Spun Right Round

Recently Finished Knits

2012-01-06T07:00:00.000-05:00

First off, I started the New Year with a pair of Duffers!

I recently finished Grey Loops!

I also knit up this quick Pixie Hat

I finished up my first beaded knitting project: Of Brass and Steam!

Pogona is on the needles and will be done soon!

{33x33}

2012-01-05T15:49:00.000-05:00

Here is the goal list for the new year. 33 things to do before I turn 33.
What's on your list?

1. Try natural dyes
2. Screen print (with the new thermal fax!)
3. Grow a successful veggie garden
4. Go to SQUAM
5. Mine for Diamonds at Herkimer or for Garnets in the Adirondacks.
6. Sew some patchwork
7. Develop my wet felting skills
8. Make a photo book.
9. Hang pictures in the house
10. Spring clean with dumpster
11. Brew beer
12. Grow pumpkins
13. Make bread
14. Make a batch of soap
15. Knit some fair isle again
16. Make the SRR website e-commerce
17. Get a tattoo
18. Get organized
19. Grow more indoor plants
20. Leave the state
21. Write a knitting pattern
22. Create a video tutorial
23. Begin Weaving
24. Finish a pair of Socks
25. Spin sock yarn
26. Knit a Blanket
27. Knit a sweater
28. Remodel a room in the house
29. Tear down old wall paper
30. Start yoga classes
31. Read a book
32. Cancel cable tv
33. Cannning

{32x32} Recap.

2011-11-30T11:37:00.000-05:00

My goal list of 32 x 32 is everything but completed, but hey I didn't expect to cross everything off anyways. Here's to a new year and a new list!

Here is what I did accomplish, I didn't read a book or have a milkshake but I quit my job and opened a store!

1. ~~Build and plant the salad table.~~

3. ~~Do Spun Right Round full-time~~.

8. ~~Finish a patchwork quilt~~ {lap size} EDIT *Table Runner*.

11.~~Cut my hair~~

13.~~Pay off the mortgage.~~

18.~~Open a store.~~

19.~~Build a piece of furniture~~.
** does Ikea count? WE built lots of Ikea furniture **
YES IT DOES!

24.~~Vend at the farmer's market or fair.~~

25.~~Make a piece of clothing.~~ * MITTENS COUNT*

28.~~Get a tattoo finished~~.

31.~~strike>Wear a dress.~~

Clockwork

2011-11-17T15:43:00.000-05:00

My newest project Clockwork is blocking!

I used Cascade Heritage and Noro Silk Garden and I believe that it worked up beautifully!

Hello November!

2011-11-02T12:18:00.000-04:00

Brr.. Chilly! It's getting cold out there, time to knit!

On the needles now: Susie's Reading Mitts

On queue:
Nutkin Sock
Guernsey Wrap
Spectra

If you have projects on your queue and need more yarn in your stash, stop in to Spun Right Round and fill out your holiday wish list!

Time to Quilt!

2011-10-18T13:07:00.000-04:00

It's not that I don't have enough knitting projects on the needles at the moment but I had to take a break from knitting on Monday to sew up a quick quilt! I know it's not lap size but can I count this table runner as part of my 32x32!

I was inspired by a knitter at Thursday night's knit group and also by the upcoming Quilt show at the local YWCA. Maybe I can get my skills up in time to enter one!!

Meanwhile this is on my wishlist!

Off The Needles, What is Next!?

2011-10-04T10:41:00.000-04:00

I just finished Citron! A lovely pattern, very easy!

I'm in love withe this color "Frank Ochre"! I knit this up with one skein of Malabrigo Lace and I even had a bit left over.

Interview with Artisan Gerard from Etsy

2011-10-01T20:47:00.000-04:00

Tell us a little about yourself!

I'm a college student attending the University of North Dakota for Commercial Aviation. My fiancee cuts all of the shop's charms on a laser at his sheet metal shop in Arizona. It's tough for us to be so far apart but he is supportive and I love him dearly. During at Fall and Winter I also make neck warmers, leg warmers and fingerless gloves so he isn't stuck doing all the work. :P I can't say anyone else in my family has the same love of crafts I do or that they even know how sew a stitch but when I was in the third grade I asked my mom to pay for sewing lessons and she did. My first project was a pillow case which I quickly turned into a simple pattern for tote bags which I now sell at farmer's markets and craft shows but not online anymore.

My mother had ovarian cancer in 2001 where the doctors extracted a 13 pound tumor. My hopes of changing my only child status seemed dashed until in 2008 she announced she was unexpectedly 5 months pregnant. July 3rd 2008 I became a big sister and when my little brother said his first name, mine, I gained a muse. His smile causes me happiness, something I try to put into every piece of my work.

Last year I had to pack up and move for college away from my brother and my fiancee so I work, ship and create from my dorm room now. The extreme differences from my native Arizona summers to my now negative 40 degree winters keeps me busy with any indoor hobby I may have. I create with anything I can get my hands on really so I wouldn't say I have a favorite tool or supply simply because my projects are always changing. During the Christmas season I usually run giveaway on the Facebook page which generates enough interest in my products that I have a constant market for any new ideas I may spout out.

Everything I do is a labor of love and I take great pride in my work, as well I love those who support my art as well as my education and I can't wait to make them proud.

