Ready For Wool?

Too soon to think about cold winter mornings?

Change is definitely in the air – but since tomorrow’s forecast is for temperatures in the upper 70’s and low 80’s, I’m not expecting a mad rush for my handspun hand-knit hats.

However, –  since people are already starting to choose colors,  I plan to bring more of a selection along with me to Farmer’s Market  tomorrow.

Also new for the booth – a bulky-weight merino/cashmere handspun yarn.
And, – in response to requests for “narrow”- some recent weaving experiments.  Including a few with hems instead of fringe.
(if I have time to “do” photos, I’ll add something here)

I have more to say about the controversy surrounding this issue of hems vs. fringe. (Hey! – this is important – when’s the last time you tried to untangle a snarly mess at the ends of your scarf,  tie,  blanket or shawl?)

But for now I’ll just say – I’m taking a closer look at what it is I usually do, when, and why;  asking myself whether doing something different is both possible and worthwhile;  and wondering how that difference might alter the usefulness (and perception) of a particular thing.

Like I said – change is in the air.
Don’t you just love August in Vermont?

Joanne's blog signature, Pine Ledge Fiber Studio

Condiment Time

Necessary for playing catch-up – (and a few other things worth relishing).

I won’t be at market this week.
My helpers need to be other places – and I have customers waiting for specific fabrics.

I’ll be getting caught up instead.
Weaving,  and making sure I have all the ingredients on hand for soft snugly warm wool hats like this:

Photo of merino wool hat handspun and handknit by Joanne Litttler
"Sunflower" Hat, 100% Merino Wool, Handspun and Hand Knit by Joanne Littler

Because I’m already getting questions about colors and availability.

Does it seem incredible that people are willing and eager to try these on when it’s 80 degrees in the shade?

Yes.  It is incredible – and, pardon my regression: – totally awesome.

So  – while I won’t be in City Hall Park tomorrow to see if the attraction still holds when it’s 90 degrees the shade – I will be spinning for what lies ahead.

Joanne's blog signature, Pine Ledge Fiber Studio