July 2022

July was a very crafty month indeed. Here's a recap:

Tons of spinning! Tour de Fleece is no joke! Here are the fibres I worked on, all were hand dyed from Crafty That Way (!), I think this is correct:
- Mindfulness - Targhee Bamboo Silk Wool Top (Roving)
- Cherished - Targhee Fibre Wool Top (Roving) - Finished plying
- Mint Chocolate Chip - Targhee Bamboo Silk Wool Top (Roving) - Finished plying
- Hey There Romeo - BFL Silk Wool Top (Roving)
- Grandma's Pansies - Superwash Merino / Nylon Top (Roving) 

This month I also finished knitting my Cumulus Blouse by PetiteKnit and the reviews are in, mohair is as incredibly soft as people say it is. This sweater looks incredible on the designer, all loose and flowy on her tiny frame, for me, while I was wearing it, the top did feel as light as a feather, but there is no way this sweater is as flattering on me as it is on others. But, it's so so soft, I might consider petting it much longer in the frog pile. I wonder how incredibly difficult it is going to be to rip back double-held mohair. Maybe impossible.

I starter a Musselburgh by Ysolda Teague, what a great pattern, I love the spreadsheet that calculates the exact measurements and stitch counts. This hat I am proudly knitting with my own handspun, which was a Crafty That Way colourway called Goonight My Love, 100% Superwash Merino. I don't know why but handspun is SO FUN to knit with. 

Oh, and I went kayaking!

That's it - Happy crafting! Nic ♥