Keeping Busy

Arachne Yarns and More is gearing up for the first two classes of the year! There are two new knitting classes starting on January 17. Knitting 101 is for beginners. We will focus on casting on, knitting, purling, and binding off. The Fair Isle Knitting class is for the more experienced knitters. I finally finished the pattern, charts and hand outs for the Fair Isle class. We will be making a really pretty cowl. The pattern will be posted after the class is completed. All the supplies are here and waiting.

There are some exciting events coming up. First, on Wed, the 14 there is a breakfast scheduled at the Inadvertent Cafe in Clinton, MN. It is a gathering of fiber people, producers, processers, and artists in Big Stone County. Sort of a farm to market group. It will be wonderful to meet with all these people in one place. There is a wealth of product and knowledge here and it is finally coming together! I am so excited to be part of it.

There is a Roc Day celebration tomorrow, Jan. 10, in Groton, SD. It will be fun to see all the things people are working on. I love to check out the different types of wheels nd spinning techniques. I come away from this type of event totally recharged and full of new ideas! Roads are not nice, but I am going anyway! I think it is really important to keep in touch with people involved in the same craft. It helps keep the creative juices flowing.

Roc Day is an old tradition. Roc Day, or  Distaff Day, is actually January 7. It is the day after the feast of the Epiphany when the men and women returned to work. It is named after the rock or distaff used by the women in there spinning.

 

Meanwhile, here, the weather is typical January. Temps are often below zero. Wind chills are in the 20-30 below, and the snow is either falling or blowing. The highways are treacherous. I am thankful that I have a warm house, a warm dog, a spinning wheel and a house full of roving! I will never be idle or bored! Better still, when the spring thaw comes, I will have a whole bunch of beautiful yarn to play with! There is always a silver lining...you just need to find it. Hope you find yours!