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a little spinning
Posted on | November 12, 2008 | 15 Comments
One of the things I learned at SOAR is that it’s okay, and often advisable, to step out of your comfort zone. I’ve seen Crosspatch Creations batts online, but never in person, and since they had a blend specially made for SOAR, I had to get one.
It’s a crazy conglomeration of colors.
They provide instructions on how to spin the batt to make the most of the colors and bits of fluff that are the signature of their fiber. They also have a very interesting smell.
First bobbin of singles,
and plied yarn. I haven’t set the twist yet – I am the world’s worst about letting skeins of yarn accumulate and then setting the twist in a dozen skeins at the same time. When they’re in danger of falling off the little table I pile them on, then I set the twist. So even though I’m calling this “finished,” it really isn’t.
I like it. It’s not a color combination that I’d normally choose, but I think it’ll be pretty knit up and I’m really curious to see how the little blobs of silk play out. I kinda wish I’d bought the other SOAR colorway!
I also spun some superwash merino I dyed back in July.
I definitely like the way it came out. Wish I’d written down exactly what colors I used! Guess that’s why I’m not a professional. :o)
And I have finished {drum roll please} my Lady Eleanor! It needs a good wash and blocking and then the fringe because, while I am not a fringe person normally, I think the fringe is required for a Lady Eleanor. Pictures soon!
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November 12th, 2008 @ 9:57 am
That batt looks like it was so much fun to spin. It will make a very fun and lovely somethingorother, too!
November 12th, 2008 @ 10:14 am
OMG. Am I really here before Carrie this morning? I hope she’s not in labor or something….
Skeins look great! And I can’t wait to see Lady E in all her glory (and you’re right – I think the fringe is key).
November 12th, 2008 @ 10:22 am
Wow! That batt yarn looks fantastic :-) I am also totally not a clowny/slubby batt person, but that yarn looks lovely :-)
November 12th, 2008 @ 10:33 am
Both of those turned out really pretty. I have a hard time with slubs…I guess it’s the resulting bumps in the yarn. Drives me a little crazy trying to leave them alone. lol
Can’t wait to see the Lady Eleanor!
November 12th, 2008 @ 10:36 am
No, I’m not in labor, I was in transit. Sheesh.
Lovely spinning. I met the Crosspatch ladies at the county fair in Montana a year ago. She was the owner of the prettiest silver fleece ever – the one that set me on my “must have silver fleece” quest.
November 12th, 2008 @ 10:42 am
Looking good! I have one of those crosspatch batts in my stash and should dig it out!
November 12th, 2008 @ 10:43 am
LOVE the SOAR batt and resulting yarn!
November 12th, 2008 @ 10:53 am
Your yarn looks fab! What are your planning to knit from it? I may use the skein I spun as accent in a woven shawl.
November 12th, 2008 @ 11:44 am
I’d love to have a sweater out of the superwash merino you dyed yourself! Beautiful!!! Can’t wait to see your Lady E!
November 12th, 2008 @ 9:10 pm
The crosspatch yarn is gorgeous – and it looks like it was fun to spin!
November 13th, 2008 @ 2:21 pm
Beautiful!
P.S. I love all your photos in the previous few posts – gorgeous :)
November 13th, 2008 @ 5:58 pm
That is the second Crosspatch batt I have seen on blogs today, I think. Must be a nest of ‘em somewhere…
November 13th, 2008 @ 7:47 pm
Your yarn is so full of color and texture! Love it!
And Lady Eleanor complete!! I’ll bet those photos will be gorgeous…
November 14th, 2008 @ 6:34 am
oohhh soo pretty! I’m drooling over your spinning. :)
November 15th, 2008 @ 4:48 pm
You did a really nice job with the SOAR batts. I was guilty of not enough vision, and didn’t buy any. I’m with you on the group finishing.