After I sent the finished sock used for tutorial out, I still have plenty of yarn left and decided that maybe I should knit another pair of socks. Which I did, with the same pattern. The different is, I decided to make a proper heel flap, instead of the quickie short row.
I went to youtube, as I had forgotten how to knit a proper heel flap. Or maybe I never knitted heel flap from toe up before. I can't remember. But Bloomingknitter video had helped me.
Currently work is still in progress, but I'm quite happy with the result so far. The nights has gotten a bit cold for my feet, so I need the socks.
I also bought new yarn. I was thinking to knit a hat for my friend who is leaving the office soon. Or maybe not. I don't know. But anyways, he gave me xmas present, and I feel bad for not giving him anything. Another yarn from denim is possible going to end up as a shopping bag. We'll see.
Do look forward for my next projects.
Wednesday, 6 February 2019
Impulsive wheel
So... unexpectedly, I bought I second hand spinning wheel.
I saw one posted in antiques category, and it seems that the wheel is still functioning well (as according to the seller). However, some parts of the wheel was missing and I think I have to get them from NZ or somewhere (hopefully I can get it locally in Oz).
It's as impulsive as I see, I ask around, and a few hours later, I bought it. I was going to let it sit to see if I really want it. But I guess, the thought of reviving the wheel back into life is exciting. I just felt that the wheel is such a beauty, that it shouldn't go wasted. I saw craftmanship behind the wheel, and the thought of having someone's hard work, in addition to art work, become nothing, is such a sad thing to see.
I haven't had the wheels in my hands yet. I am going to pick it up this saturday. However, I found that it is called Wendy - Pipy wheel, and it was produced by a wheel artisan called Phillip Poore from New Zealand. All these Ozzies and Kiwis are so proud of their wheels, so let me have my hands on it and play around too.
I'll update more when I get the stuff and work done.
I saw one posted in antiques category, and it seems that the wheel is still functioning well (as according to the seller). However, some parts of the wheel was missing and I think I have to get them from NZ or somewhere (hopefully I can get it locally in Oz).
It's as impulsive as I see, I ask around, and a few hours later, I bought it. I was going to let it sit to see if I really want it. But I guess, the thought of reviving the wheel back into life is exciting. I just felt that the wheel is such a beauty, that it shouldn't go wasted. I saw craftmanship behind the wheel, and the thought of having someone's hard work, in addition to art work, become nothing, is such a sad thing to see.
I haven't had the wheels in my hands yet. I am going to pick it up this saturday. However, I found that it is called Wendy - Pipy wheel, and it was produced by a wheel artisan called Phillip Poore from New Zealand. All these Ozzies and Kiwis are so proud of their wheels, so let me have my hands on it and play around too.
I'll update more when I get the stuff and work done.
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