So I haven't done much of anything lately as far as knitting goes. I did manage to work with the drop spindle while camping this weekend. I spun some lilac colored merino wool. Was working really consistently as far as tension a size. Only problem was no shade and was on the shore of the lake and got way to hot to continue. Had to just get in the water and cool off.
Have rented a book from the Livingston library on Navajo weaving. It is a basic manual on how to build your own loom and basic weaving instructions and definitions. I am excited to give it a try. I thought for my fortieth year I would build the loom and try a tapestry. I would love to dive in and make a huge beautiful rug, but hey, lets get real here. I need to learn how to weave first. And of course I am on my own in teaching that to myself. Wish me luck. I also have to figure out the camera and putting pictures here and on raverly. I hope to chronicle my endeavor. My hope is that I will experience the oneness with the loom and have inspiration for my first project come out of that. But making a rug would be the best.
