by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="Maggie in front of the heater" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8252/8567397182_ee7590efb8_z.jpg" width="480" /></a><br />
<br />
♥♥♥<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />Monikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12088557380015172558noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25604704.post-16202983903331772732013-03-15T01:00:00.000-04:002013-03-15T01:00:08.304-04:00Handspun Friday - GeothermalAnother spin for the <i>Extreme Plying SAL</i> in the Southern Cross Fiber group on Ravelry. I've dedicated my full spinning time to this right now, even though many wonderful fiber braids are beckoning to me, but I want to get a few more extreme plied yarns done.<br />
<br />
Geothermal a SCF fiber club of September 2010! The fiber is Corriedale, 4oz.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/5033438627/" title="SCF-FC September 2010-Corriedale-4oz-Geothermal by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="SCF-FC September 2010-Corriedale-4oz-Geothermal" height="586" src="http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4111/5033438627_c2b08b74d3_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
I thought this colorway would be great for another M-ply yarn (2-ply/chain plied).<br />
<br />
Fresh off the Niddy Noddy.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8548954052/" title="SCF-EPSAL-Geothermal-Corriedale-115gr-M-plied-169yds by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="SCF-EPSAL-Geothermal-Corriedale-115gr-M-plied-169yds" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8373/8548954052_47ac07a78f_z.jpg" width="436" /></a><br />
<br />
I've got 169yds of it. After a relaxing bath it looked quite good.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8547854257/" title="SCF-EPSAL-Geothermal-Corriedale-115gr-M-plied-169yds by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="SCF-EPSAL-Geothermal-Corriedale-115gr-M-plied-169yds" height="502" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8252/8547854257_8c0f95557d_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8548954536/" title="SCF-EPSAL-Geothermal-Corriedale-115gr-M-plied-169yds by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="SCF-EPSAL-Geothermal-Corriedale-115gr-M-plied-169yds" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8104/8548954536_064ce0e67d_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
♥ ♥ ♥<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />Monikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12088557380015172558noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25604704.post-27595058464049329532013-03-13T01:30:00.000-04:002013-03-13T01:30:00.183-04:00Maggie spread thin on the sofaMaggie totally relaxed, melting into the sofa. I had to be very, very quiet, because usually, they hear me move and jump up right away, thinking we are about to do something fun. That shows just how deep her sleep was at that moment. I had to take the picture from all the way across the basement, so it's a little grainy. You get the idea though...<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8551947576/" title="Maggie, melting into the sofa by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="Maggie, melting into the sofa" height="339" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8111/8551947576_ae9ea24414_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
<br />Monikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12088557380015172558noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25604704.post-60216893302196365402013-03-12T09:53:00.001-04:002013-03-12T09:53:17.846-04:00FatCatKnits sock blank socksIf I remember correctly I've shown you sock blank socks # 1 already. I had five of them, and today I will just sum it up. I enjoyed knitting them all. My sock blanks were single thread, not like most, which or double stranded, so that the socks will turn out exactly the same. Mine are similar, and I think Ginny did a great job dyeing them. Here we go:<br />
<br />
sock blank socks # 2:<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/7297886652/" title="merino sock blanks dyed by Ginny of FatCatKnits by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="merino sock blanks dyed by Ginny of FatCatKnits" height="640" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7212/7297886652_b152c7466b_z.jpg" width="416" /></a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8310021999/" title="FatCatKnits sock blank socks II by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="FatCatKnits sock blank socks II" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8215/8310021999_3d24dcdb31_z.jpg" width="543" /></a><br />
<br />
sock blank socks # 3<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/7297888644/" title="merino sock blanks dyed by Ginny of FatCatKnits by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="merino sock blanks dyed by Ginny of FatCatKnits" height="640" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7073/7297888644_dbcbb63488_z.jpg" width="480" /></a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8357278137/" title="FatCatKnits sock blank socks III by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="FatCatKnits sock blank socks III" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8491/8357278137_e34a993c0d_z.jpg" width="583" /></a><br />
<br />
