I'm certifiable
Thus far I've spun about 40 yards of two ply that varies between fingering and worsted weight from the icelandic roving that came with my drop spindle. And here I am trying to spin for a shawl . . . I must be nuts.
Hardware - basic drop spindle bought at MDSW
Software - 4 oz. of black alpaca silk blend
Pattern - not sure yet
Progress so far??
At least it's kinda even. I think plied up it will vary between lace and fingering weight. Actually, I've probably spun almost double that amount now. I'm taking my sweet time. Since the silk is white, I was thinking about dyeing the finished yarn a deep blue or wine. I'm also contemplating some of these beads. Perhaps something triangular with beads spaced along the bottom edge, or maybe a rectangle with beaded borders on the short ends. Just not sure yet. Wish me luck!
5 comments:
Wow, the yarn is looking really nice. I think it'll look great as a shawl. The beads are beautiful, I think the iridescence of the beads will suit the silk and dark yarn quite nicely. It's going to be a beautiful piece.
Wow, this is looking good and I like your idea of overdyeing it. Can't wait to see more!
That is going to be so pretty! Good work!
It looks to me like you are a natural!
I love the idea of the beads around the edge. I'm looking forward to watching your progress.
That looks fabulous. Kudos to you, as I could never get the hang of alpaca on a spindle and thought I hated spinning it until I got a wheel.
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