Many of you out there who are spinners, will be familiar with the bowl of yarns that grace every corner of my house. When you buy an ounce or two of fiber, or have those precious little balls of left-over from a project yarn, they start to accumulate. Handspun somehow is different than commercial yarns.....all the care that goes into spinning it, makes it that much harder to part with.
So, at this time of the year, when the fall fairs are upon us, I gather up all these little balls of yarn......most of which has some angora content, and start knitting. Hats, hats, hats and more hats.....LOL! I am striving for one hat an evening......we will see!
Having this little helper, has made the day's work a little more enjoyable :-). Yep, I finally bit the bullet and moved into this century's method of listening to music.
Now, had I not had a very sizable gift card, I never would have ventured into these waters, but after reading about all the podcasts out there and finding how easy (and less expensive) it is to download some of the music I enjoy, I thought it was time. Of course, I haven't completely figured out how to use it, or my cellphone for that matter, but heck, with all these kids I have around, they should be able to clue me in a little bit..LOL.
Speaking of children........today is the first day of school for the little cherubs. As much as I love my children, I have to admit that I look forward to the first day of school when my little corner of the world is all mine again....at least for 8 hours. I know, I know, that does not make me a "Chicken Soup" kind of Mum, but it keeps me a sane woman!
What a good use for all those handspun odds and ends. What do you do with all the hats?
Posted by: Monica | Tuesday, September 12, 2006 at 03:08 PM
Oh, how I love your handspun hats!
Posted by: Norma | Thursday, September 07, 2006 at 10:05 AM
Happy "Back To School" Kim! I'm so happy to see you posting. I was actually talking about you to my husband this evening on a walk with the babies. We were talking about maybe getting some angora rabbits and I said you'd be the perfect person to consult when we're ready. I've read your last several posts - I'm sorry it's been such a difficult summer emotionally. Just keep going with the things that make you happy - the kids, sweet pups, bunnies, carrots (oh my gosh those stitch markers!) - knitting spinning crafting swapping. A lot of happy stuff is coming through even though what you see and feel seems less than happy. Again, I'm so glad to see you posting again. Take good care. :)
Posted by: Laura | Thursday, September 07, 2006 at 02:32 AM
That must have been one great gift card!! I see you got the whole shee..bang. I just recieved a copy of Ipod for Dummies. Not that I'm saying... but let me suggest.... I pulled out a lot of hair. Of course, no kids were around to help.
Posted by: Judy | Wednesday, September 06, 2006 at 08:33 PM
beautiful hats! So inspiring...makes me want to cast on tonight!
Posted by: Mary Beth | Wednesday, September 06, 2006 at 05:24 PM
Kim, what lovely hats! The amazing thing is how all of the different yarns and colors work together for a very pleasing arrangemnent!
Posted by: Lynne | Wednesday, September 06, 2006 at 12:14 PM
The hats are beautiful! What a great way to use up the leftovers.
I really think that some kind of medal should be given to people with kids. I don't know how you do it and stay sane.
Posted by: Laurie | Wednesday, September 06, 2006 at 07:02 AM
You will ove your i-pod! Love those hats!
Posted by: Karen | Wednesday, September 06, 2006 at 06:59 AM
I always am a little wary of women who say, "The kids are back in school and I don't know what to do with myself." Creepy.
Nice hats.
Posted by: jessie | Wednesday, September 06, 2006 at 05:55 AM
What a lovely idea to keep all the left over handspun in bowls and even more wonderful to turn them all into hats!!
Posted by: margene | Tuesday, September 05, 2006 at 04:38 PM
The hats looks so warm and SOFT :) I love how soft angora is, but it is the one fiber that seems to make me sneeze and my eyes itch :( Where I live, school actually started a month ago, which I think is nuts. Enjoy your alone time :)
Posted by: Jen | Tuesday, September 05, 2006 at 04:26 PM
Great hats, Kim! Are you going to be at Fryeburg this year? We're finally planning on going.
Moms deserve sanity! Three cheers for school! ;)
Posted by: Liz | Tuesday, September 05, 2006 at 02:24 PM
Sane always trumps chicken soup. You can always get take-out. ;)
Posted by: Beth | Tuesday, September 05, 2006 at 12:53 PM
Love those hats! A great way to use up such beautiful yarn.
Posted by: wool winder | Tuesday, September 05, 2006 at 12:50 PM
Beautiful hats, Kim! They look so soft and warm!
Posted by: Jean | Tuesday, September 05, 2006 at 12:30 PM
Hon, I always celebrate on the first day of school! It makes you normal, that's all.
Posted by: Carole | Tuesday, September 05, 2006 at 11:35 AM