sock blank socks # 4<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/7297883116/" title="merino sock blanks dyed by Ginny of FatCatKnits by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="merino sock blanks dyed by Ginny of FatCatKnits" height="640" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7230/7297883116_c1d647f4e0_z.jpg" width="434" /></a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8446913019/" title="FCK sock blank socks # 4 by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="FCK sock blank socks # 4" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8493/8446913019_1cc9d4cf3b_z.jpg" width="622" /></a> <br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8448002552/" title="FCK sock blank socks # 4 by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="FCK sock blank socks # 4" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8358/8448002552_6af6699457_z.jpg" width="480" /></a><br />
<br />
sock blank socks # 5<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/7297890932/" title="merino sock blanks dyed by Ginny of FatCatKnits by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="merino sock blanks dyed by Ginny of FatCatKnits" height="640" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7231/7297890932_4285d9fbfc_z.jpg" width="464" /></a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8492040395/" title="FatCatKnit dyed sock blank socks # 5 by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="FatCatKnit dyed sock blank socks # 5" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8518/8492040395_b5e5caeb3c_z.jpg" width="544" /></a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8512498249/" title="FCK-sock blank socks # 5 by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="FCK-sock blank socks # 5" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8521/8512498249_742a7598aa_z.jpg" width="480" /></a><br />
<br />
# 5 is my least favorite, but the yarn (Merino) is wonderful. I wash them in the washing machine, and even put them in the dryer sometimes. I love wearing them. I gave a pair away as a gift too. It was fun, and now I'm back to knitting regular socks with wonderful sock yarn from my stash. So much to choose from ....<br />
<br />
♥ ♥ ♥<br />
<br />
<br />Monikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12088557380015172558noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25604704.post-13043832712674971282013-03-08T08:36:00.003-05:002013-03-08T08:36:33.695-05:00Handspun Friday - SAL yarn-Sweet WineFor the <i><b>Extreme Plying SAL</b></i> at Southern Cross Fiber group on Ravelry (which runs until the end of April) I made this yarn.<br />
First the fiber: <i>Sweet Wine</i>, Corriedale, 3.9oz<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8517035728/" title="SCF club February 2013-Corriedale-110gr-Sweet Wine by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="SCF club February 2013-Corriedale-110gr-Sweet Wine" height="562" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8365/8517035728_df4b54705c_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
I devided <i>Sweet Wine</i> into halfs, and added 2oz Polwarth from SCF FAll/Winter 2012/2013 semi solids pack in pink.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8534566858/" title="SCF-Sweet Wine-Corriedale-plus 2oz Polwarth in SCF semi solid from Winter 2012 collection by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="SCF-Sweet Wine-Corriedale-plus 2oz Polwarth in SCF semi solid from Winter 2012 collection" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8225/8534566858_cb83b5a76b_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
I spun and chain plied each bump.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8537699088/" title="SCF-Sweet Wine-Corriedale-plus 2oz Polwarth in SCF semi solid from Winter 2012 collection-3x chain ply plied together by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="SCF-Sweet Wine-Corriedale-plus 2oz Polwarth in SCF semi solid from Winter 2012 collection-3x chain ply plied together" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8234/8537699088_2c1111c54f_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
And then I 3-plied them together.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8539575114/" title="SCF-Sweet Wine-Corriedale-plus 2oz Polwarth in SCF semi solid from Winter 2012/2013 collection-3 chain plies 3-plied together-130yds by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="SCF-Sweet Wine-Corriedale-plus 2oz Polwarth in SCF semi solid from Winter 2012/2013 collection-3 chain plies 3-plied together-130yds" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8093/8539575114_330568467d_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8539574832/" title="SCF-Sweet Wine-Corriedale-plus 2oz Polwarth in SCF semi solid from Winter 2012/2013 collection-3 chain plies 3-plied together-130yds by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="SCF-Sweet Wine-Corriedale-plus 2oz Polwarth in SCF semi solid from Winter 2012/2013 collection-3 chain plies 3-plied together-130yds" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8518/8539574832_3ff7fa501b_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8539574998/" title="SCF-Sweet Wine-Corriedale-plus 2oz Polwarth in SCF semi solid from Winter 2012/2013 collection-3 chain plies 3-plied together-130yds by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="SCF-Sweet Wine-Corriedale-plus 2oz Polwarth in SCF semi solid from Winter 2012/2013 collection-3 chain plies 3-plied together-130yds" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8518/8539574998_786e46a7ec_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
