Everyone is invited. No special sign-ups. All you do is spin some yarn in February and then knit it in March.
I decided to spin a blend of Columbia/Dorset that I've had for a while. It's combed top which I have found to be a little more challenging to spin in the past. Usually I have a harder time drafting it evenly and I have to be extra careful not to put too much twist in it.
Straight Out of the Package (left) and Pre-drafted (right)
I didn't have too many problems this time though. And since I was shooting for a bulky weight two-ply to match some other handspun in my stash, the spinning went quickly, as will the knitting.
Two-ply Bulky
I plan to use this yarn and two others to knit a pillow. No need to spin a fine yarn for something like that.
That looks great!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully spun! I'm still not sure whether to knit my funky stuff or spin something new.
ReplyDeleteTurned out nice! I agree, predrafting is helpful when something is tricky to spin :o)
ReplyDeleteSo nice! I now have a serious appreciation (even more than before!) I had my first spinning lesson last Saturday...I was terrible...but I had lot's of fun...and can't wait to go back this Saturday!
ReplyDeleteWow! I am always amazed by your work. It's so neat to see the wool and what you make out of it.
ReplyDeleteYour spinning is amazing.
ReplyDeleteI'll have to enjoy it vicariously through your photos. I can't wait to spin again, but I think to try it now with two very inquisitive and imitative tots in the house is to court disaster!
ReplyDeleteYour yarn looks creamy and dreamy like vanilla ice cream
ReplyDeleteTracy, it looks so soft. What great yarn to knit into a pillow.
ReplyDeleteI'll have to watch on with envy, being unable to spin. I took a one day class offered locally, and I was AWFUL! ;-Þ
ReplyDeleteIf I am ever in a position to be able to take multiple classes, I would love to learn. :-)
Ah ... spinning. I would love to learn how someday. In the meantime, I'm going to live vicariously through you and the other talented spinners/knitters in our knitting community.
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