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!

19 comments:

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

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  2. 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.

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  3. gorgeous veil, it looks great! :)

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

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

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  4. 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.

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

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  6. The veil is so beautiful!

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

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

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  9. 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

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

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  11. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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  17. 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. :)

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

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