process, not results

[holli]

I think I've come to an important realization about me and my yarn.

As you may recall, I bought a spinning wheel in May. And I looooove my wheel. I generally spend at least a few hours a week spinning, and enjoy every minute.

The thing is, the yarn I like to spin and the yarn I like to knit with? Not the same. Which is okay: I spin because I like spinning, just as I knit because I like knitting. I'm not spinning or knitting towards a goal, generally speaking-- the fact that I get a pair of mittens or a skein of yarn is a delightful by-product of the very enjoyable time I spent knitting or spinning.

The fact is, though, that the handspun is piling up. Since I almost always go for the solid-color lace-weight when I want to knit, and I almost never *spin* solid-colored lace-weight, this was sort of inevitable.

Still: what the hell do I do with all this yarn?

Also, what do I do with all this lace knitting?

Comments

[ahsavka.livejournal.com]

Perhaps ... I shall buy a skein or two from you?

[holli.livejournal.com]

That would be quite all right with me!

*goes in search of camera, so as to photograph yarn*

[veejane.livejournal.com]

I saw a full-sized Cinderella-type spinning wheel in an antique store last week, and thought of you.

For the spun yarn: work out a trade with somebody who is looking to work that kind of yarn. (Is it heavyweight wool/angora/cashmere? I might be in the market!) If you're very lucky, you'll find somebody with sourdough starter, who has to give away bread once a week, and you'll never buy a loaf again.

For the knitted lace shawls: any local stores sell what looks like hand-made jewelry and candles? Show them your wares, and see if you can recoup some of your expenses.

[holli.livejournal.com]

Okay, I like the sourdough idea! Sadly, I have yet to work with angora or cashmere (although I'd love to, because ooh, soft)-- mostly I have a lot of wool, as well as some alpaca and wool/mohair blend.

[theodosia.livejournal.com]

I'll volunteer to knit you up a scarf or something with the excess yarn!

[caia-comica.livejournal.com]

My grandmother attaches the lace she crochets to shirts, and sends them to my mother.

Other than that, I have no suggestions.

[meegiemoo.livejournal.com]

I would buy some - or you could set up an etsy shop?