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Thanks for all the comments on Madge & Anastasia! I finally got around to setting the twist on some hanks of handspun. For your viewing pleasure:
100% Merino Wool, 2 ply (spun on Val’s Joy), approximately 142 yards
100% Finn, navajo plied (spun on my precious Lulu), approximately 32 yards
50% Alpaca, 30% Merino, 20% Silk, [...]

As promised, pics of Madge:Stats:Pattern: Madge, from KnittyspinYarn: Handspun (by me!) New Zealand Wool in Lusty Lady (bought off Etsy)Needles: size 5 Crystal Palace circularModifications: My yarn was a lot thinner than the pattern intends, so I cast on 10 extra stitches, and did chart A twice. I’m very happy with the results.
More spinning:Merino/silk [...]

Been spinning. I’ve spun up a small amount of the Finn that came free with my wheel (who’s name is Lulu, btw), and navajo plied it. I also spun up all of the alpaca/merino/silk blend that I bought at the Yarn Tree awhile back. It’s going to remain singles, because there’s really [...]

The day started at 4:15am, when I awoke to start getting ready to pick up three lovely ladies, Tamara, Amy and Val, for the ride up to Rhinebeck. We arrived before they were “officially” open, making The Fold our first stop. I did not purchase as much as I had anticipated purchasing, but [...]

Rogue is finished. It’s a smidge short, but I like it. It fits well and I have no complaints. Bad photos of me:
I am most proud of the set in sleeve seams….I always seem to mess them up, but this time, they are near perfect. See?
All the stats:Started: 10/7/06Finished: 10/17/06Pattern: Rogue, [...]

I completely forgot to take pics last post of the wonderful socks that Tamara made for the little guy for his birthday. He loves them immensely.
I signed up for Sock Wars a while back. I got to kill two targets and when I received my next target’s socks, I got killed. I [...]

clap your hands!” Ok, you don’t have to clap your hands, but do go vote for me. I joined the Knitflix swap, and my package to my pal is a finalist for a prize. Go here and vote for me….I’m package #2.
Pics of Sock Wars socks, cute little boy socks and the [...]

Thank you all for the wonderful compliments on the shawl. It’s one of the few things I’ve made that I’m head over heels in love with.
Shortly after the shawl’s completion, I put the needles away and started to clean house. Clean house for the annual birthday party for the little guy. He [...]

I present to you a finished Icarus! Valerie lent me blocking wires, and I must say I love them. Icarus measures 67″ across and 37″ down the center.Preblocking:
After blocking and close ups:
Now, what lacey goodness shall I do next?