I've got 130yds of it. Then I had some left over of <i>Sweet Wine</i>, and the pink one. I chain plied it again and got 5yds of the green one, and 8yds of the pink one.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8539574550/" title="left over-green 5yds-pink 8yds-double chain plied by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="left over-green 5yds-pink 8yds-double chain plied" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8242/8539574550_596f046b74_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
I really like how the double chain plied yarn looks. The green one reminds me of Pesto. Yum!<br />
<br />
Last night it snowed again, but at the same time it's warm and thawing. I'm off to go outside with the pups to enjoy the snow as long as it lasts. <br />
<br />
♥ ♥ ♥<br />
<br />
<br />Monikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12088557380015172558noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25604704.post-45342965673837170552013-03-06T15:47:00.001-05:002013-03-06T15:47:38.669-05:00Just because ...I was just sorting through my photos file, when I found these two.<br />
<br />
Denny on a chair in my studio.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8534154743/" title="Denny by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="Denny " height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8524/8534154743_93e943be54_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
Happy on the sofa in the basement, and Maggie in front of Denny's crate.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8534154677/" title="Jan. 2013-5 by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="Jan. 2013-5" height="437" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8529/8534154677_ca45cc7aa4_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
I unearthed my cross country skies this winter, but realized, that without the appropriate shoes I could not use them. Maybe next year. I really wanted to do this, but ... time got away from me.<br />
<br />
♥ ♥ ♥<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />Monikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12088557380015172558noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25604704.post-44245712654929777522013-03-04T09:09:00.002-05:002013-03-04T09:09:57.293-05:00Fallow mittensBoy there's been an increase of Spam lately, that's very annoying!<br />
<br />
Anyway, I've knit a pair of mittens a while ago, and haven't blogged about them yet. Simply said, "I love them!" The pattern, and the yarn, both are pleasing to my eyes.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8317525909/" title="Fallow mittens made with FCK sport wheight sw merino Amarillo by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="Fallow mittens made with FCK sport wheight sw merino Amarillo" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8214/8317525909_68a31dd70a_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
pattern: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fallow-mittens">Fallow mittens</a> by Melissa Schaschwary.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8317527099/" title="Fallow mittens made with FCK sport wheight sw merino Amarillo by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="Fallow mittens made with FCK sport wheight sw merino Amarillo" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8501/8317527099_5431f32f89_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
The yarn was on Sale before Christmas 2012 from <a href="http://stores.homestead.com/hstrial-vtullock/StoreFront.bok">FatCatKnits</a>. FCK sport weight, superwash Merino, colorway Amarillo. <br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8317525549/" title="Fallow mittens made with FCK sport wheight sw merino Amarillo by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="Fallow mittens made with FCK sport wheight sw merino Amarillo" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8215/8317525549_600f16c247_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
I'd like to knit this pattern again, and maybe even use the stitch pattern for socks some day.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8318584646/" title="Fallow mittens made with FCK sport wheight sw merino Amarillo by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="Fallow mittens made with FCK sport wheight sw merino Amarillo" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8364/8318584646_810fd41322_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />Monikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12088557380015172558noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25604704.post-34497988200802164312013-03-01T01:00:00.000-05:002013-03-01T01:00:07.307-05:00Handspun Friday - Jewelled SeaThis fiber was Southern Cross Fiber club November 2012, Falkland, 110gr, colorway "Jewelled Sea". This is a color combination I like a lot.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8244860551/" title="SCF-fiber club November 2012-Falkland 110gr-Jewelled Seas by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="SCF-fiber club November 2012-Falkland 110gr-Jewelled Seas" height="631" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8482/8244860551_fbf89693d7_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
