spinny spin spin

A spinning update, since it’s been awhile.

The skeins on the left are merino, in the middle are tussah silk, and on the right, a successful singles yarn.

Silk skeins ready to dye – I think I might do some handpainting with these ones, rather than my usual crockpot.

This one’s a merino singles yarn, which always seems to kick my butt! This actually turned out quite well, though. I think I might weave with it.

And…I finished this lovely skein yesterday:

I had one ounce of Treenway Silks hand-dyed tussah in uh…I think it was “booth bay bop”, or something like that. I spun it up end to end, just predrafting a touch to open out the fibres (it spun up like a dream!) and then did a single of natural tussah, and plied them together. The yarn is super shiny, and the colour progressions on the one ply are pretty subtle. I love it!

I’ve listed a bunch of new skeins on Etsy, and the skeins that were on sale will remain that way. There’s more to come, so check it out!


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7 responses to “spinny spin spin”

  1. Wendy Avatar

    Lovely spinning! The last one is especially gorgeous. I hope you are feeling better.

  2. Tania A Avatar

    Oh, wow! So beautiful, all of it!

    *adds more $ to hubby’s wheel savings fund*

  3. dennymcmillan Avatar

    hope your feeling better, nice yarn. I’m going up to the lake for a week or 2. smell ya later. luv denny xooxox

  4. wavybrains Avatar

    They all look yummy. I am particularly in love with the silk. :) Keep up the good work.

  5. Gina Avatar

    Gorgeous! I hope you are feeling better.

  6. Julia Avatar

    Wonderful spinning! Isn’t it fun?

  7. Kelly Avatar

    These are just beautiful – especially the merino singles. I can’t wait to see what you weave with it…

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