By Tara, on September 28th, 2009%
Friday afternoon, I went with my mom to pick up our first sheep from Hobby Knob Farm.
Since we don’t have a trailer, we used my mom’s minivan to bring them home.
This is no easy task, as sheep don’t understand the whole “hop in” concept.
(if these pictures are shaky, it’s because I am laughing SO hard)
Once in the van, they calmed right down and gave one look back to their former farm.
I was intimately involved in getting them OUT of the van, so there aren’t any pictures of that. (Imagine me holding onto the leash, trying to talk the sheep into jumping down).
Once they were out and into the yard, the youngest one (we haven’t decided on a name yet – I call her Shera (Princess of Power) and the brothers call her Baby) started munching:
The older one, formerly named Itsy Bitsy, is decidedly UN-itsy. My 8 year old brother promptly renamed . . . → Read More: Sheep! My Sheep!
By Tara, on September 22nd, 2009%
Last week you shared wonderful stories of learning to knit. (If you haven’t read them yet, you don’t want to miss it!)
I’ve taught all different ages and abilities to knit (from 8 yr old boys to their grandmas!) and it seems everyone has a different perspective on what was (or wasn’t) difficult about the learning process. Some learned from a book and couldn’t get the “scooping” part of the stitch (that would be me!). Some learned from a family member that insisted you were doing it “wrong”. Some know how to knit, but if they go too long between sessions, they completely forget what to do (hi Mom!)
What did you find challenging about learning to knit? Did it come easily? Or slowly?
Please share your challenges in the comments!
(Not a knitter? Think you might be? Sign up for the Maybe-Knitter e-course (free!) to . . . → Read More: What’s challenging about learning to knit?
By Tara, on September 21st, 2009%
Happy First Day of Autumn!
I’m celebrating with an uncharacteristically autumnal color: Plums. I usually dye and spin crazy bright colors, but these rainy first day of Autumn (and, I’ll admit, a dyepot mistake) inspired this deep purpley gray.
I’m stocking up on Autumnal inspiration by reading about everyone else’s fall crafty-ness. Here are a few of my favorites:
Blair celebrates the color of plums (this post inspired the name of the yarn above)
Cosymakes talks about transitions
Soulemama shares the color of the season with gorgeous photography
Angry Chicken rounds up Autumn crafts (and baking!)
I don’t know if I’ll be dyeing many more autumnal colors, because I still love my brights, but I love soaking in the colors of . . . → Read More: Welcome Autumn
By Tara, on September 18th, 2009%
This week I didn’t post a lot of new yarn to the Boutique. I spun a lot, but I’m saving it all up for next week.
This week all the focus was on the new yarn club. You can read all about it here.
In case you’re wondering what you’d do with monthly yarn, here’s some ideas for using yarn (not knitting):
3 Things To Do With Yarn
1. Tie up a pretty package.
Want that the birthday girl to know the package came from you? Wrap it in shiny paper and tie a great big yarn-y bow on top. The non-knitters will laugh, while the knitters will try to squirrel away the yarn for a future project.
2. Measure without measuring tape.
Want to know if that couch will fit in that space? Whip out a ball of yarn and measure it!
And the THIRD thing to do with yarn (that’s not knitting)? Drumroll please!
3. . . . → Read More: Fiber Friday – Magnificent Edition
By Tara, on September 16th, 2009%
It’s a brand new kind of yarn-club.
Instead of paying all at once (which, let’s face it, can be expensive),
you’ll pay as you go.
You can get the fiber YOU want.
You can get the color YOU want.
You can cancel ANY time.
Even better, if you sign up by Thursday (that’s tomorrow!), you’ll get your first 2 months 25% off, so you can try it out to see if you like it!
This discount is ONLY good until tomorrow, so don’t put it off!
Get the details and sign up here!
If you have any questions, email me . . . → Read More: Announcing…
By Tara, on September 15th, 2009%
A few tips on spinning with the odd, fun, recycled banana fiber. . . . → Read More: Spinning with Banana Fiber
By Tara, on September 11th, 2009%
As summer winds down, my farmer’s market is still bursting with inspiration, color and plenty of tasty treats. This week I was inspired by the market to spin a few colorful yarns.
Fresh Bouquet
Summer Skies
Sweet Bouquet
. . . → Read More: Fiber Friday – Farmer’s Market Edition
By Tara, on September 10th, 2009%
Get a discount of upcoming Yarny Mail. . . . → Read More: Yearning for Yarn-Mail?
By Tara, on September 7th, 2009%
How’d you learn to knit? . . . → Read More: How did YOU learn to knit?
By Tara, on September 4th, 2009%
It’s almost time for wooly sweaters and pots of tea, but for one last week, I’m celebrating the last twinkly moments of summer.
This week’s yarns are inspired by walks on the beach, picnics in the park and summer nights at the carnival.
Pool Party
Fresh-Mowed
Picnic
Strawberries
Farmer’s Market
Cantaloupe
. . . → Read More: Fiber Friday – Last of Summer Edition
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