Hard to believe it became this yarn:<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8266285201/" title="SCF-Jewelled Seas-2-ply-426yds by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="SCF-Jewelled Seas-2-ply-426yds" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8488/8266285201_e14b91aa12_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
<br />
To make it even more fun I decided to add a little splash of red. LOVE it!<br />
I can hardly wait to see how this will knit up. I have ~ 426yds, 2-ply yarn of it.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8267352750/" title="SCF-Jewelled Seas-2-ply-426yds by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="SCF-Jewelled Seas-2-ply-426yds" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8345/8267352750_996eb13418_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
♥<br />
<br />Monikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12088557380015172558noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25604704.post-78750037055788236892013-02-28T16:38:00.003-05:002013-02-28T16:44:24.651-05:00Great mail day!Today my <i>Southern Cross Fiber</i> club arrived, along with my FatCatKnits Studio Fund Donation swag. Oh wow! It feels like Christmas!<br />
<br />
Here's the fiber: Corriedale, 110gr each<br />
<br />
Sweet Wine<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8517035728/" title="SCF club February 2013-Corriedale-110gr-Sweet Wine by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="SCF club February 2013-Corriedale-110gr-Sweet Wine" height="562" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8365/8517035728_df4b54705c_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
Distant Thunder<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8515919953/" title="SCF club February 2013 - Corriedale 110gr-Distant Thunder by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="SCF club February 2013 - Corriedale 110gr-Distant Thunder" height="596" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8530/8515919953_04987826aa_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
Both are so pretty! I haven't spun Corriedale in a long time. I'm looking forward to it.<br />
<br />
And here's more wonderful stuff. I've got 16oz "The Sky is the limit" studio colorway on Falkland. Tote bags, a mug, cards, a batt pack. Oh my!<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8517035532/" title="FatCatKnits Studio Fund Donation swag by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="FatCatKnits Studio Fund Donation swag" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8367/8517035532_e430a44afa_z.jpg" width="480" /></a><br />
<br />
I need more hands! So much I want to do, not enough time! ♥<br />
<br />Monikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12088557380015172558noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25604704.post-55634790590586410802013-02-27T21:31:00.000-05:002013-02-27T21:31:02.532-05:00Long DayWe just were outside for the last time today before we call it a night, and it's snowing heavily. This looks so much better in real life. My poor little camera couldn't cut it. I love how you can see the heavy snow fall in the flash light.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8513853909/" title="Feb. 27-snowfall in the night-5 by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="Feb. 27-snowfall in the night-5" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8523/8513853909_e340f702c3_z.jpg" width="480" /></a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8514965748/" title="Feb. 27-snowfall in the night-1 by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="Feb. 27-snowfall in the night-1" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8230/8514965748_6380cee62d_z.jpg" width="480" /></a><br />
<br />
<br />Monikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12088557380015172558noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25604704.post-18301498714781011582013-02-27T08:53:00.001-05:002013-02-27T08:53:16.110-05:00The morning after a snow stormLast night we had a snow storm. Since I didn't have to be out and about, I was looking forward to more snow when I woke up. It wasn't all that much, but it's sticking to every surface possible. It's the best snowball snow EVER!<br />
At 8AM this morning, we were outside enjoying ourselves.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8513246866/" title="Feb. 28-8AM-2 by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="Feb. 28-8AM-2" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8104/8513246866_2cb4e102d5_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8512134607/" title="Feb. 28-8AM-13 by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="Feb. 28-8AM-13" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8521/8512134607_d83377f0f0_z.jpg" width="480" /></a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8513247364/" title="Feb. 28-8AM-9 by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="Feb. 28-8AM-9" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8373/8513247364_955672cfbe_z.jpg" width="633" /></a><br />
<br />
Hehe, that's Maggie's tail making it into the picture - just.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8512134363/" title="Feb. 28-8AM-7 by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="Feb. 28-8AM-7" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8097/8512134363_490a137e71_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8513247130/" title="Feb. 28-8AM-6 by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="Feb. 28-8AM-6" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8249/8513247130_c49f7cd3be_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8512134153/" title="Feb. 28-8AM-5 by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="Feb. 28-8AM-5" height="298" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8521/8512134153_9fd4f4631d_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
