12. November 2014 09:53
by Jobo
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Trying to start something new... I thought on Wednesdays I would just simply show you what I'm working on :)
On Monday, two of my lovely friends (Jo and C) came for a visit. We had lunch, knitted, spun, and chatted for the day. It was just what the doctor ordered, and VERY much appreciated too!
While they were here... C was carding some wool on handcards and inspired me to go grab mine, and some sample wool and play with it. So I carded an unknown wool sample with some of Ruttiger's Soft Combings to make some soft fluffy Rolags. I spun them up fine on my Phil Powell Jewel Russian. I can always count on the girls for inspiration and enabling!
I chain-plied the sample and got around 40 yards or so of light fingering / heavy lace yarn. The colors are really pretty... stretches of teal, blue, purple and sage. I hoped to be able to show the finished yarn today, but alas, the dyer was enthusiastic about dyeing and not rinsing. I rinsed three times last night, and the water was BLUE BLUE BLUE. I soaked overnight and it's still blue. This morning I've changed the water twice - still blue. I'm glad I don't have a whole braid, I'd have been annoyed (and blue)
When the soaking stops, and the color stops bleeding.... I have a simple little idea for this teensy skein! I'll keep you posted!