Update on Kerri's FLAK Sweater
Most of my time has been spent working on Bob's FLAK Cardigan. I really felt like I've been neglecting my sister's sweater so I took it out today and finished the second saddle. I seem to have found some balance on some of my other projects by picking them up almost on a daily basis and working on them for a short time before I pick up Bob's sweater. I hope to continue working on this sweater in the same manner at least until I finish one of them.
Most of my time has been spent working on Bob's FLAK Cardigan. I really felt like I've been neglecting my sister's sweater so I took it out today and finished the second saddle. I seem to have found some balance on some of my other projects by picking them up almost on a daily basis and working on them for a short time before I pick up Bob's sweater. I hope to continue working on this sweater in the same manner at least until I finish one of them.
LOOK!
I found this in the many bags of wool I haven't had time to go through. When I bought my loom, I also received with it about 300# of miscellaneous wool. There is a lot in there that I can't use but this I can. There are 9 100gram 100% wool hanks of Reynolds Tipperary Tweed in a medium blue/grey with bits of different shades of blue, gold and burnt orange in it. Of course it's not as soft as my Shetland wool but I think there is enough to make a nice sweater. There will be lots more to come....
I found this in the many bags of wool I haven't had time to go through. When I bought my loom, I also received with it about 300# of miscellaneous wool. There is a lot in there that I can't use but this I can. There are 9 100gram 100% wool hanks of Reynolds Tipperary Tweed in a medium blue/grey with bits of different shades of blue, gold and burnt orange in it. Of course it's not as soft as my Shetland wool but I think there is enough to make a nice sweater. There will be lots more to come....
FLAK Update!
I've finished the right front on Bob's FLAK and have started on the left side.
Here is just the right front:
(if you click on the pictures you can see it a bit larger)
You can see in the photos that I switched from using the circular needles to the straight needles towards the bottom of the front. I didn't like how the moss stitch on the side looks like it's dragging down. If when I get the other side done using the straight needles it look better I may frog the right side and do it over. I'd love to hear opinions on this! Does anyone think it might straighten out once the sleeves are on it?
I've finished the right front on Bob's FLAK and have started on the left side.
Here is just the right front:
(if you click on the pictures you can see it a bit larger)
You can see in the photos that I switched from using the circular needles to the straight needles towards the bottom of the front. I didn't like how the moss stitch on the side looks like it's dragging down. If when I get the other side done using the straight needles it look better I may frog the right side and do it over. I'd love to hear opinions on this! Does anyone think it might straighten out once the sleeves are on it?
My First Sheep Hide!
It arrived today and I'm thrilled with it. They sure take a long time but it's well worth the wait. It turned out just beautiful. This is from a white yearling ram that had very fine super crimpy fleece.
There are two small areas on the back side of the hide that are blemished. One is a series of small pin holes and the other is a flap of leather but it doesn't go all the way through. So, all in all a very nice hide.
Now to figure out where to put it....
It arrived today and I'm thrilled with it. They sure take a long time but it's well worth the wait. It turned out just beautiful. This is from a white yearling ram that had very fine super crimpy fleece.
There are two small areas on the back side of the hide that are blemished. One is a series of small pin holes and the other is a flap of leather but it doesn't go all the way through. So, all in all a very nice hide.
Now to figure out where to put it....
It's a cold wintry day here today in Minnesota.
We have had two major snow storms this week. On Monday we ended up with 10 inches of snow and we'll see what today's storm brings us. This morning while chatting with my friend Nancy, she was "encouraging" me to get out and take some pictures of my sheep in all this snow. Nancy is QUITE the photographer! I wish I had a fraction of the talent she does when it comes to taking pictures. Anyway, I did go out briefly and attempted to get some pictures. Here is one of my adult rams who were very happy to be inside today.
Here is another I took of one of my yearling rams:
Kimberwood Oliver
It's very hard to see(especially when it's snowing) Oliver's true color. He has a "bluish" cast to his fleece. It's a little more so right around his neck but it does go through out his body. He looks very "black" but he is actually "shaela". We have two ewes bred to him for April babies.
We have had two major snow storms this week. On Monday we ended up with 10 inches of snow and we'll see what today's storm brings us. This morning while chatting with my friend Nancy, she was "encouraging" me to get out and take some pictures of my sheep in all this snow. Nancy is QUITE the photographer! I wish I had a fraction of the talent she does when it comes to taking pictures. Anyway, I did go out briefly and attempted to get some pictures. Here is one of my adult rams who were very happy to be inside today.Here is another I took of one of my yearling rams:
It's very hard to see(especially when it's snowing) Oliver's true color. He has a "bluish" cast to his fleece. It's a little more so right around his neck but it does go through out his body. He looks very "black" but he is actually "shaela". We have two ewes bred to him for April babies.
Progress on Bob's FLAK Cardigan!
Now, I was going to post this after I completed the back to the underarm until I found out from my husband that there are a few people he works with who have been checking his sweater out on my blog. Hello Arctic Glacier, Inc. employees (at least the ones who have been watching ;-). There is still an inch to go on the back and then I'll put the stitches on a holder for awhile. I'll then start working on the front and complete that to the underarm. Thanks for watching and feel free to ask Bob (as much as you possibly can) how is sweater is coming!!
Now, I was going to post this after I completed the back to the underarm until I found out from my husband that there are a few people he works with who have been checking his sweater out on my blog. Hello Arctic Glacier, Inc. employees (at least the ones who have been watching ;-). There is still an inch to go on the back and then I'll put the stitches on a holder for awhile. I'll then start working on the front and complete that to the underarm. Thanks for watching and feel free to ask Bob (as much as you possibly can) how is sweater is coming!!