They say there is more of this on the way. :o)<br />
<br />
♥<br />
<br />Monikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12088557380015172558noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25604704.post-38439169863702680282013-02-26T01:00:00.000-05:002013-02-26T01:00:04.864-05:00Voodoo you love me?<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8508269986/" title="SCF January 2013-swBFL-Fuego-100gr-112yds-Voodoo monster by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="SCF January 2013-swBFL-Fuego-100gr-112yds-Voodoo monster " height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8388/8508269986_b5f5f4d0fe_z.jpg" width="480" /></a> <br />
<br />
What can you do when you don't have a lot of yardage when counting your handspun yarn?<br />
<br />
Make a toy! They don't usually need a lot of yardage, like this little guy.<br />
<br />
pattern: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/voodoo-you-love-me">Voodoo you love me?</a> by Susan Claudino<br />
yarn: SCF January Fiber Club <i>Fuego</i>, M-plied, 112yds (had a few yards left over), chunky yarn<br />
needles: 3.75mm (only because it's a toy, that had to be stuffed, otherwise this yarn would need 5mm needles, when used for a hat etc.)<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8507160001/" title="SCF January 2013-swBFL-Fuego-100gr-112yds by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="SCF January 2013-swBFL-Fuego-100gr-112yds" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8525/8507160001_88a9382c0a_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8507160889/" title="SCF January 2013-swBFL-Fuego-100gr-112yds-Voodoo monster by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="SCF January 2013-swBFL-Fuego-100gr-112yds-Voodoo monster " height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8508/8507160889_e2f1e26a68_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
This guy wears an ear ring, which has "Happiness" stamped on it. And he wears a leather necklace with a paw print. Fancy, fancy! ;o)<br />
<br />
He`s my Voodoo monster, guarding my yarn!<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8507160493/" title="SCF January 2013-swBFL-Fuego-100gr-112yds-Voodoo monster - by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="SCF January 2013-swBFL-Fuego-100gr-112yds-Voodoo monster -" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8226/8507160493_cbe8267560_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />Monikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12088557380015172558noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25604704.post-69934731096274196962013-02-25T09:15:00.000-05:002013-02-25T09:15:28.398-05:00Fun!No need to say more. Have a wonderful day!<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8506261593/" title="Feb. 9-noon-26 by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="Feb. 9-noon-26" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8525/8506261593_4ea6655d88_z.jpg" width="480" /></a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8507363692/" title="Feb. 9-noon-2 by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="Feb. 9-noon-2" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8099/8507363692_2067f2daa8_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8507368534/" title="Feb. 9-noon-13 by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="Feb. 9-noon-13" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8370/8507368534_8fbbb28dc6_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8507373056/" title="Feb. 9-noon-29 by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="Feb. 9-noon-29" height="434" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8093/8507373056_3aaca5d05b_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8506263833/" title="Feb. 9-noon-30 by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="Feb. 9-noon-30" height="369" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8382/8506263833_248755723c_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8507370708/" title="Feb. 9-noon-22 by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="Feb. 9-noon-22" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8085/8507370708_0e19701528_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8507374870/" title="Feb. 9-noon-31 by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="Feb. 9-noon-31" height="358" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8098/8507374870_60cb283a96_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8506259407/" title="Feb. 9-noon-18 by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="Feb. 9-noon-18" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8376/8506259407_5231535a62_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8506257209/" title="Feb. 9-noon-12 by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="Feb. 9-noon-12" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8517/8506257209_6e507602e2_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8507365670/" title="Feb. 9-noon-8 by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="Feb. 