It's my birthday and I decided, at the last moment, to take the day off and be, you know, crafty and such. Try to contain your shock.
The first thing I did, after kissing Leo goodbye, was to warp my heddle loom with two shades of Kauni. I think the gradual color shifts will make for an interesting final piece. Both shades are monochromatic so it'll be subtle.
I managed to warp the loom in less than an hour, which isn't bad, considering how fast it goes after that. I've spent longer working a tubular cast on for a sweater.
I've also been spinning some more of the Cormo I picked up a little while ago.
I love this stuff. I used a long draw method to spin the singles and then plied the singles into a 3-ply. The final yarn is about a worsted weight and very sproingy and soft. I have just under 300 yards and quite a bit more roving to spin. It's going to have to be something with cables, I think.
I hope my birthday is as fun for all of you as it's already been for me.
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A day to yourself doing what you want is a perfect birthday, I'd say. This morning's paper had an ad for a loom that someone was selling very inexpensively. I resisted, though. I love your idea of warping with the kauni! Can't wait to see the result. :) Happy weaving!!
Posted by Samm | February 20, 2009 1:28 PM
Posted on February 20, 2009 13:28
My feed picks up stuff late!
Happy Belated Birthday!
Sounds like a great way to spend the day (I bet there were puppy kisses involved too :-)
Posted by Dennine | February 20, 2009 11:35 AM
Posted on February 20, 2009 11:35
Happy Birthday, Marnie!
The cormo is addictive - I've recently started spinning some from my stash as well and .... I.... can't .....stop......
Posted by Aoife | February 19, 2009 3:21 PM
Posted on February 19, 2009 15:21
Happy belated birthday!
Posted by Delica | February 19, 2009 1:48 PM
Posted on February 19, 2009 13:48
Happy belated birthday! It sounds like a wonderful way to spend the day!
Posted by Jennifer | February 19, 2009 8:46 AM
Posted on February 19, 2009 08:46
Happy Birthday -- have fun with your fiber!!! and your pups!
Posted by Susie | February 19, 2009 5:16 AM
Posted on February 19, 2009 05:16
The Cormo is beautiful! It's so even it looks machine spun. Nice job! Can't wait to see what you make out of it.
Posted by Candace | February 18, 2009 9:11 PM
Posted on February 18, 2009 21:11
yay! happy birthday! sounds like you had a great day.
Posted by kat | February 18, 2009 9:00 PM
Posted on February 18, 2009 21:00
Never mind all these good wishes and knitterly comments? How did you include the dogs in your holiday birthday? You know it is not possible to have a good day until the furries have been properly pampered!!
Posted by Erica | February 18, 2009 8:21 PM
Posted on February 18, 2009 20:21
Happy Birthday! Mine is next Wednesday. Good month for fiberistas!
Posted by Laurie | February 18, 2009 7:43 PM
Posted on February 18, 2009 19:43
Happy Birthday, Marnie! What a great day!
Posted by Renee | February 18, 2009 7:10 PM
Posted on February 18, 2009 19:10
Happy, happy birthday!
Posted by --Deb | February 18, 2009 3:59 PM
Posted on February 18, 2009 15:59
Happy Birthday! Enjoy your crafty day!!!
Posted by Nicole | February 18, 2009 2:09 PM
Posted on February 18, 2009 14:09
Happy Birthday!
I'm like Cindy in I picked up Cormo/Silk at OFFF, this year though, because of your raving about the wonders of cormo. Currently busy with some camel but hope to get to the cormo soon.
Posted by Tami | February 18, 2009 12:53 PM
Posted on February 18, 2009 12:53
Happy, happy birthday!! (Can't wait to see the final weaving results)
Posted by Karen | February 18, 2009 12:42 PM
Posted on February 18, 2009 12:42
Happy Birthday again, Marnie!
Posted by MJ | February 18, 2009 12:41 PM
Posted on February 18, 2009 12:41
I saw the cake on your icon on Rav and wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday! :)
Hope it's a good one!
Posted by ekittie | February 18, 2009 12:33 PM
Posted on February 18, 2009 12:33
Your loom inspired me, I bought a small one a few days ago from someone on Ravelry, and it's on the way!
Posted by Hattie | February 18, 2009 11:55 AM
Posted on February 18, 2009 11:55
Happy Birthday! Looks like it's off to a great start. :)
How many ounces of Cormo fiber did you start with? I bought 14.8 ounces of Cormo/silk blend at OFFF last year, but haven't spun it up yet. My skillz are at a point now where I think I can do it justice. I'm curious how much yardage I may get out of it, which is why I'm curious about how much you started with. :)
Posted by Cindy (maxfun) | February 18, 2009 11:54 AM
Posted on February 18, 2009 11:54
Happy Birthday!!! Sounds like a great day :)
Posted by ysolda | February 18, 2009 11:46 AM
Posted on February 18, 2009 11:46
Happy Birthday, Marnie!
xo
Posted by Cookie | February 18, 2009 11:43 AM
Posted on February 18, 2009 11:43
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Looks like you're having a fun day :)
Posted by Angela | February 18, 2009 11:29 AM
Posted on February 18, 2009 11:29
Happy Birthday! I'm glad you took the day to play. Your loom looks beautiful...the color changes will be stunning! :)
Posted by Ruinwen | February 18, 2009 11:27 AM
Posted on February 18, 2009 11:27
Yay, I'm so glad you decided to take the day off! Have a wonderful birthday, M! :) xo-S.
Posted by Nonnahs | February 18, 2009 11:26 AM
Posted on February 18, 2009 11:26
Happy birthday to you!
You've inspired me to mark my birthday as a vacation day on the work calendar, too. What better way to celebrate yourself than to do what you love?
Posted by June | February 18, 2009 11:25 AM
Posted on February 18, 2009 11:25