Asleep at the Wheel....

... .or my version of sleep knitting. I realize that I have created a very tight schedule for myself. But with the help of friends, it's all coming together. So why I fell asleep last night while knitting is a mystery to me. Even more puzzling is the fact that John let me sleep with the needles and half done work in my lap even more so.....

until I found out he fell asleep at his computer with work he brought home from the company as well. Two workaholics in once household does not a balanced life make.

In case anyone is wondering what I have been up to, I have taken PluckyFluff to heart and fallen in love with the translucent yarn technique. It is a bit awkward to spin but the results are tantamount to spinning a cloud.

You start with a core yarn (which thanks to Joan's donation) I have been fortunate enough to use silk as a core. It has such luster and strength that it is perfect for this task. The fleece itself is carded wensleydale, merino and camel. The goal in spinning is to actually see the core thread through the clouds.

Crochet just seemed like a better option for the finished wool. Something that would be a bit more open and airy. This is a very warm yarn, but surprisingly light.

And now back to the mess and hand. This is what I fell asleep on last night.
So, just a bit of untangling, a PST filing and a nice hot bath and sleeping in my bed. What a novel concept!