9-noon-8" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8109/8507365670_d5dc440874_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8507366512/" title="Feb. 9-noon-10 by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="Feb. 9-noon-10" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8514/8507366512_6ea67a6af5_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8506252097/" title="Feb. 9-noon-1 by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="Feb. 9-noon-1" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8383/8506252097_cee00a39cf_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8506254359/" title="Feb. 9-noon-4 by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="Feb. 9-noon-4" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8248/8506254359_84e82c25aa_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
<br />Monikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12088557380015172558noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25604704.post-40128132993241916242013-02-22T01:00:00.000-05:002013-02-22T01:00:03.878-05:00Handspun Friday - VistaThe second colorway of SCF January fiber club was VISTA. I spun and plied it the same as FUEGO, and I love it.<br />
<br />
Here's the fiber: <i>Vista</i> sw BFL, 110gr<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8453109389/" title="SCF-January 2013-swBFL-110gr-Vista by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="SCF-January 2013-swBFL-110gr-Vista" height="598" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8389/8453109389_af86d4ff4c_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
M-plied: 2ply/chain plied, 113yds.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8475315069/" title="OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8094/8475315069_ce480bec48_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8475314075/" title="OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8093/8475314075_8f358f5e48_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
Here they are together: Fuego and Vista<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8476403678/" title="OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8102/8476403678_16b20b0c60_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
Have I told you lately, how much fun spinning is?<br />
<br />
Have a wonderful weekend!<br />
<br />
♥ ♥ ♥<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />Monikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12088557380015172558noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25604704.post-40536471916229046882013-02-20T15:16:00.001-05:002013-02-20T15:16:40.874-05:00Pickled eggs and Birthday socks!Last week was my mom's birthday. I made her a pair of socks. I really like girly colors, especially pink, but I don't wear those colors, I don't know why.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8367686796/" title="Mom's B-day socks by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="Mom's B-day socks" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8235/8367686796_d4f1899e41_z.jpg" width="504" /></a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8367686946/" title="Mom's B-day socks by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="Mom's B-day socks" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8513/8367686946_15ecf7094e_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8366619959/" title="Mom's B-day socks by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="Mom's B-day socks" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8076/8366619959_73b6d00586_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
The yarn is <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/wanderingcatyarns">Wandering Cat Yarns</a> Barn Cat. The colorway is "Rose Garden". It's self striping, and I think Rhonda did a wonderful job in dyeing them. Look how nice they matched up!<br />
<br />
I've also had success with my beet pickled eggs. They taste good, and look great.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8493138090/" title="beet pickled eggs by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="beet pickled eggs" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8378/8493138090_fb7b06a3bb_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
I was a little scared cutting into them at first. But look - so pretty!<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8492037475/" title="beet pickled eggs by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="beet pickled eggs" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8379/8492037475_d431c03431_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
I did the simplest recipe, only vinegar and the hot water of the beets I boiled, including the beets. I was going for color in this one. But, next time I'll try this again, I'll at least add salt, and maybe other spices. Even with salt sprinkled on, the tasted bland. One thing's for sure though, I'll try this again.<br />
<br />
<br />Monikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12088557380015172558noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25604704.post-4270863912027529422013-02-15T01:00:00.000-05:002013-02-15T01:00:02.326-05:00Handspun Friday - Fuego<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8467677737/" title="SCF January 2013-swBFL-Fuego-100gr-112yds by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="SCF January 2013-swBFL-Fuego-100gr-112yds" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8388/8467677737_a1a620998e_z.jpg" width="640" /></a> <br />
