LAF meeting
Today's LAF meeting included felting with Una, who led a workshop on how to make felted bags.
This time I didn't take part in the workshop. Instead, I got busy knitting my silk-steel-merino scarf and chatting with friends and didn't take many pictures, but here is one of Una's creations.
At show-and-tell, JoShell showed her free style crochet bag. It's almost finished on the outside and then it will need lining. The bag frame is of Japanese make and was purchased at Unraveled. I like it for its nice shape with slightly curved edges and good finishing all around. I've seen bag frames on a couple of Japanese websites, but they seemed a little boxier than this one.
My scarf, about 60% done. After running out of the silk+steel, I still had about half of Olga's merino, so I kept going with that and switched the other strand to the merino+steel. The color change is subtle. Tonia asked me about the scarf's drape and I hope this picture illustrates that. Things may change when I am done knitting, because I am thinking of felting the scarf. Still not sure, but it's a distinct possibility.
Another good day with friends, some of which I hadn't seen in a while. Janet brought several items from her recent trip to Ireland. It looks like they are branching out with their Arans. They used to be mostly off-white and in rather coarse wool, but this one is an unusual model and 100% merino, much softer than what I remember from my days in the UK.
Next month, we'll change our regular downtown venue for a picnic in the park.
Comments
Beautiful felting! I can't wait to see your finished scarf too.
Posted by: Briana @ Horse Hound Knit Spin | May 6, 2007 7:03 PM
what stunning pieces!! and your scarf...silk+steel sounds fascinating
Posted by: kristin | May 6, 2007 9:43 PM
how amazing! I love the fabric of your grey part, the solid of it.
I got me another one, in navy merino and silk+steel, i want it solid =)
Posted by: Olga | May 7, 2007 3:28 AM
The crocheted bag is too cute.!
You're full of surprises!. I can see the difference. Can't wait to see what you do when you're finished.
Posted by: Marina | May 7, 2007 3:56 AM
Oh, I LOVE Una! She's sweet as can be and just brilliant!
Posted by: Sachi | May 7, 2007 10:59 AM
Bag frame? Is that something that you construct the knitted piece around? And do you leave it in after the bag is completed, or do you remove it and use it again for another project?
I've never heard of one, but it sounds fascinating.
Posted by: Laura | May 7, 2007 4:05 PM
Thanks for the scarf photos! It will be interesting to see what happens when/if you felt it, but even now it looks like the fabric stays where you put it. I'm looking forward to seeing the finished result.
Posted by: Tonia | May 8, 2007 10:11 AM
That crocheted bag is fun. I'll have to echo Laura and ask, "What's a bag frame?" That green Aran sweater is very nice. Looking forward to seeing your steel scarf when it's done.
Posted by: domesticshorthair | May 8, 2007 3:32 PM
What lovely items. They are very inspirational! They have given me loads of ideas.
Posted by: Jan | May 9, 2007 8:15 AM
Those projects are gorgeous and I love how your scarf is turning out. The green aran sweater is just beautiful.
Posted by: Barbp | May 14, 2007 6:59 PM
Beautiful, beautiful things...
Posted by: Shula | May 16, 2007 7:22 PM