Spinning etc
Yesterday we went to a clothing show and I bought a couple of cute printed dresses. This is one of them, from a Canadian company called Passenger Pigeon. As is probably obvious from the print they make eco-friendly clothing, my dress is made from organic soy and organic cotton. The torso’s a little long, but it will be easy to alter - although when I’ll get around to that is another matter.
Today we hung out, taking photos and Laura taught me how to spin! It’s been a long time since I learnt something that I had no idea how to do so that was interesting, but eventually I got the spindle a little under control.
It’s messy, but it’s definitely yarn.
We also blocked the cardigan I’ve been knitting while I’ve been here and had a little photo shoot. This is basically a re-working of my cloud bolero design into a neater, simpler pattern that will be much more fun to knit. More on that later.
I bought the wonderful vintage pearl buttons on ebay ages ago, I’ve just been waiting for the perfect garment to add them to. I might be a little less precious about the special buttons in my teeny button collection now though, since it’s grown so much.
Posted: May 5th, 2008 under knitting.
Comments: 34
Comments
Comment from Gudrun
Time: May 5, 2008, 11:37 pm
That’s a fabulous dress and of course you look so cute in it…goes great with the green cardi…love it!! Looks like you and Laura are having a ball!
Comment from Jodi
Time: May 5, 2008, 11:50 pm
Love the cardi version of Cloud!!!! Can’t wait to knit one up. I hope you’re enjoying Canada — it sure looks like it.
Comment from emily
Time: May 6, 2008, 12:12 am
I like the cardi very much. (and the dress, and the little black bolero).
your trip to canada is such an awesome blog adventure ’cause I get to read about it from you and all the people you stay with. you’ll have to come to vancouver next time : )
Comment from Megan
Time: May 6, 2008, 12:29 am
I just bought 2 Passenger Pigeon dresses! Thanks for the link.
Comment from Molly
Time: May 6, 2008, 12:36 am
Looks like you guys had a fun photosession—I particularly love that one in front of the tree! And the sweater is even lovelier blocked than it was when I last saw it. :)
Comment from gleek
Time: May 6, 2008, 1:23 am
what a fabulous trip you’re having! i love the cloud bolero-ish cardigan :)
Comment from Amy
Time: May 6, 2008, 1:24 am
The dress is very cute and so is the cardigan. You have some lovely handspun yarn - it’s more than I’ve done.
Comment from Amy
Time: May 6, 2008, 1:48 am
I love that cardigan!! I would love to knit that up!! Sounds like you’re having a great time and your yarn is lovely!
Comment from Kelsey
Time: May 6, 2008, 1:48 am
Is that black top part of the dress or is that a separate shrug thing? It looks super cute either way.
Comment from the Lady
Time: May 6, 2008, 6:05 am
Yay for handspinning! Those are some great action shots. I like that black little bolero thingy you’ve got on too.
Comment from quiteneil
Time: May 6, 2008, 6:12 am
happy spinning!
it’s as addictive as knitting.
Comment from Alice from france
Time: May 6, 2008, 9:33 am
Georgous dress! And i prefer that version of the cloud bolero, if you publish the pattern i may will knit one in cotton!
Laura and you seems to get along really well it’s great that she learns you how to spin!
And wow you bought all that buttons??
Comment from Heather B
Time: May 6, 2008, 10:01 am
Another beautiful cardigan that I’m lusting over.
Comment from knitting nix
Time: May 6, 2008, 11:59 am
Your cardigan is stunning - love it!!
Comment from Debbie
Time: May 6, 2008, 12:01 pm
I love the cardigan! I hope you will share the pattern in some way. The dress is adorable. I am curious about the spindle and creating yarn in this way. I haven’t seen it done in person, and it looks almost, well, impossible! Nice job!
Comment from lucy
Time: May 6, 2008, 1:22 pm
The Bolero is stunning.
Comment from chemgrrl
Time: May 6, 2008, 3:59 pm
As usual, I love that cardigan! And your dress is really cute, too.
Comment from Jesse
Time: May 6, 2008, 4:44 pm
Beautiful dress, and the cardi looks lovely!
Comment from hadley
Time: May 6, 2008, 5:53 pm
What fun! I love the dress and cardigan. What will you make with your super-cool yarn?
Comment from Sherri Barrett
Time: May 6, 2008, 5:58 pm
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the green cardi!!! Can’t wait for the pattern!
Comment from alyssa
Time: May 6, 2008, 7:22 pm
i just learned a few weeks ago and now I’m addicted to the whole spinning thing. I’m about to finish my frist single then I just need to ply and I have my first ever yarn. Yippie!
Comment from Mary K. in Rockport
Time: May 6, 2008, 8:41 pm
The pix are very, very cute, and it looks like you and Laura are having a lot of fun together. I agree that the exactly right buttons are an important choice - I drive my LYS lady crazy as I dither over my selections.
Comment from julia
Time: May 6, 2008, 8:46 pm
Cute overload! I took Laura’s drop spindle class at Lettuce Knit - she’s a great teacher!
I LOVE the cardigan. Looks like you’ll have another popular pattern on your hands!
Comment from Melinda
Time: May 7, 2008, 11:03 am
Fabulous green cardi! Can’t wait for you to get the pattern up.
Tell us more about your black cropped cardi/bolero thing your wearing, it looks fantastic.
Comment from Melinda
Time: May 7, 2008, 11:07 am
I’ve just realised, it’s part of the dress! How cool is that?
Comment from Hanna
Time: May 7, 2008, 1:36 pm
Love the new cardi. Here I was all set to knit up a Coraline as my next project and then you throw in this cute and summer-appropriate cardigan. I am watching for the pattern! Your blog continues to be a treat and an inspiration!
Comment from Judy
Time: May 7, 2008, 4:21 pm
Love the sweater. Will you be making a pattern for sale?
Comment from Ivorette
Time: May 8, 2008, 6:46 pm
That cardigan is absolutely beautiful! If you were to offer a pattern, I’d snap it up.
Comment from projektleiterin
Time: May 10, 2008, 8:36 am
Oh, that just reminds me that the cloud bolera is still waiting for me on my knitting list! Now would actually be the perfect time to wear it.
Comment from Allegra
Time: May 10, 2008, 9:34 pm
Loving the cloud cardi. When oh when oh when will you be offering the pattern?!?!?!
Comment from Emmie
Time: May 11, 2008, 9:38 am
Love the design on your cardi - and the dress. Looks like your having a fab time!
Comment from Renee
Time: May 12, 2008, 5:33 am
Ysolda! It is so awesome to run into you again, we traded eons ago, maybe you remember me. The dress from passenger pigeon is fabulous and it is super adorable on you! Your knits are beautiful and so is your spinning!
Comment from Keely
Time: May 13, 2008, 3:04 am
Yaaaayyy!!! I love that cardi, I saw it in the first pic draped over the railing and was like oooh, has she done a cardi version of Cloud? Then keep reading and discover, yep that’s exactly what you’ve done! Can’t wait for it to be up in your shop!
Comment from Vonnie
Time: May 17, 2008, 9:00 am
I don’t comment here very often but I had to today - that cardi is absolutely gorgeous!
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