The Lion Roars

I'm making quick progress on the Leo Vest! At the end of every round I think, just one more!

Another Redbud swatch.

And I am totally in love:

Shear Spirit by Joan Tapper, photos by Gale Zucker, is a marvelous book--the author and photographer travelled around the country to 10 different fiber farms. Their interviews with the ranchers are realistic about the economic and physical demands of their farms (so I won't be selling up and buying that place in the country anytime soon) but filled with the joy the farmers have in the lives they've created. A wide variety of fiber-producing animals are represented: sheep of many kinds, of course, but also camels, goats, alpacas, llamas. I really enjoy books like these, filled with biographies of the people who share my passions: Knitting in America by Melanie Falick, Handpaint Country by Cheryl Potter and Alexis Xenakis, Sweaters from New England Sheep Farms by Candice Eisner Strick are some other favorites. And the photos--if you melt reading Wildfibers, you will love this book.  

Comments

[Nancy J]

The vest is terrific! I dare not look at that wonderful book or I'm just liable to go buy more tposts and fencing....

[KarenJoSeattle]

The Lion did look good tonight, Janine. So did you and so did the book.

[Thalia]

The swatch looks lovely - love those colors together! And thanks for the book review - another one to add to my wish list!

[gale (she shoots sheep shots)]

Thanks! It is thrilling to hear what people think, especially when they see your book the way you hoped they would. And may I say, excellent choice of inside spread to share (bu tthen, I am biased... !

[TMK]

Janine: The lion sweater is really starting to look cool. I love the way that (shadow?) style of knitting looks.

[Yvonne]

Thanks for sharing your redbud swatching process! I have a vague Fair Isle vest design on my brain and seeing how you approach colorwork will be a huge help. Worshipfully Yours!