Woolen
Here’s what I’ve been spinning lately.
I know, I know, it doesn’t look perfect.
I’m working on my woolen drafting. It’s nowhere near perfect, and I have no idea how well it would hold together for plying or whatever, but I’m trying. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. Sometimes I end up with a length that seems just right. Sometimes . . . well . . . not. But I’m not giving up!
I just figure that it’s possible this entire bobbin of yarn may end up completely useless, and am willing to accept that as part of the learning process. (Though I must say, the roving from Crown Mountain is just lovely, and so easy to draft.)
Mom and I went out, on this rainy Saturday, to to to Whole Foods to buy some skin stuff for Chappy. The poor boy is still itchy. I considered taking him to the vet yesterday, but didn’t because I KNEW that all they would do would be to prescribe another course of antibiotics, and I’m just not willing to do that to Chappy. Not one month after his last batch. So, we’re concentrating on medicated baths every other day or so, and skin-friendly sprays (like the collodial silver from Sitstay.com, which seems to be really helpful, as is the Buddy Boo Boo ointment from Cloud Star) . . . and, well, we’re crossing our fingers. Some of the red, irritated-looking spots are looking less red, which is good, although he seems to have lost some fur in spots that aren’t anywhere near the irritated sections . . . I can’t decide if that’s just normal (well, slightly extreme), autumn shedding, or the sign of a greater problem . . . but since the skin there looks perfectly fine, I’m willing to wait and see a little longer. Anyway . . . we’re working on it. Fingers crossed!
Okay . . . back to my spinning, before Typepad shuts down for the night for its “upgrade.”
And, welcome Autumn, my favorite season, by far! (Not counting the allergy thing.)
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aw, poor itchy Chappy. :/
Is there a homeopathic vet nearby that you could possibly take Chappy to (if the stuff you got at Whole Food doesn’t help, that is)?
It is hard to spin woolen! I enjoy it though (not good at it, I just enjoy it).
Love the yarn. I think it’s going to make something lovely.
The spinning looks great! Way better than mine!
I’m so sorry that Chappy is still itching. I agree with Jess, is there a homeopathic vet around. I know there is one in Atlanta, but I know that doesn’t help you much!
Here is the thing with woolen yarn….it all gets fixed in the plying! Unlike worsted yarn, where the singles have to be PERFECT to make a great yarn. Judith MacKenzie says, for woolen, under-spin and over-ply. For worsted, over-spin and under-ply. If that makes any sense at all!
I’m sure the woolen will be more than useable. Probably quite beautiful. Mittens, a hat. I love the colors and I think it’s perfectly lovely. The problem I have always had with alternative therapy is that it takes so darned long (and I am most definitely an instant gratification kinda gal). The really good part of that is the increased immunity that little Chaps will have after this ucky time. Keep positive thoughts and patience. My only other suggestion is Rescue Remedy in his water to help calm him. I use it for my “kids” and it helps.
Good luck on spinning woolen – I haven’t tried that yet, I’m a little intimidated ;o)
I hope the stuff you picked up for Chappy works, poor guy
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