It’s still dipping into the 30s and 40 here in Kansas so I am taking advantage of all the blanket snuggles. I’m up to adding day 6 of my 2020 advent.
The fire is toasting my toes (and all the toys my children refuse to pick up). It’s interesting to have two blues next to each other but I am holding to the order of minis that the dyer intended.
Can I finish this square this week? Happy Knitting!!
The PV Rambouillet singles are ready for plying. I managed to get the last two ounces of fiber on the bobbin fairly quickly. They look fairly even and I’m hoping for a pretty decent amount of a 2-ply.
This fiber is marling up beautifully. There are places where the colors line up and places where opposites are matching. This should make a wonderful variegated yarn in the end.
Happy Spinning!!
My tiny projects had a tiny resurgence this week. I think this color number six of the 2020 advent calendar from Chromatic yarns.
I got a little giggle out when I noticed these are very much on color theme with my spinning this week. Everything is blue and gold this week, lol!
I just need to crank out the second tiny sock and I can move on day number 8! Happy Knitting!!
Started some new spinning this weekend. This is 4 ounces of 100% Rambouillet in the colors of my high school. My dad picked this out as part of my Christmas present and he happened to teach at that school for 40 years so I’m not surprised he gravitated to this color.
I split the braid in half and then striped each half into skinny sections. The first 2 ounces is already on the bobbin and I have the other 2 balled up. This is not spinning as thin as the Targhee did but that’s okay. I’m content to just go with the flow on this spin!
Happy Spinning!!
My Aqua Targhee 2-ply is DONE and absolutely gorgeous!
I ended up with 114 gram skein that resulted in most 12-13 wraps per inch. So this is most definitely a sport weight yarn. I didn’t get an exact yardage as my counter had trouble latching on to this yarn. But I am going to guess around 185-200 yards?
This skein is going to join my Sweet Mulch Polworth skein as a retirement gift for my crafty coworker. I just need to find the perfect card to go with!
Happy Spinning!!
It’s been a couple of days and my Targhee singles are ready for plying!
My singles are getting smaller so this actually took a couple hours to ply. But I was really pleased with the process and the resulting yarn. Some spots are REALLY close to fingering weight but I suspect that overall this yarn will be a sport weight.
Next up, I need to dunk this skein into a bath and get it thwacked and dried. I should have about a 100 gram skein when all said and done. I’m interested to see if this plumps any.
Happy Spinning!!
This past weekend held the KnitGirllls monthly Patreon zoom. My family had just come home from a 4 hour circus that had everyone over loaded from the spectacle of it all. The rest of the family opted for a movie where I opted for wine, cheese and knitting.
I’m making ever so slow progress on my Chromatic Yarns ZigZag Blanket. I think I have added at least five more garter ridges since last I showed you. I had a lovely 2 hours of self care time before diving into dinner and bathtimes.
What’s your favorite self care?
My primary focus this past weekend was the Targhee spinning project. I am SOO close to finishing the singles on this one. The weather has turned back cold for this week so it’s back to fire spinning.
Only one more ounce and I can tee up for plying! My mojo has been ALL spinning lately and I’m not going to complain as its turning out some beautiful handspun. I should really start knitting with some of it, lol!
Happy Spinning!!
We are getting peaks of warmer days here in Kansas. It was about 60 degrees so the whole family got outside to play. The kids played soccer and I peddled on some new Targhee Singles.
This fiber is a gorgeous aqua colorway. The targhee is not as soft as the polworth I just finished. Again I’m going with my default spin of short forward draw and two plies.
With some concerted effort on drafting, I am achieving some very thin singles. This could end up being a lighter weight yarn. Which is very exciting to see I am going more control of my technique.
Happy Spinning!!
I officially adore Polworth. This fiber was a dream to spin and literally FLEW off my wheel. I finished all four ounces of the fiber in an evening and then managed to rest and ply the singles last night.
I gave the skein a wash and put out to dry near the fire last night. It was sooooo floofy this morning when I checked it. The fiber really plumped up in the bath to make a nice full worsted. I mean I probably lost some yardage to this but its so smooshy that I don’t mind.
This turned out to be just under 160 yards in length and weighs about 113 grams. It was pretty consistent at 9 wraps per inch throughout. I can’t wait to get this labeled up and delivered to my coworker at her March retirement party!
Happy Spinning!!
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