and this is the stash o'yarn i'm using... mostly handspun, but includes some yarn i got in Crete last fall.
this is not an original idea... i saw one several years ago, then scored a denim vest at good will, looked at a sweater sleeve pattern which looked roomy enough, made 2 sleeves and sewed 'em in! i've worn the jacket so much that it's starting to look kind of ratty, so will probably be knitting new sleeves one of these days! goddess knows i've got enough stray yarn stashed around here for many projects! have been trying lately to reduce the stash and am failing miserably. i do have it better organized and uncovered several unfinished items which are now where they can be seen, and may inspire in me some incentive (or guilt) to get on with finishing.
another finished item.... a pair of socks for Jim. these are not as wild as my usual socks and are more "fraternal" than most, because that's what he wanted. i fiddled with the color in the editing program and just couldn't get the true red... which is really scarlet and doesn't look at all pink as the photo here indicates! also dyed some solid red and brown so i could make stripes and that was as wild as he wanted to go. the socks are specifically for his upcoming adventure!
he leaves next week for a trans-Siberian railroad trip.... and is really looking forward to it. He will fly into Beijing then take a train up thru part of Mongolia, across Siberia and spend a couple of days at the end of the adventure in Moscow and in St. Petersburg. Somehow, 3 weeks on a train just isn't the kind of adventure for me, so he found a small tour group to go with and i'll stay home with the dawgs.
7 comments:
wowie zowie! Great sleeve!
I always loved that jacket! And the one for Robin will be as sensational I am sure.
If Jim forgets his socks send them my way you know south on I5 to 20 West a smidgen on 101 S and then well call for directions. My color ya know!
Hi. I was surfing the sheep thrills webring and came across your blog. I love your yarns and I love your knitting. And what a clever idea about a denim jacket with handknit sleeves!
That's a great idea for a jacket! Can you take a picture of your finished one?
Dear Sandy,
I am trying to find out some information on earnest mason wheels. I picked on up by impulse last year and then lost the tension knob that lifts the MOA. My mason is styled like yours. I also need to know how to replace the drive band and where to get a new one that will fit on it. I'm such a beginner- is there any way you can help me with this info?
Hi Jo - finding a Mason wheel for sale is quite a find! Mr Mason died a long
time ago and his daughter who took over for him is no longer making the
wheels. for information on the wheel, you might want to try google. In one
of Paula Simmons books there is a short piece on this wheel.
for a new tension knob, i'd suggest you take the wheel to a local wood worker
and see if one could be made for you. for the drive band, find some heavy weight
cotton twine. your local yarn/fiber store is a good source for finding spinners in
your area who might be able to help you with information.
hope this helps. and i'm curious how you knew i have a Mason wheel.
best,
sandy
ooops - i see in the previous post that there is a picture of my Mason wheel.
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