Sock-a-holic

Here is a picture of the Le Printemps sock. I’m about half way down the foot on the mate. It’s been slow going this week.

And in case you missed it, I updated the shop over the weekend too. I did some serious dyeing last week and I’m thisclose to having the Sweet Sheep order done. Can you tell I had food names on the brain? Custard is more for Strawberry Shortcake’s cat than the eating kind. I was obsessed with all things Shortcake growing up.

The spinning wheel desire is getting ridiculous. I want one so bad I have been dreaming about spinning yarn. I’ve been reading just about every review I can find on wheels - which one does what, why it’s better than all the others, etc. I’m in love with the Majacraft Rose. Of course it is one of the MOST EXPENSIVE wheels on the market but from the reviews I’ve seen, you could call me Rumpelstiltskin on this baby. I like the whole double treadle that can be used as a single aspect of the Majacrafts.

The Mach 1 caught my eye too not just because it is made in the USA but it’s also different and new. It is no where near as expensive as the Rose. I really want an easy to use, dependable wheel that will spin sock yarn in either fingering or DK/sport weight.

There is a fiber festival coming at the end of May that looks like they will have wheels available to test and purchase. I think this is my best option as seeing one online and using one are two different things. I didn’t love the Louet I used in August, not that there was anything wrong with it. I just don’t think it is my right fit. I’m pretty sure I want a modern looking wheel - no fairy tale wheels for me.

I’m still trying to figure out this whole dyeing roving thing in a way that works for me. I think I’m going to keep this one for a while (in case I buy a wheel next month ). Plus I think it will be cheaper for me to dye my own while I’m figuring out how to spin.

Will someone who has a clue about wheels steer me in a good direction? Or can someone talk me out of this?