Handspuns and Hand Carded Fibers

2011-09-22T13:25:00.000-04:00

I've been on a coil kick lately! These yarns are newly listed in the Etsy shop.

I've also carded a few new batts, some have flown the coop already but there will be more arriving o the shop soon!

Sound Of Tomorrow

2011-09-15T12:55:00.000-04:00

The Sound of Tomorrow was kind enough to record a Bonus Feature about the Grand Opening of Spun Right Round. Check out the SOT Pod Cast now!

On the needles

2011-09-14T17:52:00.000-04:00

I started the "Octopus Mittens" from the book 60 Quick Knits from Cascade. I'm using Cascade 220 Superwash and I'm loving this pattern. Colorwork is my fav!

2011-09-13T11:14:00.001-04:00

If the look on my face in the photo below doesn't explain what a great day Saturday was for me then nothing does. I'm lost for words so I'll sum it up. It was the best feeling ever, the happiest day ever for sure!

I am so happy and thrilled that Spun Right Round has grown into what it is today. To jump off and gamble on myself was such a scary thing but how rewarding!

The yarn and fiber shop could have never been done without the help from many wonderful friends. The support and generosity is something else, totally amazing and special. Thank you everyone!

Photos from Steph and Sara

Spun Right Round News

2011-09-04T15:38:00.000-04:00

Hey everyone! I just wanted to make a quick note about the new direction Spun Right Round is taking but first off, I want to THANK EVERYONE for making SRR what is toady. BIG HUGS!

My dream of opening a retail shop has happened this year, as most of you know the Grand Opening is September 10th. It has all happened so fast that I haven't even been able to soak it in yet! .... what!....

Despite of all the new things going on with SRR the Etsy shop will remain open for business. Some of you may have noticed a change in inventory... less yarns & more rovings. I'm hoping to have a leg free to jump on the wheel again but it may take awhile!

New items will continue to appear in the shop. New solid merino and corriedale combed top will be available in a rainbow of colors to make felters, carders and spinners very happy. Also, keep on the look out for solid dyed bamboo top... SO BEAUTIFUL!

I am hoping to open the phone lines for orders as I have lots of great spinning and carding equipment from Ashford for all you fiber heads out there!

So, I am so blessed to have made such a great network of friends and customers and I look forward to meeting and talking with new friends everyday...

xoxo
Cheers!

LYS

2011-08-28T18:19:00.000-04:00

Getting things all finished up for the opening. The fiber wall is loaded!

The signs go up Wednesday! Yippee! Here are a few new photos of the yarn shop.
My awesome friend Tierney from Silver Trumpet Style helped me yarn bomb!

Yarn Shop!

2011-08-19T08:56:00.000-04:00

I thought I'd share some photos of the yarn shop, I would say things are coming together nicely. We're still on track for opening this September, stay tuned for more info!

Brick and Mortar

2011-08-03T20:06:00.000-04:00

Here is the front of the business card design for the new retail store! We plan on having a silent opening the first week in September and a GRAND OPENING party the second week of September... we'll keep you posted!

Etsy Finds

2011-07-07T09:11:00.000-04:00

I've been searching Etsy listings looking for cute ways to decorate and organize the new yarn shop! I found some great items and I thought I'd share a few of them with you!

Monkey Pod Leaf Dish from Enter Mix

I'm so in love with Monkey Pod, I thought it would be a perfect way to organize all the stitch markers, pins and other small accessories!

Vintage Metal Hairpin Flower Frog from Whipowill

wouldn't this make a great business card holder!

Custom Return Address Rubber Stamp by AsspocketProductions

Little Farm Egg Basket from Blue Flower Vintage

Vintage Gold Frame from MrFilthyRotten

Vintage gold frames would be super to scatter around as chalkboards and mirrors!

Flickr Favorites

2011-07-06T11:35:00.000-04:00

1. Shh der spares / Hush, costs are cut, 2. living dead girl, 3. Mollie, 4. Sleepy, 5. Roving Wreath, 6. Just in Time Hat, 7. Holga Series, 8. Graffiti Deco, 9. Knitty - Breeze

Shop Update

2011-07-04T13:08:00.000-04:00

The shop will soon be loaded with brand new Polwarth and Merino/Tussah/Bamboo blend rovings as we begin to list the 25 new braids this week. We've also added an 8 ounce roving listing to help you get spinning larger projects!

BRICK AND MORTAR!

2011-06-28T13:06:00.001-04:00

It's the new thing around here for Spun Right Round, a brick and mortar store in lovely Cortland, New York! I'm so pleased and excited to share the news with everyone!

Here are some photos of the space being built for Spun Right Round. The drywall is going up and a front door will be installed... new lighting, new paint and soon furniture will arrive!

Our new storefront will be located in the historic Cortland Corset Factory Building located at 75 East Court Street. We are planning on a grand opening sometime late August or early September, we'll keep you posted! We have a website dedicated to the b&m spunrightround.com

We will carry beautiful yarns from Berroco, Cascade, Crystal Palace, Lang, Tahki, Schoppel Wolle, Zitron, Brown Sheep and more. We are also a proud Ashford dealer! That means we'll have wheels, spindles, carders and looms available. Great knitting and crochet accessories from Clover, Brittany, Addi and Susan Bates just to name a few! Workshops and classes? You bet! Handpainted rovings, carded batts, handpainted sock yarns by Spun Right Round will be available on Etsy as well as in the shop. We will also carry a variety of combed top and glitz for your spinning and felting needs!

