Archive for November, 2008

New Zealand Gent

Posted on Saturday, November 29th, 2008 at 6:31 am

My new wheel has been getting quite the workout! Here is my first attempt at a low twist singles yarn on the new Suzie. The fiber is Polwarth, dyed by David from Come In Spinner Etsy shop. This was actually gifted to me by David in a swap. Low twist singles, 4oz, […]

Hunk of Burning Love

Posted on Wednesday, November 26th, 2008 at 10:44 pm

The first skein of yarn hot off the new wheel! This was spun from a batt by Copper Pot Woolies on Etsy. It is a blend of merino, tussah silk, bamboo, firestar and tencel. It was a fun spin and really let me get to know my new wheel. 316 yards, […]

Tapestry Scarf and Suzie has Arrived!

Posted on Saturday, November 22nd, 2008 at 9:41 pm

Just finished off a quick knit with some Rowan Tapestry yarn I had in the stash. This is a simple, reversible, 3 row scarf pattern. I think it came out great. Used 2 skeins of yarn and I knitted it with US#10 needles. The Ravelry link to the pattern is HERE.
 
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Just a Pretty Picture

Posted on Wednesday, November 19th, 2008 at 8:37 pm

 
I thought this was a pretty picture. Silk top purchased at Rhinebeck with a Cherry 0.65 Golding spindle also purchased at Rhinebeck. This is my first time to spin silk top and I love it!

Lookie Here!

Posted on Tuesday, November 18th, 2008 at 9:22 pm

 
This is a Majacraft Suzie Pro!!! I was able to try one out at Rhinebeck - Amy from Spunky Eclectic brought hers and I loved spinning on it. I’ve ordered and it should arrive on the 20th. Got all the bells and whistles to go with it too. This is […]

New Handspun

Posted on Saturday, November 8th, 2008 at 12:08 pm

Australian merino. Ulysses colorway. Dyed by David of Come In Spinner Etsy shop. This is lovely fiber, the colors are brilliant! David is a wonderful person and just opened up his Etsy shop, go check it out! I ended up with 380 yards, 2 ply, 14 WPI from 4 oz […]