Spinning anyone?

It's been a long while since I spin anything. Here's the fiber I predrafted a few days ago. It's my own handdyed corriedale. Even though the fiber is very easy to open and I really didn't need to predraft it, I like to do it anyway because I am spoiled from spinning the batts.

Simple lace knitting with my handspun yarn

I got a few requests on twitter about the pattern of the lace neck warmer I am knitting right now. So I thought I would share it here with everyone since there isn't enough space for 140 characters on twitter post. It is a simple lace pattern that is very easy to remember after you knit a few rows. As you can see, I just start and I am on row 8.

My yarn is lace weight. Size US 8 circular needle.
If you get ahead of me, please let me know how it goes.  It's easier to see the pattern in chart. I will post it later *if* I get around to do it :)

Simple lace pattern
Multiple of 10 + 11 sts

CO: 141 sts
Place marker at the beginning of the round.
Set up row: Knit 2 rows (You can skip this if you prefer no edge)

Row 1, 3, 5 and 7 (RS): K2tog, K3, YO, * K1, YO, K3, SK2P, K3, YO. Rep from * to last 6 sts, K1, YO, K3, SSK

Row 2 and all WS: Purl even row: Knit all.

Row 9, 11, 13, and 15: K1, YO, K3, * SK2P, K3, YO, K1, YO, K3. Rep from * to last 6 sts, SK2P, K3, YO, K1

Row 16: knit

Rep Row 1-16 as many times as you like.

Enjoy and have a great weekend!

New Handspun Yarns

Yes. Added to my stash collection. Yippee!

Etsy Store Update

Have you been to my Etsy store today? There's an update with new one-of-a-kind handspun yarn.  And I will add new listing throughout the day.

Please make sure you purchase enough yardage for your project because I don't have any more fiber to spin.  Sometime I can dye it again but I can't guarantee if the future dyelot will match them.  I don't keep track of my dye mix.  It's more fun (for me) that way.  And that's the beauty of handmade items :)

Slow Progress

Dear oh dear...

It's Day 15 on Ravelympics and I am still so....way behind on my February Lady Sweater.  I would like to show you the photos of my slow progress.  But I should make this a quick post and get back to knitting if I want to get any medal.

At the moment I am half way done on the gull lace section for the body.  I still have to find buttons, which is the part I like the least.  I have no clue how to choose buttons.  The other critical thing I realize is that I might not have enough yarn to complete two sleeves.  And I am in no position of spinning any more yarn.

What should I do?  Is it possible to leave it where the garter stitches end?  Can I modify the pattern and still be qualified?  I'd really appreciate any ideas/advice you can give me.

Happy knitting.