<br />
I've finished this yarn recently, made with <i>Southern Cross Fibers Fiber Club January 2013</i> fiber - Fuego. It inspired a spinalong over on Ravelry in the SCF group. It's called <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/southern-cross-fibre/2472319/1-25">Extreme Plying: The SAL</a>, and you can use SCF fiber, Hello Yarn fiber, and Spunky Eclectic fiber to join the fun! There will be prizes as well! Entries must be 4-ply and up.<br />
<br />
Here's the fiber: sw BFL, 110gr - Fuego<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8454202190/" title="SCF January 2013-swBFL-Fuego-110gr by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="SCF January 2013-swBFL-Fuego-110gr" height="551" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8522/8454202190_97ef56e75d_z.jpg" width="640" /></a> <br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8468773662/" title="SCF January 2013-swBFL-Fuego-100gr-112yd by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="SCF January 2013-swBFL-Fuego-100gr-112yd" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8093/8468773662_730aefb7c3_z.jpg" width="640" /></a> <br />
<br />
David of SCF called it "m-ply", and of course I like it. What I did is, I made a 2-ply and chain plied that too boot. I love how the colors blend well together. I'm already working on the second colorway <i>Vista</i>, to do the same with it, hoping it will turn out as great as this one. There's only 112yds of it, all that plying eats up the yardage, but I don't really care that much. Maybe if Vista turns out compatible with Fuego, I will use them both for a hat.<br />
<br />
O.K. off to spin some more to get an entry ready for the SAL.<br />
<br />
♥ ♥ ♥<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />Monikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12088557380015172558noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25604704.post-960335541470932652013-02-13T17:19:00.000-05:002013-02-13T17:19:26.973-05:00Pickled Beets & EggsI saw this at <a href="http://cavewomancafe.wordpress.com/2011/04/23/primal-beet-pickled-pink-eggs/">Cavewomancafe blog </a>online, and had to give it a try. This is day one of soaking and pickling for the eggs and beets.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8471110309/" title="pickled beets & eggs-day 1-Feb. 13 by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="pickled beets & eggs-day 1-Feb. 13" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8244/8471110309_45c7267511_z.jpg" width="463" /></a><br />
<br />
I like pickled eggs, but don't like to buy them. I have never made them myself. I can't wait to taste them and see if they really get all purply!<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8472206320/" title="pickled beets & eggs-day 1-Feb. 13 by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="pickled beets & eggs-day 1-Feb. 13" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8517/8472206320_bcc025ca62_z.jpg" width="640" /></a>Monikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12088557380015172558noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25604704.post-4624550512449757052013-02-11T01:00:00.000-05:002013-02-11T01:00:05.273-05:00sock blank socks # 1I'm not sure I've shown you these socks. I've put them on Ravelry ages ago. A long time ago I bought five sock blanks, but never got around to dyeing them. Then I sent them to Ginny of <a href="http://stores.homestead.com/hstrial-vtullock/-strse-Sock-Blanks/Categories.bok">FatCatKnits</a> and asked her to do it for me. Those are not colorways she has in her program, just something she did before she carried sock blanks in her shop. Slowly I've been knitting them up, one by one into fun pairs of sock. Only one more to go. But for today here's pair # 1.<br />
<br />
The sock blank:<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/7297884842/" title="merino sock blanks dyed by Ginny of FatCatKnits by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="merino sock blanks dyed by Ginny of FatCatKnits" height="640" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7235/7297884842_d95bd9fbdd_z.jpg" width="459" /></a><br />
<br />
That's how the sock blank looked wound into a cake:<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/7712143770/" title="FCK dyed sock blank yarn by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="FCK dyed sock blank yarn" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8433/7712143770_d6507ff9ba_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
And the socks. I really love how they turned out. My sock blanks were single strand, so I think Ginny did a great job in dyeing the blank to get fairly matching socks.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/7733891394/" title="FCK dyed, sock blank socks # 1 by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="FCK dyed, sock blank socks # 1" height="465" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8284/7733891394_5bf8851211_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/7733889460/" title="FCK dyed, sock blank socks # 1 by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="FCK dyed, sock blank socks # 1" height="640" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7137/7733889460_d2d351af86_z.jpg" width="587" /></a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/7733890530/" title="FCK dyed, sock blank socks # 1 by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="FCK dyed, sock blank socks # 1" height="401" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8431/7733890530_dfc41ddf28_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
