Road trip

On our way to northwest Indiana yesterday, my SO and I stopped at Zinck's Fabric Outlet in Ligonier. Several of my fiber friends rave about this place, so I wanted to take a looksee. WOW. That is a lot of fabric! Makes me wish I were more of a sewist. I purchased a few notions, but may return once I have a plan in place that requires fabric.

Knitting: I gave up on the original DK socks for my son, just did not like how they were turning out. So I purchased *more* DK yarn, in black for toes, heels, cuffs, and in a zebra-like colorway for feet and legs, which I think will turn out kind of weird. I made some headway on the headband.

Spinning: A spin-in at a fiber friend's house afforded me the opportunity to sit and spin for a while; working on some merino/alpaca blend that is turning out really thin (which leaves me second guessing the wheel ratio I am using for it).
Weaving: The body of the tote bag is off the loom; time to warp the inkle for the strap.

My son married his longtime girl friend this past summer. I knit them each a pair of socks for xmas, thought it would be nice to give a pair to my new step-granddaughter(?). Making the deadline might have been tight, but while perusing my sock drawer, I realized I have a pair I knit for myself that I have not yet worn. So those can be gifted, easing one holiday stress.