Flickr Favorites

2011-06-27T11:31:00.000-04:00

1. zombie #1, 2. 2nd block for silja - one scrappy bee, 3. My First Gocco, 4. Lettuce Knit, 5. classroom, 6. Fine Featherheads Point Dume Lookbook, 7. Wool And The Gang Tokyo, 8. Brooklyn General 2, 9. Untitled

wool trees

2011-06-16T11:38:00.001-04:00

wool trees
Originally uploaded by Spun Right Round

Ahhh...

Shop Update!

2011-06-15T12:35:00.000-04:00

It's all about batts this week! Also, save 10% now through Sunday with coupon code BMLYS.

Interview With Abhaya Fibers

2011-06-13T12:33:00.000-04:00

1. Tell us a little about yourself!

i'm a 28 year old lady living in a little city with my man and my kitty. i teach knitting classes, work at the knitter's edge helping people pick out the perfect yarn for their project and personal style and make my own designs with all my spare time.

2. What kind of crafting do you do and what got you into it?

i'm a knitter / fiber artist with a taste for visual artistry on the side. my parent's nourished every creative bone in my body from birth and my gramma taught me to knit, which i haven't put down since.

3. Where do you find inspiration and/or what inspires you?

i draw a lot of inspiration from the color and texture in different fibers. the yarn itself usually does the driving, i just follow along. i also find a lot of inspiration from cultural adornments through out history. all around the world, people have had such amazing taste and talent in how they decorate themselves and i'd like to leave my little contribution to that.

4. What is your workspace like?

anywhere i can sit and knit really. i live an attic apartment with baskets full of yarn and knits and lots of prayer flags hanging around. i've got a gypsy bag that's like a mobile studio for me, filled with everything i'd need to create and finish whatever project i'm working on.

5. Favorite tools, supplies, gadgets..

for the most part it's all about the overflowing yarn basket. addi needles, and lately this super cute chic-a yarn keeper has been making life and knitting better by the day.

6. Where online can people find you?

my shop: http://abhayafibers.etsy.com/
my blog: http://abhayafibers.blogspot.com/
my facebook: http://facebook.com/abhayafibers/

{32x32} an Update

2011-06-10T15:20:00.001-04:00

32 things I'd like to do before I'm 32

Time is flying by so here is my list, some are more possible than others but I'll take the challenge! I'll scratch them off as they are accomplished.

1. ~~Build and plant the salad table.~~
2. Vacation in the South.
3. ~~Do Spun Right Round full-time~~.
4. Develop a good roll of 35mm Holga film.
5. Paint the bathroom.
6. Go Garnet mining in the Adirondack's
7. Make soap.
8. Finish a patchwork quilt {lap size}.
9. Brew beer.
** Have the kit, no brew yet**

10.Grow pumpkins
** Not THIS year!**

11.~~Cut my hair~~
12.Do a multi-color screen or block print.
** I'll keep trying but this doesn't seem to be my bag**

13.Pay off the mortgage.
** THIS AUGUST**

14.Design a knitting pattern.
15.Make a video tutorial.
16.Knit a cable blanket.
17.Make a pinhole camera.
18.Open a store.
** OPENING THIS FALL... YOU READ THAT RIGHT! **

19.Build a piece of furniture.
** does Ikea count? **
20.Go Bowling
21. Be Vegan for a week.
** so far, the complete opposite! I ate fish for the first time ever!**

22.Kitchen Redo
23.Get chickens.
24.Vend at the farmer's market or fair.
25.Make a piece of clothing.
26.Go to folk school.
27.Start going to Yoga.
28.~~Get a tattoo finished~~.

29.Have a milkshake.
30.Dehydrate fruits and veggies.
31.Wear a dress.
** WILL happen, my niece is getting married!**

32.Read a book.

Ravelry Favorites :: On and Off the Needles

2011-06-07T08:00:00.002-04:00

I loved this pattern from Lili Comme Tout!

Here is a photo of it while I was blocking.

MOJO by Donyale Grant: What a great pattern, not complicated but just interesting enough to keep you going!

Etsy Favorites

2011-06-06T08:00:00.007-04:00

Left-handed Mustache Teacup and Saucer by Bread and Badger

Knitting - 5x7 print by LauraGeorge

Linen Canvas 16 x 16 inch Cushion Cover by Classic By Nature

Shop News

2011-06-02T13:49:00.000-04:00

Sorry for the breaks in posting but things have been quite hectic around here. I've been working really hard on my 32x32 list, an update on that coming soon!

Today I've listed a couple of new batts in the shop!

Silly Birds

2011-05-26T07:45:00.001-04:00

Thought I'd share these clips with you, these birds are hilarious and talented!

