Artisan Yarns

Today has mostly been about writing an article. I did block the final pair of slippers and all three pairs are currently upside down with their anti-slip drying. There was a near disaster. Some of the tubes I have used before and clearly since then they have dried which has led to the nozzle becoming blocked. I washed out the nozzle, re-attached it and then squeezed hard. I am very glad to say that I was doing it over a sink. The nozzle suddenly shot off and there was red plasticizer everywhere! I chose another colour!

We went to Huelgoat market and had a coffee. Whilst we were sat in the bar a woman came in offering out bunches of flowers. I naturally thought that I was being sold something. However it turned out that they hadn’t been sold and she had been given them by another stall holder to offer to people. So I actually got a free bunch of flowers. They look lovely.

I have spent much of this afternoon writing an article for a crochet magazine. I had been putting it off and feeling slightly daunted. I went and met two producers at the weekend. I was then told that there would be another one at the market I was attending last night. There was and I had a great opportunity to talk to her. I have been being behaved about not buying when I am supposed to be selling. However I couldn’t resist this particular yarn last night. I am now deciding what I am going to be doing with it, which is something that I mentioned in the article. I have enjoyed the experience of writing again. I have also enjoyed meeting local artisans who produce the yarn. I hope that the article is published. If it isn’t I may try some other magazines. I am, as they say, a free agent.

I am off now to contemplate dinner. I am not entirely certain what I am going to cook. I am hoping that between here and the kitchen I may be filled with inspiration!

Until tomorrow…