Monday, April 30, 2012

Quinn



How can you not love this face??

Sunday, April 29, 2012

VideoCast Episode 14




Episode 14
Saturday, April 28, 2012


Updates & Housekeeping

·         Welcome newbies, if you are returning, thanks!!
·         Dyeing
·         Angora Bunny

Revelations

o    Baby Blanket
§  Thanks to Bets – elizstitches -  for sending the yarn!
o    Achilles HEAL Socks
o    Hitchiker
o    Spinning

String Theory

o    Into the Whirled Shipment!

Scrolls

o    Sock Knitting Master Class

Heresy

§  Getting there …
§  Angora Shearing
§  Sheep Shearing
§  Sheep Herding
§  Shops – Purchases
       Hampden Hills Alpacas
       Still River Mill
o    NH Sheep & Wool May 12th

Delusional Jabber

o    Dentist
o    Reading – The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe
o    TV – Nothing!

Closing

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Friday, April 27, 2012

Friday Felines

"Hey! Who put all these towels in my morning sittin' spot???" ~ Willow

Thursday, April 26, 2012

A Knitter for All Seasons - 3KCBWDAY4

I often find frustration with this topic because I am always late. Who wants to knit a wool sweater in the summer though? I often find my WIPs languishing for a season or two until I pick them up again. I will start something season appropriate, only to find that I don't have enough time to finish it and then want to move on to different things that are appropriate to the current season. It took me a few years to knit a sweater because of this phenomenon. I think I will get better at this and start that sweater in July ... but no ...

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Knitting Hero - 3KCBWDAY3

If I had to think of someone who inspires and who's designs I love quickly - Wendy Johnson would come to mind. Her free Toe Up Socks with a Difference is my go to sock pattern.



I have knit her shawls and LOVE them.



She comes up with so many wonderful designs. I don't have all of her books, but I am sure one day I will.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Colors - 3KCBWDAY1

Its time for Knitting and Crochet Blog Week again ... and I almost missed it (well I am a day behind), LOL!! The topic for today is Colors. I think I am a fairly rounded out person when it comes to colors. As I look through my stash I see a lot of colors, but can't quite put my finger on a theme. I know purple and green are some of my favorite colors, but I also see yellow, blue, brown, black, red, orange, pink, teal .. shall I continue? LOL!
I guess if I had to put my finger on it I would say I lean towards jewel tones, deep, dark, rich colors as opposed to primary or pastel.
Can you pick out a particular color that is in abundance (besides purple :o)?

Friday, April 20, 2012

Friday Felines


"No, no, don't move, of course I put that laundry on the table in the sun for you to sleep on. Don't worry yourself, I'll fold it later."

Monday, April 16, 2012

My Angora Bunny!

Saturday we met with a breeder and put a deposit down on an English Angora bunny. He's not old enough to go home yet.


He is so sweet and such a snuggler!


He is a Harlequin. White is better for spinning because you can dye it any color, but he really is a pet first and fiber producer second and I love his colors!

Sunday, April 15, 2012

VideoCast Episode 13



Episode 13
Sunday, April 15, 2012



Updates & Housekeeping

• Welcome newbies, if you are returning, thanks!!
• Dyeing

Revelations

o Achilles HEAL Socks
o Hitchiker
o Spinning

String Theory

o Nothing – and I had to stop at my LYS to drop something off!

Scrolls

o Sock Knitting Master Class

Heresy

o Angora Bunnies
 Buying an Angora
 Satin vs English
CT Sheep & Wool
NH Sheep & Wool


Delusional Jabber


Closing

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o Ravelry Board: Revelations of a Delusional Knitter Podcast
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Friday, April 13, 2012

Friday Felines


Yes, we bought that $300 chair/ottoman set just for cats ...

Sunday, April 8, 2012

Videocast Episode 12



Episode 12
Saturday, April 7, 2012



Updates & Housekeeping

• Welcome newbies, if you are returning, thanks!!
• Dyeing

Revelations

o Achilles HEAL Socks
o Hitchiker

String Theory

o Socks that Rock Shipment

Scrolls


Heresy

o Angora Bunnies
 Yarn
 Roving
o Buying an Angora


Delusional Jabber

• Reading
• TV
o Touch
o Psych – finale is next week
• Antiquing
• Nursery

Closing


• Ravelry: delusionalknitter
o Ravelry Board: Revelations of a Delusional Knitter Podcast
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• Etsy Shop http://www.etsy.com/shop/delusionalknitter

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Angora Rabbit Spinning

No we're not spinning a bunny ... well kind of ...

At the monthly meeting of my local Knitters Guild a woman came with an angora bunny. She showed us the bunny and how she spins. She explained some details about keeping and breeding the bunnies as well. I so want one. We have "regular" bunnies as pets. After I showed my husband some angora yarn and the pics of the bunny, he replied, hey what's one more???

Valentine is a very large German Albino Angora bunny.


She is very compliant in being plucked.


Her fur is so soft and luscious!


How appropriate for the coming holiday of Easter?