Tuesday, January 10, 2006

something you should know

Ok, so I'm really REALLY bad about suprises. I preemptively give them away, and i get so excited when they are actualised that i cant contain myself.

So, if you like suprises Othlon, look away IMMEDIATELY

Presenting 'Checkmate', handspun a la spider with black alpaca plyed on white alpaca. A total joy to spin and absolutely my favourite thing as yet. I may have to spin some more for myself :) though why did noone mention how hard it is to card alpaca when the hairs are so long?? But my neighbour gave me stacks of every colour she had with the promise of more when she ran out, so i aint gonna argue with free wool. and it's beautiful too! dirty but great colours and soooo soft :) stay tuned for caramel, peach and chocolate :p

Are we proud? (this is pre-bath so the white should get even whiter).

ooh im so happy happy happy i LOVE presents :) :) :) hee hee hee hee hee!

9 comments:

  1. That is the most divine yarn! I'm so proud of you. I really want to stroke that yarn. :D

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  2. It looks GORGEOUS and I know Othlon will love it - thank you so much!! I promise not to tell her - I'm pretty good at secrets and all that :) Now we just have to hope she doesn't read this blog until after Sunday!

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  3. *drools*

    Its absolutely BEAUTIFUL! Can u give me a strand to keep as a pet? ;)

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  4. That is gorgeous!

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  5. I agree with everyone ,it looks gorgeous, now I have some on my "to do list" and you have added another,well done ,can't wait to see knitted result!

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  6. ooo i like it! Can't wait to see more. Happy New Year spider!

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  7. Your spinning is getting really good. It looks like you are getting pretty confident with that new machine - Its addictive isn't it!! :-) Stripey

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  8. hey pen. the black and white of that looks cool, and i am told that alpaca wool is really soft, and makes beautiful clothing. on a side note (and please excuse my ignorance), what is it?

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