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Saturday, April 7, 2012

What I do for love

I have completely lost my mind. We announced the SPAKAL (SPin-Along-Knit-A-Long, pronounced "spackle") on the podcast, and I declared that I would not *only* spin a sweater on my spinning wheel and knit the chosen sweater, but I would ALSO spin for a sweater using a drop spindle.

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It's a KCL modular spindle, and that's orange Targhee X I'm spinning on it.

Yes, drop spindle is technically slower than wheel spinning. But, it happens to delight one certain DangerMouse, and I am a slave to her moods. Especially the good ones. Also, you really can't beat the fact that it keeps her actively engaged and entertained for 45 minutes at a time. (This is further proof that she really and truly is my daughter. You know, if you ever doubted it.)

I mean, wouldn't you spin for this face?

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"The most interesting baby in the world" (captioned by Kidbrother Sam)

That's what I thought.
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9 comments:

  1. HelenApril 7, 2012 at 7:35 AM

    I think I'd do just about anything for that face. She's so adorable! I'm happy to be an auntie.

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  2. Debbie TApril 7, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    OMGoodness..she is such a dollbaby!! She would have me wrapped around that little pinky of hers too.

    What a beautiful spindle! I'm still enjoying the beginner Schacht you had me buy at Stitches. Thank you for teaching me Jasmin..even though I haven't gotten to do much with my spinning (looking after my ill mother who passed in Feb. isn't conducive to spinning, or much of anything for that matter), I love doing it and hope to one day be as good as you are! :=)

    By the way, I LOVE your avatar on Ravelry!!!

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  3. quiltercarolineApril 7, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    I love her expression - she must have had a head start in the yarn way of life listening to all your podcasts and knitting activity. Start them young!! Enjoy both the spinning and the face. C

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  4. Crazy Knitting FoolApril 7, 2012 at 12:06 PM

    Awww I just want to pnch those cheeks!

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  5. KarenApril 8, 2012 at 8:23 AM

    Yes - that's the kind of face that can melt your heart. Can't blame you on the spindle - it is always a good idea to keep the little one happy.

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  6. loelApril 8, 2012 at 3:40 PM

    A-DOR-A-BLE! She has your mischievous facial expression!!!!

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  7. AnonymousApril 8, 2012 at 5:42 PM

    Jasmine, that baby has such a beautiful face. How do you keep from staring at her 24/7 ? I do miss those days. They go fast so enjoy each moment. My oldest is now engaged to be married and I feel like she was only just born a few hours ago.

    ps.....as for one of your previous posts......I LOVE the pink hair.

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  8. SoniaApril 9, 2012 at 5:10 PM

    Thank you for making me smile. I so needed that today.

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  9. EileenApril 13, 2012 at 5:36 AM

    I would turn cartwheels for that beautiful face!

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