2011-05-25T07:37:00.000-04:00

Felt beads with mirrors by Lusitania

Triangle Pyramid Pillow by Erindollar

Druzy mini feather pocket wrap skirt by Chopstix Waits

Flickr Friday

2011-05-20T09:44:00.000-04:00

1. sock blank 2 003, 2. Yarn shops in the Netherlands, 3. IMG_7450, 4. Yarn shops in the Netherlands, 5. this shawl uses equal amounts of each color, 6. umbrella prints mini-quilt, 7. wool trees, 8. "yarn shop" @ Ikea, 9. Yarn storage.

Fiber Feast!

2011-05-13T15:53:00.000-04:00

1. glowing ghoul wensleydale roving, 2. wildflower polwarth roving, 3. bombed wensleydale roving, 4. yoga polwarth roving, 5. woodstock roving, 6. treasure wensleydale roving, 7. squish polwarth roving, 8. electrical storm roving, 9. amaericana polwarth roving

2011-05-11T07:15:00.000-04:00

Vic the Velociraptor Planter & Succulent by Plaid Pigeon

Geo Hearts Screenprinted Tote Bag by Sasandperil

I Love Clouds, limited edition giclee print by Eloise Renouf

2011-05-09T08:45:00.000-04:00

♥This Weeks Ravelry Favorites♥

Rock Island by Jared Flood

Jeck by Regina Satta

Jeweled Cowl by Sachiko Uemura

Deco by Kate Davies

Hand-Dyed Rovings

2011-05-08T07:46:00.000-04:00

Currently we have Polwarth Rovings and Merino/Tussah/Bamboo blend rovings (50:25:25) available in the shop. Stayed tuned for other varieties like Wensleydale and Merino/Bamboo!

1. Field Trip Polwarth Roving, 2. Lush Merino Silk Bamboo Roving, 3. camping out polwarth roving, 4. castles merino/silk/bamboo roving, 5. precious merino/silk/bamboo roving, 6. tea time polwarth roving, 7. wild west polwarth roving, 8. new kicks polwarth roving, 9. Wild Child Polwarth Roving

Flickr Friday

2011-05-06T08:00:00.001-04:00

1. Swiss Cheese Scarf blocking 1, 2. snail graffiti, 3. Appliance sock yarn, 4. Daphne, 5. east, 6. Bird Nest, 7. Bright Fortune in 2007, 8. help wanted, 9. metal & thread YB#3

2011-05-04T08:31:00.001-04:00

Vintage Large Enamel Ware Wash Bowl and Pitcher from Zinnia Cottage

Bright White... 20 poms by Pom Love

Brick & Turquoise Shabby Drop Leaf Table by Nine Red

New Rovings

2011-05-03T17:33:00.000-04:00

I've been super busy dyeing up some wonderful sock yarns and rovings the past few days. The survey said you wanted rovings and rovings you will get!

New in the shop today are these Polwarth 4oz braids!

Next will be the merino::tussah::bamboo rovings!

2011-05-02T08:00:00.000-04:00

This Weeks Ravelry Favorites

Abalone by Beata Jezek

'brainless' by Yarnissima

Coraline by Ysolda Teague

Fancy Kitty :: The Big Tom

2011-04-30T17:12:00.000-04:00

We put our Big Tom Fancy Kitty Carder to use yesterday, holy crow, what a powerhouse! We are so happy with the performance, it produces batts that are 38" long and 15" wide... pretty amazing!

Shop News!

2011-04-27T18:28:00.000-04:00

Spun Right Round is now offering hand painted sock yarns!

I've been dyeing and winding all day, still more to do but I'm very happy with my progress.
I think I may be addicted! Silver Trumpet saved my butt again, can you believe that I don't own a yarn swift... how lame is that! Thank you Super T!

Here is a look at what has been listed in the shop, more on the way!

2011-04-27T08:42:00.000-04:00

Stoneware Bowls by DiTerra

Fiber Art Brooch by Krivondela

Pair of Bowls by Darshanpottery

Vintage Flour Sack Weekend Tote by Selina Vaughan

2011-04-25T08:52:00.001-04:00

♥THIS WEEKS RAVELRY FAVORITES♥

Rivercat Socks by Brenda Patipa

Jettshin's Nightingale

Omelet by Joyce Fassbender

2011-04-23T16:34:00.000-04:00

Guess who just bought their dream carder!

Be prepared for blammo big batts, Spun Right Round just purchased a cottage industry carder!

Flickr Friday

2011-04-22T09:16:00.000-04:00

1. DS Quilts Collection, 2. A Whole Lotta Elvis Goin' On, 3. Hand Dyes, 4. Weird Bird a.k.a. Dickens, 5. Hexagons, 6. Spin-spin-spin....

2011-04-21T09:45:00.000-04:00

♥This Weeks Ravelry Favorites♥
All Felted and Fulled Up

Easy House Slippers by Liecel Tverli Scully

Felted Spinning Wheel Bag by Shannon Geddesclose

The Nomad Bag by Nora J. Bellows

Bunny Lovin'

2011-04-20T08:30:00.000-04:00

As bunny parents you start to learn things as your little ones grow. They hate apples, LOVE banana 's, love carrots but only if you break them in half so they can smell the sweet aroma...

I've been bit, kissed, ignored and cuddled... They are so wonderful any which way! We're getting ready to shear the first long staple of their baby coats. We'll spin this up to keep and the rest of our shearings will be a mix.. some for us some for you! All these fibers will come from happy and well loved little critters!

