Through an unforeseen scheduling conflict, I went to the Taos Wool Festival last week without my family. Luckily for me, a friend came along instead. We had a great time!
I taught two classes, which were pleasant as usual. Five people joined me for “Color Knitting Techniques.” “Crocheted Oak and Maple Leaves” was smaller, but just as good.
We spent Saturday morning at the market, where colors, textures, and eccentric clothing surrounded us. This wall of yarn was the first thing we saw of the market, and we had to take pictures. I’m glad we did, because the vendor later closed the tent flap against impending rain. The yarn is very thick with curly locks of mohair (?) spun into it–“fiber-spun” if memory serves–and it is meant for embellishment.
I bought some Navajo-churro rug wool from Liesel Orend, who is a fabulous colorist and weaver. The yarn is for a rug I plan to knit for next year’s Home Accessories contest.
And speaking of the contest, my Pansy Poncho won a red ribbon (second place) in the “Capes, Ponchos, and Ruanas” division of the Garment contest. Yippee!