Journey Hat (Sock Yarn Version) Prototype #1

" Either you run the day or the day runs you. " ~ Jim Rohn

Well that sums up the week I have been having. I feel 'run', manipulated by my schedule and my obligations. Of course I am the one who sets my schedule and commits to my obligations.
It is what it is. I love my life, but tire myself out. I wouldn't change a thing about it, except maybe make more time, but no one can do that.

So here is what I have been doing in my downtime.
The first prototype of the Journey Hat made from Sock Yarn!

Modeled by my Ann~ who will be 10 on Monday!

The hat came out smaller than I anticipated, and will fit a child head around 18-19 inches.
Next hat will fit 20-21 inch head and should have more slouc.
Knit from double stranded fingering weight superwash merino.

Off to shop for birthday paraphrenalia!

Double the Journey~

Here are two more Journey Hats! I am addicted. obsessed.
I want to try every combination I can think of. But I shouldn't really. reality you know. Reality aside, I am still going. In my spare-time. down-time.
(I have made two more since these two that I haven't photographed yet. I will post them soonish.)

Drum Roll......

Acid Grasshopper Skull Journey Hat

Knit from my Acid Grasshopper BFL ~
(as of this posting there are still a few skeins available in the shop)
Email me and I will sell you some of the wooden skulls too!
AND
Denim Diva Journey Hat
Knit from a chunky merino I painted.
(Chunky = double stranded worsted)Off to spin more orders!

What the What?

Phew!

Feels like I have been out of it for a while. Fought some odd detox/ blood sugar/ hormonal thing for over a week, then had to prep a booth for First Friday (see previous post).

Friday was a blast, but sales-wise was not. The street was supposed to be closed, but the city would not approve it. So... as you can see in my pics, the cars were whizzing by the entire time and was quite un-nerving. sigh. Not sure if I will do the rest of the summer. I have a full plate with ArtFiberFest and my Sock Summit booth coming up.

Right now? I have orders galore to fill (yay orders-- keep 'em coming!) and need.to.catch.up.

SO.... here are booth pics.

Back soon with more Journey Hat Pics!

First Friday in Vancouver~

This is what I have spent the past few days doing....
Preparing for First Friday!
I just found out about it last week so I have not had a huge amount of time to prepare, but I am taking what I can fit into my booth space. If you live nearby, come and see me? I would love to put a face with some our your names and computer identities... (grin)
I will be set up in front of Stitchcraft, LLC, my local yarn shop at 2110 Main St.
Here are more details-- and email me if you have any questions about it.

I will have my handspuns, my hand dyed yarns, knit items (that are not availablel on the site!) and yarns by the many spinners represented on MW.

Here is a shot of a sandwich board with more info....
See you there! I will post pics of the booth in a few days...

...and the April 09 Yarn Recipient is...

The lucky April 09 "Custom Vertigo Scarf Kit" Recipient IS...

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(hear the crowd roar?)

delanequilts said...

Be who you are and say what you think because those who mind don't matter and those who matter won't mind. (Dr. Seuss)

delanequilts !

delanequilts, contact me and we will work out your pattern choices and other details!

CONGRATULATIONS!

Next month's giveaway fun will be up and running near the end of May!

If you would like to be contacted when the new giveaway is up go to the shop and scroll down-- the newsletter subscription link is at the bottom of every page on MaterialWhirled.com!

ArtFiberFest ~Have you registered yet?

There is still room for ArtFiberfest in June! This is an amazing event that I have been dying to go to for years, now it is close to me so I can go- AND I am teaching a mini-workshop!

Top 10 reasons why you should come to Artfiberfest retreat this summer...
Well, OTHER than the fact that Material Whirled will be there... (grin)
Link to my mini-workshop I am teaching. AND I will be selling my yarns and other treasures at vendor night!

1. The price is inclusive (all meals and lodging for 4 nights)...there will be no hidden expenses at the retreat.

2. Everyone will get an added bonus of 3 mini workshops (GRIN) on thursday night in addition to their 3 BIG workshops.

3. The dorms are amazing at Reed college. They were just built a year ago and represent superb architecture and layout. (even though I live locally I am totally staying in the dorms--!)

4. Portland is a destination in itself, FULL of funky inspiration. You'll get a double whammy!

5. The food is superb at Reed. Tons of choices!

6. This will be a nice start to a creative and productive summer...Our teachers will kick start you on some project ideas.

7. I will give a mini lesson on how to make my quilted fabric journals for anyone who wants to learn.

8. The women who come to this are absolutely the best. Always happy and content....we think it has something to do with working with fabric and fiber.

9. You deserve this! You've worked hard!

10. Being creative is one of the best things you can do for yourself and the world around you. And there isn't any place better to get energized with the creative bug than Artfiberfest.

All workshops still have space at this point....but won't for long. we will update our website every few days as workshops fill. Find out all the information at www.teeshamoore.com or email me if you have any questions...materialwhirledyarns@gmail.com

Artfiberfest is happening on June 24-28 at Reed College in Downtown Portland, Oregon.

Here are pictures of the classes I will be taking... I cannot WAIT!

Art Studio Journal by Roxanne Padgett

Custom Apron by Syd McCutcheon


and Princess Bug Doll by Dierdra Doan

Handspun Journey v1

This is my first attempt at making my Journey Pattern from some of my handspun.

Handspun used was spun by me like 3? years ago and was a scarf I frogged to use the yarn because I LOVE it so. Yarn was a 2 ply worsted to chunky, not as bulky as most of my yarns. See the mohairy aura? love that.

I am still working on a version for one skein of my typical bulky to super bulky handspun. The trouble I run into is that it is too thick to make the lace rows, so I need to modify the lace pattern to accommodate the bulkiness.

I MODIFIED the pattern as follows– and these are loose instructions mainly for my notes.

Changed cast on stitches to 56.

Kept to pattern until decreases…. changed the purl 2 rows to Purl 1 row between the first 2 decreases....

and about half way through the top portion of the hat I started to decrease every row as it was getting too heavy. This made the top more flat, like a beret. I like this though.

I am supposed to be spinning... but woke with a headache and the meds made me floopyish. meh. Afraid to knit, that I will screw it up, so here I am dibbling around on the time-sucking-computer. haha.

K-- spanking myself soundly and sending me back to the wheel.

ooh-- hat on needles is Acid Grasshopper green with wooden skull beads! almost done. Pics soon.