2011-04-19T10:06:00.000-04:00

Turquoise Yarn Bowl by Ocpottery

Mid Century Modern Aqua and Cream Vinyl Button Tufted Chairs from Vintage Supply Co.

Dresden Plate Quilt Pillow Courtlyons

And the Winner is!

2011-04-18T00:00:00.001-04:00

Thanks to all who entered the giveaway and took our survey! We chose one lucky winner using the random number generator and congrats to Jane Watson! You'll be getting you're roving as a thank you very soon!

2011-04-17T17:23:00.000-04:00

A must see, a great video that a great friend hipped me too!

Flickr Friday

2011-04-15T09:00:00.000-04:00

1. Winter Woods - Sarva Natural Artisan Soaps, 2. D.H.Lawrence at Haggs Farm - " You Haggites See the best of Me " - by Prof . John Worthen . This slot comprises unique photograph and substantial authoritive lecture notes . Please Scroll this page - then follow the D.H.Lawrence Photostream., 3. alpaca farm, 4. Weaving, 5. Bobbins, 6. DSC03384, 7. Tea Stained Mirror, 8. Llamas, 9. GRAFFITI_NEWTOWN_110407 - 2

Shop Update!

2011-04-14T21:16:00.000-04:00

So productive today! New batts, yarns, and rovings! This and more to be added to Spun Right Round this week!

On The Needles

2011-04-14T18:14:00.000-04:00

I've started the Shalom Cardigan. Finally!

I'm loving the Lamb's Pride Bulky and so happy with the color I chose. I had thought that I be much further along by now but off to a good start after a week. I had a bit of teetering on which mods to make but I ended up going with Soule Mamas sleeves and added buttons. Let's hope it fits!
I'm not a gauger!

Shop Update

2011-04-13T13:38:00.001-04:00

Today I've listed some new goodies in the shop
including
ROVINGS!

Reminder: There are 4 days left to cast your vote and enter the giveaway!

2011-04-13T08:37:00.001-04:00

Pouch Wristlet By Milky Robot

Real Long Tailed Glasswing Butterfly From Real Butterfly Gifts

Bridges and Balloons Moleskine By Shoofly

Hammered Small Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings By Mocahete

Shop News

2011-04-12T08:00:00.001-04:00

The Incredible Bulks are being listed! Here is a look at what is being listed but more will be coming shortly!

They are thick and thins::Slubby::Fun and are roughly 4-6 wraps per inch. Short in yards, heavy on weight and a good quick and artful knit!

2011-04-11T08:00:00.000-04:00

Here Are Some Of My Ravelry Favorites

Kakomu by Kirsten Johnstone

adlevy's out of the box sweater

Sweater for Peanut by tanglefairy

I have this obsession with Noro yarn even though I have never used it. I just think that is is so gorgeous! I think the Out of the Box Sweater would be a perfect project for some Noro, or maybe I'll even try another go at socks.. this time using the Stretchy Bind Off Technique!

The Sweater for Peanut is so damn cute I had to include it in this weeks favorites.. CUTE!

SURVEY = GIVEAWAY :: NOW CLOSED

2011-04-10T14:44:00.001-04:00

Calling all fiber fiends

We are hosting a GIVEAWAY ... YAY!

Spun Right Round wants to know if you'd like rovings available for purchase in the shop. Do you think fiber clubs are cool? Are you not really into rovings? Hate merino but love Wensleydale? Share your opinion and get a chance to win a 4 oz kettle dyed roving!

Here is how to enter!

1. Take the survey that is on the sidebar on the right.
2. Follow this blog if you're not already :)
3. Leave a comment on this post, just say hi or tell us what fibers you like, your favorite
colors, if you think are fiber clubs cool, whatever.
4. In your comment please leave a way to contact you (email).

Easy Peasy

Poll closes on Sunday the 17th at 8:00 pm. One lucky winner will be chosen by the random number generator and be notified by email.

Poll closed! thanks to all who entered!

Coming Soon

2011-04-08T10:00:00.001-04:00

Spun Right Round will be introducing a new club of yarns to the mix very soon
Stay tuned for more information on the

Flickr Friday

2011-04-08T07:37:00.000-04:00

1. :: cistus ::, 2. mini quilt 05, 3. Teckel, 4. Tin Toys﹝ladybug‧跳舞瓢蟲﹞, 5. Striped Socks in Tokyo, 6. Sparklers, 7. Angora rabbit © rossji, 8. hand dyed sock yarn, balled, 9. Dahlia

And then there were two...

2011-04-07T10:59:00.000-04:00

I finally completed my Riff Socks sans riff! Rather vanilla but comfy indeed. I finished one sock with the super stretchy bind off (I highly recommend this) and the other using the regular bind off method.
Why?
To be honest, I was too lazy to look up the how to on the second sock! Now one fits nicer than the other and that is a shame!

We're they on my {32x32} list?
Negative
Dang!

2011-04-06T08:00:00.001-04:00

Modern Colorworks Round By Pillow Happy

Zara the Jack Rabbit By Look What I Can Do

Batman By Spin Thread

Mini Flap Clutch by Betsy Wynn

Shop Update!

