It's Here!

I picked up the wheel this morning at the post office. What a tiny little box it came in! I don't know what I was expecting, but not anything this little! For some reason, it didn't dawn on me that the wheel was coming as a kit and we'd have to assemble it. I can't think of a better way to get to know a wheel than by putting it together!! We're going to need to sand the wood and stain and seal it. I'm leaning towards a walnut stain rather than natural. The Lendrums, Schacht, and Louet are all natural color, and I want something a little different in the Kiwi. Dave at Merlin Tree suggested sanding the wheel itself a little to give it a woodgrain appearance. It is MDF.

I cast on for a new hat last night. I'm using some Plymouth Encore in a royal blue and black combination. I bought this yarn for another project (socks) but they were turning out too gigantic and stiff. I really love the yarn colors. I would post a picture, but the camera has gone missing. It has to be here somewhere.

I did a bit more Christmas shopping today. The spirit is slowly seeping in, but not overwhelming. I even lugged the gift wrap out of the hall closet and wrapped the gifts for my employees. Those have to be mailed, so I had no choice but to get the wrapping going. We are seeing husband's family on Saturday, so someone better get wrapping those gifts!!

If you have a few minutes, you really need to go visit Lissa. She has a new blog, and I understand she's a bit addicted to comments left in her blog! Go say howdy to her.