Bellwether

So back in 2006 I got this absolutely glorious batt from Indigo Moon Farm (who apparently no longer exist). It’s 50% alpaca, 30% merino, and 20% silk. It’s 8 ounces of beautiful fluffy layered color.

And I have no idea what to do with it. I desperately want to spin this, but I’m [...]

Blue merino top from Ashland Bay, purchased at MDSW in 2005 if I”m remembering correctly. About 174 yards and 11 wpi, give or take. Destined to become a Baby Surprise Jacket, I believe.

Dusty rose Finn, purchased at MDSW in 2008. About 80 yards and well under 10 wpi. Probably 8-9 wpi [...]

Have I mentioned that I love my new spinning wheel? Because I do.
I’m hesitant to say that the improvement in my yarns is because of the new wheel, because I think that has more to do with pre-drafting as well as measuring my singles somewhat regularly while I’m spinning to make sure they’re about [...]

I went to the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival this past weekend with a few concrete goals in mind.
New wheel (on the left):

Just over a pound of fiber:

And jewelry:

I also stood in line for what felt like forever in order to get a tote bag and a few other tchotchkes.
MDSW is a lot of fun, [...]

When we last saw the green yarn, it was freshly plyed and off the niddy noddy and was a righteously kinky mess. After I took that picture, I ran a hot bath with some wool wash and dunked the yarn and vigorously stirred it up. After letting it sit in the water for [...]