2011-04-05T22:41:00.000-04:00

New Batts tonight!

2011-04-04T08:00:00.000-04:00

Here are Some of My Ravelry Favorites

Kyla by Katya Frankel

Susie's Reading Mitts by Janelle Masters

Prairie Boots by Julie Weisenberger

Sunday Spinnings

2011-04-03T17:37:00.000-04:00

I've got some thin yarn on my wheel today! I've carded up 7 ozs of fiber split into two batts with the plan of spinning a two ply sock weight yarn. I'm having so much trouble resisting the urge to keep this one for myself!

Flickr Friday

2011-04-01T07:53:00.000-04:00

1. Knitting shop, 2. Jars of Thread at Purl Soho, 3. Icelandic knit shop, 4. winter garden knit grafitti, 5. fabric brooch, 6. Gauges, 7. La Droguerie Knit Shop In Paris, 8. Knitting circle #3 - Fitzroy Gardens - knit one talk one, 9. Purl SoHo

Battastical Shop News!

2011-03-31T21:53:00.000-04:00

Big Batt Shop Update this weekend, these and more!

2011-03-28T09:16:00.001-04:00

Here are some of my Ravelry Favorites

It's All About The Charts

Housefly Chart by Audrey Capistrano

Ossuary chart by Kirsti Hallamaa

Space Invaders Charts by Jennifer Wangclose

2011-03-28T07:40:00.000-04:00

Small Snow Forest Basket by Print Party

A Perfectly Peachy Pair of Tea Towels by Dottie Angel

Oak Uprising HolzFurHaus

Vintage Turkish Pillow from Cottage Farm

Shop News!

2011-03-27T19:16:00.000-04:00

Here is just a few of the items that are new in the shop this week!
Hope you all are having a great Sunday evening

Flickr Friday

2011-03-25T08:00:00.000-04:00

1. Skittles and Sanford, 2. clogs!, 3. Ella Funt, FO, 4. put a bird on it., 5. Rt. 66 - California, 6. fox2, 7. the vincent., 8. Oranges Are Not The Only Fruit, 9. Vortex: YIP2011.67

2011-03-23T08:00:00.000-04:00

Junkyard Steampunk Watch Parts Plugs by BMA mod

short sleeve cowl tunic by joclothing

Wisdom Tooth Print 8x10 by the black apple

rabbit purse by squirrellicious

2011-03-21T09:02:00.000-04:00

My Ravelry Favorites This week Include..

Nerdy Neiman from Lisseut

Ginge Marmalade by Donna Wilson

Garter Stripe Square Bag by Ishi-knit

Shop News!

2011-03-20T17:55:00.000-04:00

You can say that I've pretty much gone batty!
Have a look at what is new and what will be listed on Spun Right Round this week!

{32x32}

2011-03-18T19:41:00.004-04:00

So now I've done it, I created a list of 32 things to do before I turn 32. I have until the end of November, a late start on this but I'll give it a go anyways. You'll find a link on the right to the blog page that contains the list.

What's on your list this year?

*UPDATE* I'm already checking things off.. YIPPIE!

1. Build and plant the salad table.
2. Vacation in the South.
3. Do Spun Right Round full-time.
4. Develop a good roll of 35mm Holga film.
5. Paint the bathroom.
6. Go Garnet mining in the Adirondack's
7. Make soap.
8. Finish a patchwork quilt {lap size}.
9. Brew beer.
10.Grow pumpkins
11.Cut my hair
12.Do a multi-color screen or block print.
13.Pay off the mortgage.
14.Design a knitting pattern.
15.Make a video tutorial.
16.Knit a cable blanket.
17.Make a pinhole camera.
18.Open a store.
19.Build a piece of furniture.
20.Go Bowling
21. Be Vegan for a week.
22.Kitchen Redo
23.Get chickens.
24.Vend at the farmer's market or fair.
25.Make a piece of clothing.
26.Go to folk school.
27.Start going to Yoga.
28.~~Get a tattoo finished~~.
29.Have a milkshake.
30.Dehydrate fruits and veggies.
31.Wear a dress.
32.Read a book.

Flickr Friday

2011-03-18T08:00:00.000-04:00

1. crazy nine patch, 2. I am the rainbow AND the pot of gold., 3. herringbone wood floors, 4. ice cream weekend, 5. Crazy Nine Patch Pillow, 6. petunia, 7. 149/365 Stripey Socks, 8. Imprimiendo la obra de Juan de la Cruz, 9. Nate Williams- Sherlock Holmes

Sock Sunday on Thursday

2011-03-17T07:02:00.002-04:00

I've been working on my socks again, almost thankful that they are done. Not so much because that I'm bored or hating "vanilla socks" but because I'm always looking ahead to my next project. You'd think it would be a motivator... I guess it is.. but when it's constant I find it stifling..
I can't get no satisfaction!

Does anybody else feel this way or am I goofy? I'd love to hear your thoughts.

2011-03-16T14:59:00.000-04:00

For some reason I have a fondness for pinhole cameras yet I've never used one! In my searches this afternoon I came across some printable downloads to cut and build. I especially like the looks of this one by Readymech.

Best of all it's free and I have film in the fridge!

