Having a Good Cup of Coffee

Indonesia Espresso of Simon Levelt. But that is not I want to blog about.
It has been kind of busy here, meanwhile I managed to do some little projects of my own. First of all the Felt Clogs. Because I really have to destash, I used some of the organic veggie O'Wool and knit with double yarn. A nice and really fast project, resulting in a pair of comfortable and warm slippers. With the leftover of the yarn I also made a pair for Dory, using a thread of that fluffy novelty yarn in the cuff, because she loves fluffy so very much.

Mine, before felting

And after felting

Dory's before felting

And after



And yes, I am still spinning. Currently 200 grams of hand dyed BFL, still doubting whether I should navajo ply or use the regular ply. Well, I can think it over when spinning the second half.
And here are the results of spinning and plying 100 grams of merino, 66 metre.


The merino came from Wolliesje, meant for felting. Though it spins great!

Comments

Myrthestiek said…
You did a great job spinning!
I love the clogs; Dory's are so cute. Mine are not doing what I want. The felting is not good with the wool I used :(.
18 October 2008 at 12:05
MorganMagic said…
nice clogs!
heavenly to have similar things as mommy and daughter, right?

and I just love the yarn!!!!! the colour is so warm too...
18 October 2008 at 14:11
Anonymous said…
Hee, Lizet, ziet er goed uit!! De foto's van de clogs had ik al gezien, maar die van je spinvorderingen nog niet. Super!!

En wat moest ik lachen op jouw reactie op mijn theepot-blog... Maar 10!!!! allemachtig, en dat voor jou als koffiedrinkster!
SHow me yours!
18 October 2008 at 14:27
Dawn said…
Love the clogs! Mommy and Me clogs! So sweet! Love the yarn too!
18 October 2008 at 14:36
Judith said…
Supercute those opposite-clogs!

That VM-wool does the job perfectly, doesn't it?

Who'll be the next 'clogger' in your family?

Your spinning looks great. I'm really proud of you!

Best wishes,
Judith
18 October 2008 at 22:08
Darcys Knotty Knitter said…
I love the clogs with the fluffy yarn I guess Iam a kid at heart.lol
The yarn you spun is yummy I wish I lived there so you could teach me how to spin.They are putting a starbuck's in on base.Iam sure Saint Nicholas will bring you some christmas blend Starbucks coffee for Christmas:)Hugs Darcy
19 October 2008 at 19:41
Anonymous said…
Your spinning is great, I love that colour. Your clogs are fantastic too.
22 October 2008 at 05:19
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