Pictures from the Connecticut Sheep and Wool!

Bridget and I went to the Connecticut Sheep and Fiber Festival on April 30th, 2016.  While the shopping wasn't the finest, I am still happy that we went there.  I only purchased a sock ruler and a very pretty multicolored fingering weight yarn.

 First off, of course I thought the bunnies were so sweet.  I don't even like knitting with their fiber, but they are so small and furry and cute, so here are the buns.

 I was very tempted by the fleeces for sale, but abstained because I'm in the midst of working on cleaning the one I bought at Rhinebeck still.

 There were a few sheep on display, I didn't get a great picture of them however.

 The alpacas were adorable, and  humming away as people fawned over them.

 The SCA (Society for Creative Anachronism) was present as they are every year.  To me, they are the highlight of this small festival.  All of them were very pleasant and informative.

 There were a few examples of weaving, which always fascinates me as I'm trying to teach myself that art.

 Also, several types of embroidery.

 Natural fiber dying!

 I would love if Santa would put this under the tree this coming Christmas!

 The CT crochet guild was there, with many beautiful samples of their handiwork.

 

The bobbin lace makers were also there, I love stopping by their booth.

 I also got to meet Xandy Peters, who is a sweet young lady that is also a knit designer.  Her website is http://www.soimakestuff.com/

Twisted Strands Episode 120: Squeaky voiced knitter

Welcome to Episode 120!

Works in Progress:

Brighton Sock by Rhian Drinkwater in Out of Step Dyeworks Mutilated colorway.
Morticia MKAL by boo knits Jaipur Lace by Wandering Wool
Make your bones by Debbie Richey in glow in the dark bernat
Curse-breaker 9.0 by Michele DuNaier is out of hibernation

Dead and gone (or FO's)

Textured Acorn Beanie by WeasieWorks test knit, dk weight mystery yarn that I swapped for, will be donated to Emily's hats for Hope.

Stuff and Junk

I'm finally caught up on Sleepy Hollow. I highly recommend it.

The Halloween stitch along is where you can knit, crochet, weave, or cross stitch something Halloween related. There are 2 threads in the group, which you need to be a member of, one for chatter and inspiration, and the other for FO's.



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Twisted Strands Episode 115: Garden State Sheep and Wool

Welcome to Episode 115!

Works in Progress:

Textured Acorn Beanie by WeasieWorks test knit, dk weight mystery yarn that I swapped for, will be donated to Emily's hats for Hope. Going to pick it up again as the Lovely Weasieworks has redone pattern to make it clearer and I want to give feedback.

Skull shawl/Döskallesjal by kungen och majkis Still working on the edging for it.


Finished!
1 more baby hat for Katie of Knittin' on the Fly's Clicking for babies. Baby Leaves Baby Hat by Heidi Sunday in Cascade Pima Tencel.

Don't cage me in socks, lollipop yarn, size 2.75mm 24” sock rockets by addi, pattern by Heather Kinne

Stuff and Junk

Soylent Green is a very dystopian view of the future, and takes place not too far in the future, folks!
Ghost Shark. No words. Wow.
NJ Sheep and Wool show is this coming weekend, so excited, I'll be hanging out with my friends and buying a small amount of yarn. Maybe.

Don't forget the CAL We are doing with Chaotic and Crafty, you have until September 15th, mostly because I seem to be the only one doing it and want to give others a chance.



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