2011-03-15T06:42:00.000-04:00

West German Scheurich Pottery from Manly Vintage

Snug Autumnal Nerd No.1 By Cat Rabbit Plush

Dubious Orange Kitty by Laura George

2011-03-14T06:22:00.000-04:00

♥Here are some of my Ravelry Favorites ♥

Alpaca Sox Legwarmers by Pam Allen

Harris Tweed Socks by Ali Green

Modern Vintage Potholder by Maryse Roudier

Shop News!

2011-03-12T09:40:00.000-05:00

Here are a few of the new items that are and will be listed in the Etsy Shop

Flickr Friday

2011-03-11T06:23:00.000-05:00

1. Green farmhouse kitchen + dining room: Homey details + red accents, 2. Sketchbook, 2008, 3. ari's noro socks, 4. Vermont Country Kitchen, 5. Roa, 6. restoration hardware, 7. GRAFFITI_ENMORE_110218 - 7, 8. FO: Marius Invaded III, 9. japanese

2011-03-08T06:34:00.000-05:00

Ginkgo Pillow Cover By Stich In Dye

Feathered Wall Hanging By Cat Rabbit Plush

Flower Serving Bowl One Clay Bead

2011-03-07T07:08:00.000-05:00

♥This weeks Ravelry Favorites♥

Field by Carrie Bostick Hoge

Belfast Hoodie by Carrie Bostick Hoge

Cityscape by Laura Chau

Knock Your Socks Off Sunday.. updated!

2011-03-06T06:00:00.003-05:00

Here is a photo of my progress on the first pair.. (heehee, let's hope) of toe-up socks that I'm doing. I've frogged it a few times but this time the sock is making me a happy knitter!

Here are some of my favorite scrappy socks that I found on Flickr!

So now to the right or the left... whichever..
It's 3:30 on a Sunday,
homemade french bread loaves... DONE
one sock... DONE
homemade maple scones.. DONE
Beer.. NOW!

Flickr Friday

2011-03-04T05:55:00.000-05:00

1. Octopus Mittens, 2. Moleskine November/December 2010, 3. P1000892, 4. Pinky dotty fabric paper, 5. Stardust truck featuring one very cute elephant :), 6. texas sized cone, 7. Pufferking, 8. pearl brewery, 9. YIP 365.286:: Modern Baby Quilt

2011-03-03T06:58:00.007-05:00

I ♥ Birthdays!

I made my first ever batch of Rainbow cupcakes this past weekend and brought them to the host of our wonderful Cortland Spinner's group! They were so fun to make... and delicious too!

I gave it a go on this cute quilted zippy bag, a pattern that I found on Noodle Head. So fun that I'll just have to make more!

Here is a great how-to for rainbow cakes and things from Craft
Zine.. Holy YUM!

Feeling Quilty!

2011-03-02T05:33:00.002-05:00

I found this great pattern that I loosely followed on Sew Mama Sew. I haven't quilted anything in such a long time that I'd thought it would be better to start small. I did have a bit of trouble with the binding and the loopy-d-loop thing but in the end I'm pretty happy with it!

2011-03-01T05:26:00.001-05:00

Red Fox Pillow by SassandPeril

Spotted Bunny Pillow by Jackie Peppermint

Folk Art Owl Doll by Cart Before the Horse

Interview with Ohdessa Knits!

2011-02-28T05:31:00.001-05:00

1. Tell us a little about yourself!
My name is Odessa. I'm a stay at home mom to two young boys and I have a degree in Fine Arts. I like to think that knitting intricate mittens is a good use of this degree. I used to spend a lot of time drawing and I like to think that my knitting is an extension of that with yarn being my crayons and form my paper. I live right in the middle of North America and it's pretty cold here which makes knitting a necessity, not a hobby!

2. What kind of crafting do you do and what got you into it?

I mostly knit these days. I've always been into crafting of all sorts, and first knit around 10 years ago. Over that time I've gone on and off with knitting. When I was studying fine arts in university I got back into it for something to do on the bus and between classes. Then when I finished school I had a son and found myself at home. I got back into knitting in a big way, at first to knit cute little baby accessories and then as a creative outlet. I am a color person, so it was only natural that I got into doing all sorts of crazy colorwork. And being a super-perfectionist made me start developing my own patterns because I would get ideas but would never be able to find a suitable pattern and couldn't settle for anything less. Living in a really cold city makes mittens a perfect canvas, but I knit lots of other thing too. Right now I knit crazy patterned mittens and develop the patterns for sale, but I have some bigger plans down the road.

3. Where do you find inspiration and/or what inspires you?
I always keep two lists: one of things that I am inspired by (which usually ends up being more of doodles and taped down bits of paper from magazines) and a list of colors that is full of bits of yarn and scribbles and cut out chunks of color in combinations that I want to make happen. Being so into color, I start with an amazing color usually and find it a partner. From there, I usually let the color dictate the project; I think of what it reminds me of or I look through my inspiration bits for something I feel really could work with the colors. I am really inspired by the mid-late 90s. That post-grunge post-riot girl diy-conciouness thing that was going on when I really started developing artistically shaped me greatly.

