Fractal spun and beehives and coils

So, I wanted to see what the Octopussy colorway looked like spun up (and I need a project on the needles that requires no attention-simple socks it is:O) So, I took a 4oz braid of Octopussy split it in half (longway) then took one half and split it length wise again, then took THAT half (techinally a quarter now) and split that where the indigo dip was and split it into 8 strips....

I spun the 1/4 single up, and then the 8 split starting with the indigo dyed portion each time, then plied the two together for a fingering weight 2 ply. This is the results-I like it. Will start said sock tonight (though I am supposed to be off limits from knitting and spinning, I will go slow)

Also, used the Carnival Glass colorway to do some beehives and coils art yarn for a delicious fun scarf. Love how this one came out! Fun.

Kids are back in public school starting tomorrow. Mixed feelings about this, but I know in the end it will all be good. I will miss them, but I know I could use the extra alone time to get some work done and they will enjoy seeing kids their own age again.

Dental Hygiene

Since I got called in to help my old dental office I have not done much in the way of Wildberry Moon! I almost have my natural dye studio set up in the garage, and everything else is just waiting for my 'return' lol!

All needle decisions are on hold for now. I did get my trial package of Kollage needles to sample, and the joins on the firm cable circular needle are not good, as there is a 2-3 mm space between the cord and the needle where the yarn gets hung up. The soft cable joins are fine, but the soft cable is just to soft IMO and it is difficult to slide your yarn over. So, we'll see what comes of all that.

The rabbits are just waiting for some good grooming time, but are going to be waiting a while longer as I need to get the kids ready for back to school (shopping, lunch bags, napsacks, haircuts etc.). Also, soccer has started for Rowan and that has me at practice 2 times a week plus one game a week. Wouldn't be so hard if I could knit or spin during that time, but until I am not doing dental hygiene 3 days a week I won't be doing much for knitting or spinning.

The tomato's are finally turning red, and there are MANY of them-which means at least 2 days of canning are in my near future! Next year I will have my full garden again, but since I need to move it to a new location I just didn't have the time this year (the wood pile is taking up half of my garden space right now so next year the garden will be in a new space).

All for now, next blog: How to handpaint fiber and yarn with natural dyes