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Handspun from finish to start

Think Spring from Spunky Eclectic, handspun by ME! 425 yards of two-ply/18 wpi I managed over 850 yards of singles from the four ounces of fiber; that’s the finest yarn I’ve ever spun. There is certainly a lot of room for improvement (I know where the goofs are, of course) but I’m exceeding pleased with [...]

Posted 12 March 2008 † Alarming Female § ‡ Comments (5) °

Evolution of My Handspun

From left to right: Spinderella’s Thrums in Peaches and Berries, my first bobbin ever. Spinderella’s Thrums in Enchanted Forest, my second bobbin ever. Spunky Eclectic’s Ravelry BFL, an evolutionary throwback (I blame Chris) Spunky Eclectic’s Dogwood BFL, spun, plied, and then cabled. Spunky Eclectic’s Goblin Eyes, my first “good” yarn Spunky Eclectic’s Pie for Everyone, [...]

Posted 02 March 2008 † Alarming Female § ‡ Comments (5) °

Pie for everyone!

My treat. Pie For Everyone was the Spunky Club offering for November 2007. This Falkland wool roving was a lovely mix of pinks and corals with brown and blue. It wasn’t as easy to spin as the Goblin Eyes (which was Romney) so it’s a little more uneven but it’s well balanced and I really [...]

Posted 27 February 2008 † Alarming Female § ‡ Comments (5) °

Starting to get the hang of this spinning thing

So this is Goblin Eyes from Spunky Eclectic, October’s offering from the Spunky Club. Here’s how it looked as roving– I think it’s quite lovely. Which is why I really didn’t want to screw it up, and why I’m especially pleased I learned something important before I plied it. Here’s what I learned: If one [...]

Posted 24 February 2008 † Alarming Female § Photography ‡ Comments (12) °