4. What is your workspace like?
Messy! They say that creative people are messy, and I think it's because creative brain values creating over cleaning. I usually work at the kitchen table, so I really sprawl out. I usually have my netbook, some sourcebooks, lots of paper, and tonnes of yarn out. I do most of my actual "work" which is the knitting part in front of the tv. I like to think that knitting makes me feel productive while watching too much tv.

5. Favorite tools, supplies, gadgets..
I love Microsoft Excel (although I've been using Open Office lately and it's also pretty good) and Addi Turbo Lace needles. And yarn of all kinds. Especially sock yarn. I could not live without a kitchen scale to measure yarn; without it I'd go crazy with worry of running out of yarn. Other things I always have around are my trusty color-wheel, Staedtler colored pens, and tapestry needles.

6. Where online can people find you?
My blog is at ohdessaknits.com, my etsy and ravelry and twitter are all @ohdessa

Blue Hand On a Sunday Morning

2011-02-27T10:08:00.000-05:00

I made an andean bracelet of 3 ounces of brightly colored singles!

Lefty survived and so did the yarn, I was really worried that this pup wouldn't slide of my hand very easily.

Here are some links to a DIY Andean ply tool for those who'd like to save their hand the trouble!

A Little Bit Of Each

Living Water Boutique

Flickr Friday

2011-02-25T05:49:00.002-05:00

1. Pins and needles bee, 2. Ectoplasm, 3. Meet The Gourds, 4. felting over wire armature - tutorial, 5. shadow box of crocheted skulls, 6. Untitled, 7. oh the things i let my owner do to be entertained..., 8. Palomino Mugjoy, 9. Molly's Sketchbook: Felt Ball Trivets

2011-02-22T05:09:00.002-05:00

1. Tell us a little about yourself!

My name is Agnes, I’m German and have been living in the USA since 2006. I love it, I feel so lucky! :-) I consider both Germany and the USA to be my home, I couldn’t live without either one. I feel that both countries are a huge influence on my art. My German perfectionism, the beauty and variety of nature in America – it all makes me who I am and it reflects itself in my work.

2. What kind of crafting do you do and what got you into it?

I crochet, knit, sew, embroider and spin yarn. This versatility I’m trying to reflect with the variety in my store. Most popular are my yarns.
What got me into it? My mom introduced me to all these crafts with exception of spinning yarn which I taught myself.
But honestly, I feel I was born with a love for fiber! When I wasn’t even old enough to crawl yet, my mom one day found that I snuck into one of her projects and there I was all tangled up, ripping out her knitting, giggling and looking at her like: “Look, mommy, look what I can do!!”

3. Where do you find inspiration and/or what inspires you?
Nature inspires me most. The pureness, the harmony, the structure, the flow, the texture, the colors, …

4. What is your workspace like?
A very organized large desk, a couple shelves and other than that - as much as the weather allows - I make spots in nature my workspace! :-)

5. Favorite tools, supplies, gadgets

My beloved spindles which I keep expanding on. And the beautiful collection my husband is making for me, which currently consists of two projects boxes, a needle case and a spindle shelf – all made out of yellow and purple heart wood, two of my very favorite colors and woods.

6. Where online can people find you?
Etsy
Twitter
Facebook

Always feel free to contact me, I love to chat! :-)

2011-02-21T05:29:00.002-05:00

♥Here Are Some Of My Ravelry Favorites♥

For You To

Get Your Colorwork Fix!

Stubentiger by Beate Zäch

Cuckoo by Odessa Reichel

Folkloric Fair Isle Matryoshka Pillow
by Betsy Farquhar

Flickr Friday

2011-02-18T05:55:00.000-05:00

1. Ladybugs art dolls - mother and daughter, 2. pinhole camera, 3. Eye-pod and Night Light, 4. Sweet Streets 2 @ Gallery Nucleus, 5. First Pinhole, 6. Untitled, 7. Scandinavian Red Hare, 8. Lolita, 9. Wooden thread spools

Shop Update!

2011-02-16T18:31:00.000-05:00

I've been carding up some yummy batts! These are listed in the Etsy shop.. YAY!

1. Teddy Bear Fiber Batt, 2. We're all Crazy Now Batt, 3. Flame Thrower Fiber Batt, 4. Sugar High Fiber Batt, 5. Rule The Roost Fiber Batt, 6. Mash Up Fiber Batt

2011-02-16T12:18:00.000-05:00

My airplant is flowering... this is very exciting for me!

I purchased a group of five plants from Tohold on Etsy just after Christmas, so far I haven't killed any of them!

2011-02-16T06:00:00.018-05:00

Beer Poster by Pop Chart Lab

Tea Towels by Girls Can Tell

Beer and Cedarwood Natural Soap By Krugs Ecologic

Beer Print By Manvsink

2011-02-14T05:41:00.000-05:00

♥Here are some of my Ravelry Favorites♥

For You To

Wrap Up In

Cosette Wrap By Alana Dakos

Tree of Light by Cordula Surmann-Schmitt

Winter Shrug by Vilma

Flickr Friday

2011-02-11T05:34:00.004-05:00

1. Elvis with guns, 2. Boys in costume, 3. Bull in the Ring, 4. Happy Chaotic Costume Construction Bench Monday, 5. Booze, 6. flamingoes, 7. Tie-dyed Cupcakes, 8. Street Parking: Gremlin, 9. blood sweat & roller skates