Apologies for my lagging blog entries the last couple of weeks but I have been conducting secret knitting experiments that can't be shared with you yet. I am so sorry but you will be very happy in a couple more months when you see what we have set up!
But, I finished my Secret Knitting last week so I was able to attend a spinning/knitting day on Saturday. I haven't been able to indulge in a whole day of social spinning in ages! The meeting was called through the Ravelry Clark County Knitters Group. Carol -Fiber Maniac on Ravelry - greeted me at the door.
Later, Carol joined the spinners and shared her stunningly beautiful handspun shawl! And, it was spun with a drop spindle!!! And, she has only been spinning for a few months!!!
Carol is one of those naturally enabling people. Her enthusiasm and skill can't help but make you feel like you want to be "just like her"!
She showed us her collection of drop spindles like this lovely one and then settled down with her Spindolyn. I have no idea why I don't have a photo of her using the Spindolyn! But, check out the website!
Guess what I ordered first thing Monday morning! I love that the "drop" part of drop spindling is completely removed. I can see how much easier it would be to spin and get more spinning done with this ingenious tool. Long airplane trips are going to be very productive!
I don't think they'll let you take the spindolyn on an airplane as it's incredibly sharp and can be used as a weapon
Posted by: knitter | February 28, 2008 at 10:03 AM
ooh, i want one of those, but i don't spin. after you get yours, please do a podcast about it, i really, really want one but you need to be my tester(you explain all the other stuff so concisely)! please?!
Posted by: vickig | February 28, 2008 at 02:11 PM
I checked out that spindolyn and it looks so easy. I tried a drop spindle before, but never really got a satisfying product at the end.
Posted by: Angelika | February 28, 2008 at 03:03 PM
Kelley, thanks so much for your generous, heartfelt comments. I feel like celeb!!! LOL!!! I do love to spin fiber and knit. I am passionate about it. I am a true fibermaniac. There are just so many different directions to go with the spinning and knitting and so many fibers to fondle, or as my friend Christine and I like to call it....fiber porn. I like to spread fiber goodness any way I can. You're a pretty good enabler yourself, you know (hiding more KnitPicks sock yarn in the closet, so Mom won't know how much more I bought this month).
I'm so glad that you came to the Yarn-In and that I finally got to meet you. I had such a good time. It was such a pleasure. I am looking forward to spending time with you again, hopefully at the next Yarn-In or at our spinning group.
Carol Combelic, Fibermaniac =0)
Posted by: Carol | February 28, 2008 at 10:58 PM
the Spindolyn is just the coolest tool. I don spin but want one!
Posted by: KSee | March 01, 2008 at 11:51 AM
I ordered a spindolyn the other day. I can't wait to recieve it. I love to spin and knit, and not long ago I purchased some buffulo fiber. Guess what I will be using to get the lace weight yarn that I am planning for this fiber? Yes the spindolyn.
Posted by: Robin | March 02, 2008 at 07:07 AM
What kind of shawl is that you're wearing in the top picture? It's wonderful!
Posted by: tootleoo | March 06, 2008 at 12:46 PM