Despite the chaos surrounding me (boxes, clutter, mess) there still is one little quiet space. One little place where I can go to tune it all out and take a few moments to relax, create, and focus.

My spinning corner.

While I can still see all the chaos from the chair behind my wheel, it is so easy to ignore it all as the fiber travels through my fingers and the steady treadling works to calm my breaths.

Right now I’m working on spinning up a gorgeous brown fleece, gifted to me by a family friend. So far about 350 yards have been spun and plied, bulky weight.

It is light and lofty, the most gorgeous chocolate brown. While not next-to-the-skin soft, it is soft enough for me. Only 350 yards done, a fraction of what I have to spin, but I’m already dreaming about what it might eventually become.

Some strong contenders,

The Hemlock Ring Blanket, a stunning and beautiful design by Brooklyn Tweed. (Photo is his)

In a close second,

The Shalom Cardigan, by Involving the Senses. (Photo is hers) I first saw this lovely little cardi in a post by Soulemama and I’ve wanted my own ever since. It is simple and beautiful. I’d keep it short sleeve, I love the look with a long-sleeve layer underneath and I think it would be the perfect thing to layer over my already-expanding tummy. I’d be the perfect thing to throw on in our new we-have-to-pay-for-heat apartment, wool is going to be a necessity! But, if I want it for this year, for this pregnant season, I’d better get those needles clicking, and fast!