Sunday, October 11, 2009

Post 200. Whoda thunk it?

I was hoping to think of something special for a milestone post. But the most special thing going on seems to be that I put a knot in my back from spinning too much, and had to take a few days applying heat, resting, and mostly groaning. Alternating with grumbling. And jonesing for the wheel...

Here's what I've got so far:


One thing I've learned is that it takes a looooong time to fill a bobbin with singles for laceweight. I'm getting close to being halfway through that first 2oz batch of merino-tencel. At this rate, I may finish the plying in time for cake and ice cream at my 100th birthday party.

I did manage to get a little knitting done. The scarf moves forward:

It's actually a simple slip-stitch pattern, with only one color at a time in play. I like the way it looks more complicated than it is.

And today started with a cold rainy morning - perfect for staying indoors and baking. I invented a recipe for oatmeal/apple/walnut scones. Though, technically it's really a bannock, since it's baked in one piece.


Want a closer look?

I'm going to try to sneak in a little spinning today, now that my back is better. I just need to remember to step away from the wheel...
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7 comments:

  1. JoansieOctober 11, 2009 at 5:07 PM

    I bet the kitchen smelled good with the scones baking. I've heard of hip problems from spinning but never a back problem.

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  2. BullwinkleOctober 11, 2009 at 5:17 PM

    Bannock! I never hear that word! I love berry bannock! Tomorrow is a holi--- nope. No kitchen. Pooh. (Note to self: did you really just get inspired, actually think you had the ingredients to make bannock, and then remember that kitchen is empty?? What?? You forgot you have rafters instead of a ceiling? You forgot that there are holes in the floor?)

    /sigh The contrained time spinning will let you enjoy more bannock.

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  3. pacalagaOctober 11, 2009 at 5:18 PM

    Pretty spinning and baking. Make sure you take breaks!

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  4. AnonymousOctober 11, 2009 at 8:29 PM

    I had read of bannocks (probably in Diana Garabaldon's books) but now I know what they are. And I could actually make one, if I were not so lazy... Tomorrow I might.

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  5. Anna MOctober 11, 2009 at 9:22 PM

    I used to make currant oatmeal bannocks all the time when I was doing SCA camping. They cook up great on a griddle. I haven't spun in a month! Too busy with the dye pots. I need to make time.

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  6. CookieOctober 12, 2009 at 4:20 PM

    Yummy!

    The spinning and knitting look great!

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  7. LaurieOctober 13, 2009 at 6:25 AM

    My mouth is watering with that closeup. You bad girl.

    What does the other side of the scarf look like?

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