(Peachy) Pink and Green
I felt like I was just learning how to spin all over again with this. It's merino in a peachy cotton candy pink (I swear it's not that gaudy) that I purchased some time ago. In an effort to expand my spinning abilities, I decided to try spinning a thicker yarn. This is the first ounce, yielding 34 yards of worsted/bulky. I certainly have plying down pat, as this was perfectly balanced off the niddy-noddy. Consistency in spinning a skinny single is easy; however, consistency in spinning a fatter single is tricky. I figured it's a matter of doing it enough until I just *get* it, right? (I do have 7 ounces left.) Anyway, I read somewhere that knitters who favor a specific weight of yarn will spin the same. Has anyone heard of that before?
More Corriedale. (Artsy-fartsy shot courtesy of the vertical blinds and a surprisingly clear and sunny morning, instead of the grey fogginess that sweeps in from the Pacific.*) June asked in this post's comments about the other Lendrum bobbins. As you can see, June, they were full! I plied these puppies and got a total of 482 yards. I have no clue as to project for this Corriedale, as I have another 8 ounces to go. Ask me next month!
Speaking of next month. You know the big yarn event that happens once a year? The one where you get to see a lot of vendors' great yarns and fibers in one place?
I'm not going (argh!) as BF's mom is visiting from Germany.
I'm fairly laid back in different--difficult? awkward? interesting?--situations but this was one where I was momentarily stunned. BF's mom, I think you're awesome, but why, in the five years that we've been together, did you decide you wanted to fly over *that* weekend!!! I'm laughing as I write this because it's classic timing. But I'm looking forward to seeing her and introducing her to my crazy family. Good times both here and at SW06. I'll just need someone to dive into the Manos pile for me this year.
I don't know anything about spinning, but still I kind of enjoy reading about it. And I just *love* these two photos, the colours look so awesome together!
Wow. That Corriedale is just amazing. Beautiful spinning.
Awww,that sucks. I'll be up at S.W. this year for the first time....EVER! woowhoo. It's a shame you won't be there too.
The yarn looks magnifique, though.
That Corriedale is gorgeous! You're helping inspire me to find the drop spindle and start spinning again...
"Anyway, I read somewhere that knitters who favor a specific weight of yarn will spin the same."
I think people who spin long enough will eventually develop their "favorite" spinning style for sure. It would be a pity if they love to spin laceweight but prefer to knit bulky, no? :)
Your singles are looking lovely. Yes, it is just a matter of practice until you master consistent spinning of thicker yarn. Enjoy the process!
The bobbins of Corriedale look great---I love that earthy green color!
yeah, i've heard the same thing about spinning the same yarn. i'm also a naturally pretty thin spinner and the few times i managed to spin bulky i was so proud but it took quite an effort. and really, i kept thinking "ahh! i'm wasting the roving!", it just went so quickly ;)
have fun that weekend introducing your families :) mmmmmmmmmm.... MANOS! love it!!!
i forgot to mention that i love the look of that peachy yarn! good job!
I have an idea - why don't you have your own online Stitches yarn shopping experience? Hope the visit goes well. Wow, you drove all! that way last year?
Of ALL Weekends, damn. There's always next year, right? =)
Those colors are SO pretty!
That just means you need to go to MS&W this year!
I am in love with the Green Corriedale. It is absolutely amazing.
Gorgeous spinning! I love the colors and the photos!
That green Corriedale is so delicious! I hope my singles get to be as consistent as yours one day.
I love the peach! It's not gaudy at all, just bright and pretty.
That green is beautiful!
And isn't it funny how we all spin a particular weight? It definitly is the case for me - if I don't concentrate I will revert to my personal 'default setting', which is a rather thin yarn, about fingering weight. If I want to spin anything thicker I need to make a concentrated effort! And I agree, a skinny single is a lot easier to spin evenly than a thicker single - they so easily end up rather thick and thin.
Gorgeous yarn. I need to get a spindle and learn how to spin the Suffolk and angora I have waiting for me. But for now, I will have to live vicariously through everyone else's spinning unless I use most of my stash up!
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I don't know anything about spinning except that your yarn is beautiful!
When I grow up, I want to spin just like you. Beautiful!
Just stumbled across your blog and I love it! Great spinning and I totally agree that people spin naturally the weight they like the most!