“Hope and fear cannot occupy the same space at the same time. Invite one to stay”.
Maya Angelou
No sewing going on lately. There comes a time when you have enough for the current season and aren’t ready to start planning for the needs of the next. I have a feeling that there will be more alterations or re-dos rather than new makes for Spring anyway. It’s not really my strong suit, but needs must.
There has been knitting though, and I’ve started spinning again. I haven’t spun much since moving here and I wasn’t much beyond a beginner then, so it’s been like re-learning. It has been good for learning patience though - always a necessary trait, but in short supply these days. I also found some skeins of hand spun that may be good enough to turn into a small project or two - currently working on swatching.
I do have a finished knitting project though - a simple pullover for DH knit from a yarn I’ve been eager to try - Fleece Bluefaced Leicester DK by West Yorkshire Spinners - 100% Bluefaced Leicester wool available in 100 g. 244 yard skeins. It’s a lovely yarn, very pleasant to knit. DH is fairly hard on his knitwear, so I hope it holds up well. I’m especially hoping it pills a bit less than merino - so soft and comfortable, but seems to pill with the slightest touch.
The only change made to the pattern (Wade by WYS) was a small amount of short row shaping in the upper back. I’ve noticed the back rising up a bit on previous makes, which seems to be due to a slightly rounded upper back, and this small tweak seems to help. The sleeves could have been a bit shorter probably, but obviously not enough to bother him as he hasn’t fussed about them.
Next big project? A cardigan by Ozetta (Port Jacket) in Lettlopi, crimson red. Can’t wait for the yarn to arrive!
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