See, this is why I am learning how to spin! Is this stuff not gorgeous or what? And in person it is so much nicer. It has a little bit of sparkle, just a little, and it is textured but … Continue reading
May 30, 2013
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May 27, 2013
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Alpaca Roving Score
I have picked up the spindle again this summer, something I’ve been wanting to do for awhile now but just didn’t find the time. For some added incentive, I also acquired some super soft alpaca roving at my LYS. I … Continue reading
March 22, 2013
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Spindle Home in My Thirty-One Tote!
I finally have a home for my spinning supplies! Since adding spinning with a spindle to my long list of crafting endeavors, my roving, spindle, and various other tools have not really had a “home,” other than a cheesy card … Continue reading
March 12, 2013
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An Almost “Real” Skein of Yarn!
It is not perfect by any means, but I’m so proud of it, my actual first practically “real” skein of yarn made by me and my little spindle! I used Wool of the Andes roving from Knit Picks in the … Continue reading
March 9, 2013
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Organzing the Handspun
It feels strange to say this, but I now have some handspun yarn. Of course, it is pretty wonky looking. I have yet to produce a skein of yarn that I would knit or crochet with, but I’m hopeful. In … Continue reading
February 13, 2013
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Missing My Spindle & Craftsy Sale Alert
My spinning has been on hold going on about two weeks now because I’ve been sick, and I have really missed it. Before this stupid cold came on, I had been spinning in a spare bedroom because, as you can … Continue reading
January 24, 2013
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2ply on the Fly, as in 2ply Yarn
These small skeins are my first attempt at plying two single strands of yarn together, and they turned out okay. In fact, these now look like yarn I could actually use to make something with for a change. I’m still … Continue reading
January 23, 2013
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Finally! Some Colored Roving!
I told myself that I would not touch my Knit Picks roving order until after I used up all of the roving in my kit, but I finally caved the other day. I am so, so tired of gray roving! … Continue reading
January 15, 2013
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Small Skein Spinning Experiment
The last roving in my kit is 2 ounces of Jacob grey wool top. Before I let myself dive into my Knit Picks fiber (more on that later), I decided as a way to practice more and slow things down … Continue reading
January 10, 2013
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Spindle Skein Reveal
Ummm…yeah…believe it or not, this is a skein of yarn, my first. The fiber was 2 ounces of medium Coopworth, and as you can see I spun the bajebeez out of it! The colored bits of yarn hold the skein … Continue reading