Wednesday, September 12, 2012

A New Baby & Knitting


Yesterday my parents welcomed a new addition to their alpaca herd. A little girl.  I took these pictures just minutes after she was born.


The new baby with her Aunt Lilly.


My sister is due on Thursday. She helps out with all the births on the farm so we were all glad she was around to help out. 


In knitting news I am still working on my Ashby Shawl.  I am using Tess Yarn. It is 100% alpaca and hand dyed by Tess in Maine.  It is going to be a huge warm wrap that I can't wait to wear.  I am trying my best to get it done before my parents get all their yarn back from the fiber mill from their alpacas.  I know once the yarn gets here I won't be able to wait to get my hands on it to start knitting.


11 comments:

Victoria said...

How exciting to have so many new additions to the family! I love the steel blue of your shawl!

TexWisGirl said...

your sis is working right up until the last minute. :)

Deanna said...

AAAAAHHHHH....they are just so precious...thanks for sharing this brand new life with us.

Hannah said...

Awww how lovely!
I found a project for my alpaca/silk yarn and I'm enjoying it so much.

Anke said...

The baby alpaca is just the cutest little thing! Your shawl is going to be gorgeous, it's a lovely pattern.

Brian King said...

What a cute little thing! She's adorable!

Lisa @ Two Bears Farm said...

What a sweet baby! Love the pics.

carol l mckenna said...

What an adorable baby ~ Wow! ~ Love your knitting ~ and having alpaca yarn from your family will be great ~ enjoy ^_^ ~ (A Creative Harbor)

Pat said...

What a cute baby!

Nancy said...

Love the first photo -- she seems to be warming herself in the sun. And such a lovely shawl -- you are so talented. :)

Greer said...

That baby alpaca might just be the cutest thing I've ever seen! Your shawl is gorgeous too x