And just like that, summer is over.

 Well.  The days fly by and I haven't been back to update things in quite some time.  I haven't done a ton of knitting, but I do have a few updates on my fiber arts.

  1. I picked a new pattern for the brown yarn from Miss BB, I'm going to do the Rocky Coast cardigan by  Hannah Fettig.  It's knit slightly looser and in a wider variety of sizes.  I may modify the pattern to put a couple buttons in the front, but otherwise I think it'll be a good pick, and I'm going to make sure my gauge is spot-on and I choose the right size if I get back to this project.
  2. I'm still working steadily on the Vacillate shawl, and I'm more than halfway done.  I'd love to be able to wear it this winter.
  3. The Boyfriend socks are one of my other main projects these days, I have moved up the legs and have started the calf increases.  I plan to just keep going until I'm low on yarn and then do the cuffs.  I can't wait to wear these.
  4. The Jacobite bonnet is done.  I mailed it without taking pictures, but the post office returned it, which I'm taking as a sign from the universe that I should take pics before I remail.
  5. I also did a good amount of spinning on my medieval spindle the other day at my latest SCA historical reenactment event.  It's a pleasure to spin on.
  6. I'll be teaching at the Northern Valley Textile Guild fiber symposium on 9/30, a class on beginner drop spindle spinning.  Should be lots of fun!
  7. I've made a few little mug rugs on this mini loom I got ages ago.  They've been fun and go pretty quickly.  I'll share a pic of the first :)


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