One of my favorite kinds of pictures–one, completed bobbin sitting in a nest of the other half of still-to-be-spun fiber.

That, if you’re wondering, is 2 ounces, out of my 2 pounds of MVFF Cormo. I decided I would spin it in 4-oz batches. That will give me four skeins per pound of finished, 2-ply yarn, yet no one skein will be so huge as to be intimidating and make me afraid to sit at the wheel. Baby steps, you know.

I got some good, knitting reading in the mail today–the new Vogue Knitting and Color Style. I’m really pleased the Color Style book so far, too. I ordered it mainly because I liked the cover sweater so much, but once I got a chance to go through the book, I found at least four or five other patterns I really liked–including two of the sweaters. Frankly, considering how lukewarm I was about Lace Style, this is a pleasant surprise. I’m working on its review over at Knitting Scholar right now…. In fact, it’s up! Come read the review!

So. It’s definitely felt like Fall today. It was in the mid-60s, but with clouds and sun mixing back and forth, so it felt colder. I wore a shawl around the office all day, and actually broke out one of my favorite pairs of handknit socks, too … which went really well until I took them off and found a big HOLE at the back of the heel. Ack! I started these socks on Martha’s Vineyard when Mom and I were up there last year. I can’t believe they’re “dead.”

Because, of course, while I’m considering giving the whole “darning” thing a try, still … we’ve discussed how much I hate mending. I may yet do my own traditional version of darning instead–where I hold the damaged socks over the garbage pail, say “Darn,” and then drop them in. But, still, I really liked those socks, so … Well, they’ve got a reprieve for little while, while I consider my options.

Tomorrow? It’s supposed to be a beautiful day, so Mom and I were thinking about going down to the Garden State Sheep and Fiber festival.  I went two years ago with Risa and the twins, and had a good time, and it sure looks like a great day for a drive. I thought I’d bring my camera along, too. And, Jessica is going to be selling her fiber there, too! And spindles!

Really, the only bad part? I can’t bring Chappy…

Oh, and how cool is this? “Kinnearing” just got officially validated, kind of.  Yay for Greg Kinnear!

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