After I finished my prototype of the Winter Hood last week, I was really excited to get started on the Snow Faerie version using my hand spun Winter Wonder art yarn. Then I added a wooly ruffle and long ties made from another of my art yarns, an extreme tail spun yarn done with Wensleydale lamb locks. It's super fluffy and so cute with all the little lamb curls popping out all over.
There are lamb locks spun into the Winter Wonder yarn too and I was delighted each time I saw them pop up as I knit the hood. I made sure to scoot every little pop of texture to the right side so I wouldn't lose any of those cute little curlicues.
I have also been working on a new wrist cuff, this one's almost finished...so close it's hard to walk away from it, but tomorrow's another day. And if that wasn't enough I am finishing a free form capelete I've knit/crocheted using a combination of my regular hand spun and my art yarns. I love free form and I always say I'm going to spend more time working on it...maybe this is the year!
I hope your 2012 is starting off with a creative burst of energy too! I'm excited to check out all the blogs this week, so many creative people and great projects to read about!
Blessings Friends!
Melissa
ooooh, I can't wait to see the finished cuff. I have been looking at some on Etsy and I know with your amazing eye for color and texture, yours will be rock star.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE LOVE LOVE your fairy cap. The wool locks just top it off. Perfect.
That hood is so delicately beautiful. It is like something a snow fairy or princess might wear. I love it.
ReplyDeleteI really like the curly wool locks on your hood. I think it will fly out of your Etsy store! Very cool wristlet. What a great way to start the new year!
ReplyDeleteThe cuff is amazing, I just love it. The hood is awesome too, I love the ruffle!
ReplyDeletebeautiful hood! I love the fluffy trim. Very classic looking.
ReplyDeleteYour hood looks great. I am always unsure how to use art yarns, this is super inspiration
ReplyDeleteYou know I love the mondo bulk yarn - that hat is most excellent. :)
ReplyDeleteNPR had a great piece the other day on creativity when there's very little daylight. I absolutely get it!
I love that cuff...even it if isn't finished. You will show us finished pictures, right?
ReplyDeleteThe cuff is super cute! Is it mostly embroidered? would go so well with a pretty summer dress.
ReplyDeleteThat is an adorable hood. I love it!
ReplyDeleteLove the hood and the ruffle especially - very clever!
ReplyDeleteI love the cuff! You are bursting with energy and projects lately, my friend!! XXO-
ReplyDeleteI am quite taken with your faerie hat. I made something kind of similar last year, but I used a few strands of yarn together because I wanted a really warm hat, but then it just made it too stiff. I am going to have to try again. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThat is so beautiful and delicate looking! Very appropriate for the season - just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful creations... I love the artistic touches.
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Debbie