So, I started the neck for Rogue for the third time and I'm nearly finished. It's better than last time, but not perfect by far. Am I going to rip it out and start again? No way in hell. My problem is that I have holes all over. There are so many increases in that little tiny space it's extremely difficult to keep things in line. Instead of ripping out, I'm going to do some tweaking while I'm blocking, even if it means sewing shut the bastards.
How do people make perfect cables? Cable perfection is beyond me, it seems.
So is spinning perfection. Prudence's awesome handspun yarn inspired me to dig out my drop spindle and some of the beautiful fiber I got from Fiber Factory while in Mesa in November. I started spinning this earlier, but it required more concentration than I wanted to give it at the time so I set it aside. I've made a little more progress. Key word: little. It's extremely slippery, "tender" stuff that gives way really unexpectedly and can barely hold its twist. Is the mohair content to blame? I don't even remember what it's made out of - Lola dog got to the package and ripped up the label and fibers.
Wait. This is what I have a blog for.
*goes back to check*
It's merino and mohair.
I have uttered many a "sonuvabitch"es and made much noise with my dropped-on-the-floor spindle. I need a wheel. *sob*
In case anyone is wondering, no job for me, though I was a strong candidate, they said. Like that makes me feel better. In light of this news, I have decided to forgo searching for full-time employment and instead go further into debt with my student loans. This way I can spend my time on schoolwork (I have about three semesters left, which will be paid for by a federal dislocated worker program) and on internships and such, making me a better candidate for a CAREER job in the end. I hope.
Tipper @ 5:39 PM * link
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