Too Hot To Knit
Oh my goodness, it is hot these days. I think this might be the hottest, most humid weather we’ve had all summer! I can’t bring myself to believe that it really is September–I see “Back To School” everywhere. I’ve been back to school myself, to get ready for the term. I have freshly sharpened pencils, and a brand new blank agenda book, but with temperatures soaring into the mid 30s+ with humidity factored in, I’m lacking a great deal of motivation to DO much of anything.
I have been spending some of my free time with my spinning wheel in front of a fan, and a sometimes breezy window, iced tea by my side. I don’t know where all this impulsive spinning was during Tour De Fleece (when I was extremely unproductive-sorry Team Canada!)…but I’m being productive at the wheel these days, bit by bit getting bobbins done, and ready for the very fun part-plying!
I’m pretty sure my increased productivity is due to the growing fiber stash I have…I no longer am fussing with my drum carder, and fragile dirty fleece, trying to spin something that is reasonable. Maybe I’ve learned my lesson? Maybe it’s too hot to bother with all of the fiber preparation.
The fiber that’s on my wheel now came from Etsy–my very first Etsy purchase. The seller, Jodi, known as slimchicken, was very easy to deal with and the fiber was delivered while I was on vacation–such a treat to come home to such vibrant colours! I’d do business with her again for sure!
image source: slim chicken's etsy page
This is superwash fiber, my first time ever spinning superwash. So far I don’t notice much of a difference, but I am sure I will enjoy the freedom of being able to wash what can be knit with it. Maybe this can be a baby sweater for fall or something like that. My friends keep having babies!
What’s on your wheel these days?
