Well I’m a Fiber Arts Friday slacker this week. Not that I haven’t been playing with fiber but I have not taken any photos of my work.
Right now I have a some alpaca/wool on my wheel that my MIL dyed a while back. I’ve been saving it for Tour de Fleece. I’ll spare you the artist renditions this time.
What I can show you is what is on my needles. I’m still working away at the cowl when I’m not spinning. Since TdF is taking most of my time I’ve been going very slowly at the knitting end of things but it is about 1/3-1/2 done.
Big thank you to everyone who suggested I learn the Norwegian Purl Stitch. It has cut my slow knitting time in half if not more. Here’s a short video of me with my new stitch.
Lastly here’s a photo of one of my dogs, Brindee, napping by the lake last week. Oh what I wouldn’t give to be back up in the mountains right now with all this heat this week.
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That’s a cute cowl. Nice color. You’re the second person I know that has mentioned that Norweigan Purl stitch this week. I must check it out. Give a couple pets to your doggie for me. That pic looks so peaceful, makes me miss being on vacation too.
Sorry to hear about the heat! Your dog looks so peaceful by the lake! Thanks for the video. I haven’t seen the Norwegian purl either. Anything to speed up my slow slow knitting.
The cowl looks great….love the spirally nature of it! Thanks for showing us at Fibers on Friday!
Thank you for the video clip. You are always showing me something new.
I’m amazing the Tour is coming to an end already (I really should follow the news). Happy spinning! and take care in the heat.
Oooh that Norwegian purl stitch looks interesting!
I haven’t managed any knitting since TdF began … I think I’ll devote August to spinning.
KNITTING … not spinning. I’ll devote August to KNITTING. Sheesh, where is my head?!
“we’re havin’ a heat wave, a tropical heat wave…” A good excuse to stay indoors and create!
I am interested in trying the Norweigan Purl as well.
The dog does indeed tell the tale! I would wish for the same thing in the face of all that heat.
Stay cool!
The dog tells the story, lol. Are you no longer doing FOFriday? Wasn’t sure since you mentioned Fiber ARts Friday instead? I’m not familiar with that stitch, will have to take a look when I have more time. Always good to learn new things.
Wow – that purl stitch looks complicated! Mind you, I’m an English “thrower” and Continental knitting all looks complicated to me!
Have a great weekend x
Hi!
I’m a crocheter and have wanted to use some Alpaca yarns. But haven’t so far. Love the color of this one. Have a great day!
Sherrie
Food for Thought
I always love learning something new. Thanks for sharing the Norwegian Purl info.
That purl stitch is interesting. I wonder how it’d work for me? Thanks for the heads up!
Interesting stitch. I have never even heard of it. My knitting tends to be labored at any rate regardless of the stitch.
It is supposed to cool down in MI next week. Hopefully it will for you too!
oops purl…my brain is heat addled!
I’m definitely going to check out your video, can’t wait to find out about the Norwegian Perl stitch! Keep cool, were blazing hot here in Michigan too!
Have bookmarked this video, definitely going to give it a whirl! My purl always takes longer than knit!
Oops, forgot to thank you for the beading challenge. I will be doing more after the Tour is over.
I haven’t seen the Norwegian purl either. Am looking forward to seeing your pics of what you’ve spun on the TdF.
Happy Fiber Arts Friday!!
Oooh, I haven’t seen the Norwegian Purl, might have to learn that one myself if it speeds things up!