Woolybuns: Assorted Blog Fodder, Including Fiber

My grass grew but only where I dumped bunny poop. It's a start. And I do have a bit more bunny poop that I can dump on the parts of the front yard where the seed didn't take hold. My plan: poop on the lawn now then use the nasty chemicals in the spring - front yard only - so the weeds can't take hold, then throw some more seed down later in the season. I'd rather not use the chemicals but what didn't grow grass this fall will grow abundant crap in the spring if I don't use the chemicals. Once grass is growing, I can revert to more organic steps.

My favorite tree didn't like the weather this year. It's a Norway maple which usually decorates the autumn sky with glorious soft peachy colors. This year the leaves said ehhhh. The leaf color is better than this photo suggests - much more yellow - still pretty, but not in its special way. That sky, though - brilliant this morning. Also showing off brilliantly out in the garden is my Japanese leaf lace bush.

On the fiberly front, I've mostly been felting lately. A bit too vigorously, if you ask my chiropractor. I didn't know my shoulder was capable of that sound, not to mention that volume. Ouch! But, I've been enjoying the felt. Mostly scarves, but I did get a basic pair of mittens made. I haven't made mittens in about a year, so I did this pair without any decoration, just to reacquaint my fingers with the process. I've made more than what's in the photo but some are still just for me. The black scarf off to the right of the photo was very easy and quick to make but much more fun in person than in this photo. It's like emerald stars twinkling in the night sky. I will be playing with that more. All of these will be for sale at an upcoming craft event.

In between felting, I've been knitting on a basic pair of socks. Mindlessly. To the point that once again, I picked up gusset stitches without bothering to turn the heel first. The yarn is Cherry Tree Hill, size two circs, 56 stitches. The colors in the photo are flat compared to the real color. That red is much more vibrant in person. Clown red. I like knitting socks for me. I have small feet.