A Good Butt Whooping!

Pattern:  Knitspot Delicato Mitts
Yarn:  Woolen Rabbit Sugar Maple Sock Yarn
Needle:  2.50mm knitpicks double points

Yes, I went for the mitts, even though they were not technically finished until last Friday night.  Much too warm at the festival though to be worn, but next week promises to be much cooler here :-)

I have to admit that the crazy business of the last month since Fryeburg Fair finally caught up with me and set me right on my butt.  I feel as though I have had a good a** whooping that left me completely exhausted!   Life has a funny way of doing that to us now and then, doesn't it?

  I took the week to do very little other than what I really needed to do and spent some quality time spinning, knitting and watching our Red Sox move into the World Series with a bang........and it has all been good.

Whilst I didn't finish my hat for Rhinebeck, it now is finished and ready to be felted tomorrow, just in time to greet little Trick O Treaters.....so really, it is still all good, no?

Moriah Anne

I was hesitant in putting up too much information about this wheel, as I do like to keep some things closer to home, but given that she has spun herself onto many websites and given much joy, I felt better about sharing.

Seven years ago, I plunked down my money in hopes that one day I could be the proud owner of a beautiful Norwegian Norm Hall wheel.  This wheel that Norm refers to as Moriah has been officially dubbed here at my house as Moriah Anne, for reasons of my own.  It suits her. 

This is the most incredible wheel that I could have ever hoped to own.  Made of cherry and finished exquisitely as any well made piece of high end furniture, she literally sings as she spins.  I feel incredibly blessed to own this beautiful wheel and to all of you who not only spun on her, but cheered me on in raising the remaining part of the balance owed on her.........Thank you!

Comments

[Kim]

Ohmygosh, you have her already! She's absolutely beautiful, Kim!

[keri]

What gorgeous mitts - I really love that pattern with that yarn!

[Pam]

Do you have an address for contact to inquire about purchasing a Norm Hall wheel?
If so please email the info to me.
Pam

[Beth S.]

I'm grateful to have a good look at her! I am surprised at how compact the wheel seems to be for its size. Even though the drive wheel is nice and big, it doesn't appear to take up the whole room.

The mitts are lovely too! It's about time I made a pair of those... such a pretty design, and just gorgeous in that colorway. :-)

[Alarming Female]

yes, I know what you mean about keeping some things close. . .but I'm glad you shared. Stunningly beautiful wheel.

[Marcy]

Oh my. Oh oh oh. She is so very lovely. I saw her in Norm's booth but did not get to meet her in person. Perhaps someday? :D

[Danielle]

Yay!!! Enjoy your new baby :)

[Robin]

The wheel is beautiful! So are the mitts! I'm tagging you for 8 Random Things and so hope you don't mind!

[Diane]

Your yarn and Anne's pattern suit each to a tea, as you and your new wheel! Terrific!

[Teyani]

Moriah Anne is glorious. Many happy years ahead are in store for the two of you! May all your spinning be sweet.

[julia fc]

Just lovely. You deserve it.

[--Deb]

It's just gorgeous! That's another wheel I'm afraid to even touch . . . I cannot afford that kind of temptation!

[DebbieB]

Kim, when I see someone with a beautiful new wheel, I think of it as a new (and very welcome) child/grandchild, and am so very thrilled for the new 'mother'. :-) Congratulations, and I wish you many happy years of spinning together!

Oh, and this is OT, but - I love your kitchen floor!! :-)

[Laurie]

She is stunning both visually and functionally. You are one lucky grrl. You both will be very very happy.

[Cathy]

Wow - gorgeous! Glad you shared! Wish you were here to cheer on your team as I cheer on mine. We could sit in the stands, dressed in our woolies (socks, sweaters, hats, mittens, scarves) and spindle (in the cold)

[gina]

Thank you for sharing the wheel, it is a beauty, and the yarn on the bobbin is good looking too. I am itching to spin, maybe one of these days. Just don't know where to start scratching on that itch! Love the mitts, turned out so well.

Get some rest, enjoy the wheel and have a wonderful weekend...Gina

[margene]

If I had any regret about not being with you all at Rhinebeck it is because I didn't have a chance to spin on Moriah Anne. She is a beauty and my you and she have many years of happy spinning.

[Wool Winder]

The mitts are very pretty. Glad you finished the hat too. Now sit down, relax, and enjoy spinning on your new wheel. Thanks for sharing the details.

[susan]

My heart just skips a beat every time I see that wheel! We're so happy for you. ;)

[anne]

oh MY! she is WAY beautiful . . seriously, my heart is pounding.
the mitts are absolutely gorgeous kim .. i LOVE that color; i must get me some of that one, too.

[Beth]

Sounds like some relaxing time with Moriah Anne is well-deserved. :)

[Cara]

Mazel Tov! I hope you have many many years spinning together!

[Lola LB]

Congratulations on getting a Mariah! I picked mine up at MDSWF earlier this year and I'm still in love with it. Let's trade tips and observations about her . . .

[Carole]

Moriah Anne is a beautiful name for a beautiful wheel. I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to work with her. And I feel blessed to have you for a friend, too.

[PumpkinMama]

Stunning, really! Thanks for sharing the details, you lucky girl!