Feeling Productive
I finally finished spindling the merino top from The Arts at Eagle's Find, in the Leaves and Stones colourway, that I started way back in December.
Plying seemed to take forever, but I did it in stages and that seemed to help. I tried a different way of wrapping the yarn around my plying spindle. I kept more weight on the bottom, and more open space at the top for twirling, and that seemed to make it easier. Not faster, just easier.
While spinning it, I tried to concentrate on keeping it even. Once my fingers got used to the merino, it just kind of flowed. I put a bit less twist into the singles and bit more into the plying, and I like the result -- it's much softer and bouncier.
Even though it's mostly shades of browns, it was a lot of fun to watch the colours slowly meld into each other. I'll be watching for more semi monochromatics.
End result: about 600 yards, 24 wpi - laceweight!
I was hoping for enough for a shawl, but I don't think it's quite there. Maybe a large-ish scarf? Haven't quite decided.
I also finished another Kaleidoscope.
This is Silk Garden No. 217. Again, no knots in either skein.
What a fun colourway -- me likes it lots.
29 people had something to say:
Me likes both the yarn and the Kaleidoscope too! Lovely colorways on both of them!
Dave, your spinning is so beautiful! Beautiful beautiful beautiful. I love it.
Where do you get the patience for spinning such an amount on a spindle? There are several small shawls out there which use even less yds than you have here.
I like the strong colores of your new Kaleidoscope! I saw some finished blankets today. They look great! :o)
Beautiful yarn!
Although I enjoy spinning with my spindle I still prefer to *ply* on my wheel. It seems to take a terribly long time even with a wheel.
what gorgeous yarn!
I love the textures of the yarn you spun, the subtle changes in the brown mesmerize me. This would make an incredible scarf/wrap. Wow! Dave great job!!
Gorgeous spindling - and beautiful scarf!
I love that laceweight! I am in awe that you did that on a drop spindle! Great job!
I love the yarn you spun. Gorgeous!
omg. that yarn is AMAZING!!!!!!
I'm so impressed that you can spin such beautiful yarn on a spindle -- and laceweight, no less! I think 600 yards should be plenty for a medium sized shawl.
Your spinning is quite beautiful!
The scarf just takes your breath away, and reminds everyone why we knit with Noro. Beautiful spinning as well.
I do believe this is my first post here, hellooo!
wow! go you on spinning laceweight. it's magnificent!
I think you've found a new addiction. Gorgeous yarn. Gorgeous knitting.
so impressive!! laceweight on a spindle!
i think you'll have plenty for a shawl; you may want to do a simple triangle (like adamas?) so that you can knit without fear and bind off when you run out.
gorgeous knitting too!
You did that on a drop spindle? Amazing and gorgeous and plenty for a moderately sized shawl.
Wow! I love the colors of the yarn. I have always wanted to try the spindle thing. I think I am going to order one and see how I do now.
Lovely spinning and knitting.
Beautiful yarn! Makes me want to go do some spinning...
dave, your yarn is gorgeous! I love it!
beth (big geek)
Beautiful yarn!!
That's some serious laceweight! So even! Love it. And you and your scarves. Either you're a wuss when it comes to the cold or your friends are forever grateful for your addiction to noro. =P
wow!! gorgeous handspun work! Thanks for the plying tip, I may need to try that. :)
Nicely done yarn, and with a spindle, and all that yardage. I hide in shame and attemt to emulate.
your spinning keeps getting better and better. you're becoming the spindle -master-. :)
The laceweight is absolutely gorgeous Dave. You did a brilliant job. Well done. Love those colours. Your kaleidoscope is gorgeous too. It makes quite a statement!
Both are gorgeous!
Love the yarn .. especially the browns. Gorgeous!
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