Nonapus
Rather than the standard eight legs, DD#1's new sea critter has nine. Therefore, we have named him Nonapus. He seems to have an insatiable appetite for handspun yarn.
DD#1 designed this little softie herself. I helped a bit with the pattern making. She did all of the sewing.
I finished spinning and plying my Pigeon Roof Studio's "Drift" roving. I love this colorway!! I was hoping to make socks out of the resulting yarn, but it is a little too heavy. I'm making a small project bag instead.
I'm working on getting my spinning a bit finer. My new Spindlewood is really helping. I've also taught myself how to draft properly as I spin and that is making a huge difference. The yarn I am spinning for my shawl for the Spun Stitches KAL is coming along nicely. Perhaps I'll have something to show in the next few days.
I don't know if you've ever seen the cartoon TV series "Home Movies," but there is one episode with a song about a seven-legged sea monster named "Septapus." Now I am totally singing it, but with "Nonapus" lyrics instead, lol. Sorry, totally random!
That is some swank-looking yarn you spun up.
Posted by: lobstah | May 21, 2007 at 09:12 PM
Your spinning looks lovely. Love the color.
Posted by: Diana | May 21, 2007 at 09:35 PM
Such pretty handspun.
Posted by: Carole | May 21, 2007 at 10:13 PM
What a great Nonapus! I would totally be trying to steal that handspun yarn too!
Posted by: tiennie | May 22, 2007 at 01:05 AM
What a cute nonapus! Triad symmetry--I'm sure the octopi and squid (decapods) of the world are envious.
Lovely colors in your yarn.
Posted by: Brenda | May 22, 2007 at 01:18 AM
Oh my! Someone surely has talent. I tried sewing a skirt once, and I ended up sewing the hem to the elastic waist band.( Maybe unconsciously I like showing off my knees) I'm really impressed though, it's very well done and the design is so cute!
The hand spun is looking beautiful. I'm excited to see what you did for spun stitches. :D
Posted by: Teresa | May 22, 2007 at 09:22 AM
Nonapus is adorable! And your handspun is looking fantastic!
Posted by: Kristi aka Fiber Fool | May 22, 2007 at 09:52 AM
What beautiful yarn! I love the colors. Nonapus is fabulous!
Posted by: Heather | May 22, 2007 at 11:51 AM
What a cute softie! I love the colorway of the yarn you spun, it's beautiful, and it will make a beautiful bag!
Posted by: nova | May 22, 2007 at 02:21 PM
Nonapus is so cute. And your yarn is lovely. You guys sure are one talented family. I don't think there is anything you guys can't do!!
Posted by: Karen | May 22, 2007 at 03:41 PM
Well now, this yarn looks very professional to me. There is thick yarn out there, and as long as it's even, it's wonderful. The colorway is so lovely! I can't believe you are spinning the yarn for your shawl on a spindle. I'm NO good at this. Go have a look at my blog, if you want to have something to laugh at. Sigh. I hope I'll get finer yarn in my lifetime! ;o)
Posted by: Monika | May 22, 2007 at 04:27 PM
It looks fantastic! Drift is one of my own favourite colourways.
Posted by: Krista McCurdy | May 22, 2007 at 04:40 PM
Love the nonapus!I like things to have odd numbers.I think they are most aesthetically pleasing.(wow!that's a big word.I hope I used in correctly!LOL!)
Love the handspun too.
Posted by: LaVerna | May 22, 2007 at 08:34 PM
Nonapus might be one of the most adorable hand made pals ever...you should get him together with Carrie's (Every Word's a Purl) Sludgie the Whale!!
Posted by: Heather | May 22, 2007 at 10:21 PM
What a fantastic creature! I've always wanted to learn to sew properly. Here's another reason why.
Posted by: 5elementknitr | May 23, 2007 at 10:29 AM
She did such a great job!!
I admire the way you are as a mother. You seem to really spark the creative and intelligent sides of your children. I only hope I can do that when I become a mother. You really inspire me.
Posted by: Mandy | May 23, 2007 at 10:34 AM
That is the most gorgous yarn!! Falling over those colors- off to go bookmark vendor...
Posted by: Jennifer | May 23, 2007 at 11:27 AM
Wow, nonapus is SO cool! I love the handspun too, it looks so light & lofty.
Posted by: aija | May 23, 2007 at 03:36 PM
I love the yarn! And nonapus's 9th leg. Heehee.
Posted by: Cookie | May 23, 2007 at 08:58 PM
that is some sea creature. he's got a loverly underbelly!
and the yarn has a really great texture to it. i love how the yellow and orange peek out at you! i can think of several things to use it for. great job Kirsten!
:)
Posted by: traci | May 24, 2007 at 12:10 AM
What a cute nonapus and lovely yarn!
Posted by: Asaknitter | May 24, 2007 at 08:13 PM
VERY Cute nonapus! DD#1 should be very proud!
Great job on the spinning!
Posted by: leslie | May 25, 2007 at 09:38 AM
That yarn's fab! :) I'm in awe of all the clever people who spin their own.
Looks as though you have quite the talented daughter too!
Posted by: Put a Sock in it | May 25, 2007 at 08:56 PM
So cute!!
Posted by: Schrodinger | May 26, 2007 at 02:57 PM
How about that daughter of yours being so talented? What an impressive softie she created!
That yarn you've spun is really lovely - can't wait to see the little bag! And as always, your photographs are stunning.
Posted by: Dr. B. | May 29, 2007 at 11:34 AM