Other than my wee socks, I haven’t posted much about knitting lately due to the new interest in the wheel.  However, after finally producing some usable yarn I had to begin knitting with it immediately.  I’ve yet to learn how to estimate yardage on handspun (I only briefly ran through a search on the topic) so I figured I was safe with a scarf.  I knew I wanted something that wouldn’t bore me to tears but since I was in a hurry to get started no time to contemplate the “perfect” project for my first usable handspun.  Which is how I ended up choosing “Branching Out“.  I’ve seen it many times, always thought it was nice but was never in a hurry to make it.  I knew I’d need to spin more yarn but wanted to get started anyway.  I made it through to the end of the existing yarn and I’d say I need at least that much more to finish it.  I hope to get the rest spun this afternoon.

My next project is the Forest Path Stole.  La and Deb are making me do it are offering their support for this complex project.  They are both part of a Knit Along for the Forest Path Stole.  Apparently, there is no real deadline to the KAL so you can still dive right in!  I’ve been wanting to start another shawl type item for a while now but just hadn’t found the right project.  I think this stunning stole fits the bill perfectly.  A year ago I inquired with the Alpaca Yarn Company about establishing an account and I decided this was a great time since I’m using their pattern and yarn for this project.  If anyone else wants to join in this KAL you’ll be able to order the pattern and yarn from me if you like (should be arriving this week)!

In addition to all the nice things blooming and growing outside, I also have some new little sprouts inside!  This is a new pack of herbs for my AeroGarden.  I’m so in love with this thing!  It seems like a silly time of year to get these started when my outdoor herbs will be up soon enough, but I’m going to try transplanting these this year.  I’m not sure how well it will work since these are hydroponic but I’m going to give it a shot.  If I can get that done successfully my next batch is lettuce greens…a perfect indoor crop for the summer since it’s too hot to grow them outside then.