And I wanted to show you a reason why Denny loves snow. He's a big digger, and hides things all the time. Snow is just so easy to bury things in, but he has no trouble using mud, dirt, leaves, blankets, anything he can nudge around with his nose, to bury toys, bones, or other things he holds dear. The videos are only a few seconds long.<br />
<br />
Here he's doing a half assed job in burying a bone, he was distracted by our neighbor shoveling snow of the porch, so he was in a hurry.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" data="http://www.flickr.com/apps/video/stewart.swf?v=109786" height="225" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400"> <param name="flashvars" value="intl_lang=en-us&photo_secret=cfca330938&photo_id=8462822846"></param>
<param name="movie" value="http://www.flickr.com/apps/video/stewart.swf?v=109786"></param>
<param name="bgcolor" value="#000000"></param>
<param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param>
<embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://www.flickr.com/apps/video/stewart.swf?v=109786" bgcolor="#000000" allowfullscreen="true" flashvars="intl_lang=en-us&photo_secret=cfca330938&photo_id=8462822846" height="225" width="400"></embed></object><br />
<br />
Once I wanted to see what he would do, when I buried a bone in front of him. I dug a little hole with my shoe in the snow, and pushed a bone into it, then put some snow on it, and stepped on it, so you could not see the bone anymore. He watched closely, when I was done, he went there, sniffed around, looked at me, and went on his way, tail high. I must have done a good job, or he would have dug it out again, and hid it somewhere else. Hehe.<br />
<br />
<object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" data="http://www.flickr.com/apps/video/stewart.swf?v=109786" height="225" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400"> <param name="flashvars" value="intl_lang=en-us&photo_secret=dd5e0d4c27&photo_id=8462914546"></param>
<param name="movie" value="http://www.flickr.com/apps/video/stewart.swf?v=109786"></param>
<param name="bgcolor" value="#000000"></param>
<param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param>
<embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://www.flickr.com/apps/video/stewart.swf?v=109786" bgcolor="#000000" allowfullscreen="true" flashvars="intl_lang=en-us&photo_secret=dd5e0d4c27&photo_id=8462914546" height="225" width="400"></embed></object><br />
<br />
Here he's hiding a pin. I had already put away my camera, when I saw him hiding the pin. He was halfway done by the time I got it out, and turned on. He was more careful with it, then with the bone. After he was finished he checked if the neighbor saw him doing it. But I think he thought no one saw him, because he didn't go back to get it, to bury it somewhere else, which he does, if he catches me watching him, or anybody else for that matter.<br />
<br />
<object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" data="http://www.flickr.com/apps/video/stewart.swf?v=109786" height="225" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400"> <param name="flashvars" value="intl_lang=en-us&photo_secret=dfb0c6a8c0&photo_id=8461757835"></param>
<param name="movie" value="http://www.flickr.com/apps/video/stewart.swf?v=109786"></param>
<param name="bgcolor" value="#000000"></param>
<param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param>
<embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://www.flickr.com/apps/video/stewart.swf?v=109786" bgcolor="#000000" allowfullscreen="true" flashvars="intl_lang=en-us&photo_secret=dfb0c6a8c0&photo_id=8461757835" height="225" width="400"></embed></object>Monikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12088557380015172558noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25604704.post-69756514745745973682013-02-10T09:02:00.001-05:002013-02-10T09:08:22.206-05:00More pups in the snow pictures 2Of course Happy wasn't the only one out and about.<br />
<br />
It's hard to get all three of them in one shot, facing in my general direction. I love this photo!<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8461732572/" title="Feb. 9-early morning-19 by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="Feb. 9-early morning-19" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8100/8461732572_805e25b313_z.jpg" width="480" /></a><br />
<br />
Denny being watchful.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8460632185/" title="Feb. 9-early morning-17 by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="Feb. 9-early morning-17" height="480" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8526/8460632185_2fdd5068b0_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
And a close up of his face.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/99522884@N00/8461730266/" title="Feb. 9-early morning-16 by yarnloopie, on Flickr"><img alt="Feb. 9-early morning-16" height="532" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8378/8461730266_0f17ff87a0_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
And now they are getting restles. I better get going. I have one more post with snowy, doggy photos, which were taken yesterday afternoon.<br />
<br />
<br />Monikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12088557380015172558noreply@blogger.com7