Thursday, March 06, 2008

I made yarn!

Because I SO need a new hobby right now, with the wedding going on and the dissertation and all.


I took a class through the local Parks board, which was run at the LYS. There was only one other student in the class, and we had a pretty good time. I'm still getting the hang of things, but my yarn so far does not look too hideous. I think I've settled at a mostly-consistent heavy worsted weight, but that's just me eyeballing it.


(Isn't my spindle pretty?)

Dave's afghan is moving shockingly fast. I cast on for the fourth block today. Here's Section C, a neat scale-like motif.


And to continue the "things Liz has made out of natural-colored wool" motif, this week I finally attached my veil to the comb. I had my hair trial yesterday (where we tested out my desired hairdo) and here's how the two look together:




24 days till I get to wear all that stuff again!

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19 Comments:

At 3/06/2008 2:48 PM , Blogger Susie H said...

The veil? Utterly lovely on you. That is just a work of art...

 
At 3/06/2008 2:53 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

I love the way you attached the veil and your hair style with it! It's a very old fashioned look, but simple and classic, rather than stuffy and frilly.

 
At 3/06/2008 6:10 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

gorgeous veil, it looks great! :)

I also really like "section c" of the afghan!

congrats on the spinning! beware, it's addictive!

 
At 3/06/2008 7:11 PM , Blogger sherriknits said...

Liz...seriously, too beautiful for words! You are a beautiful bride! Can't wait to see pictures of the day!
The yarn is great, too.

 
At 3/06/2008 9:16 PM , Blogger Erin said...

Beautiful veil! You are going to look so stunning. I love that you knit it for your wedding.

 
At 3/07/2008 4:42 AM , Blogger Kristin said...

The veil is so beautiful!

 
At 3/07/2008 7:20 AM , Blogger knottygnome said...

ooh another hobby! you've been sucked into the spin.

 
At 3/07/2008 9:53 AM , Blogger AuntieAnn said...

You look gorgeous and very happy, kiddo. Your special day is going to be special, indeed.

 
At 3/07/2008 11:07 AM , Blogger WineGrrl said...

What a beautiful bride you will make! The lace is absolutely gorgeous, and I love your hairstyle!

Your yarn looks better than mine, which is beginning to resemble old-fashioned telephone cable! ;-D

 
At 3/10/2008 4:32 PM , Blogger Meredith said...

I love the spindle! And the veil looks absolutely gorgeous--I can't wait to see the whole ensemble!

 
At 3/12/2008 9:24 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Yay for spinning!

Wow! You look fabulous in the veil! It is gorgeous, you are gorgeous! Three weeks! You must be beside yourself with excitement.

 
At 3/21/2008 8:44 AM , Blogger Amy said...

You're veil is absolutely beautiful! Best of luck on your wedding!

 
At 3/24/2008 5:11 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Liz! That's beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!!
Like the spindle, too, the design is neat.

 
At 3/25/2008 10:04 AM , Blogger Emily said...

You look lovely. And, if I'm doing my math correctly, you get to wear that veil again this weekend! Congrats!

 
At 3/29/2008 10:20 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

The veil is beautiful! and i love the drop spindle too! very pretty, I may have to learn myself.

 
At 3/29/2008 12:08 PM , Blogger Plum Texan said...

Hope everything goes as beautifully as your heart desires today! Mazel tov and best wishes!

 
At 4/03/2008 11:34 AM , Blogger g-girl said...

well first of all, congratulations are in order because as of now you're a married woman. :) the drop spindle is indeed pretty! like any of us need a new hobby! can't wait to hear about the wedding. :)

 
At 5/27/2010 10:31 AM , Blogger Salma said...

Oh so beautiful!

 
At 7/21/2024 5:21 PM , Blogger Mathilde Dupuy said...

Woaw ! Did you free-hand the veil or followed a pattern ? :o

 

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