Woollen spun sampling

I have been asked to compare and obtain a commercial equivalents to the handspun (based on wpi). The only one I have which is close is Opal sock wool. The recommended needle size for this yarn is 2.5. On the assumption that socks are normally knitted tighter than other garments I am choosing to do the three swatch sizes in 2.25, 2.75 and 3.25.
Using a fine X-breed from Ringrove, handcarded and spun longdraw.

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Anonymous said…

Why not use 2.5mm?

April 3, 2011 at 7:45 AM

Spinning randomly

Randomly spinning small quantities of tops then Navaho plying them to maintain the colour separations has created a beret with circles. The pattern by Diane Mulholland is freely available on Ravelry and can be used with all types of yarns because it is based on a swatch. It was knitted in the round starting at the brim and working inwards. Approx 12 wpi.

Timetabled

6:00am Turned the heel and began work on the gusset 9:00am Sorting, sorting, sorting .... 10.30am Took a break to do some spinning and take the photos 4:30pm Can you see the difference?

Great Beanie Picnic

This lovely soft yarn from a EGMTK batt was sold at the Great Beanie Picnic held on 20th February for the exhibition of the Alice Springs Beanie Festival Travelling Show . The lady who bought it has at least one beanie in the show - she wasn't sure if she would use it for Art Beanie or for herself. either way it has gone to a good home. Most people seemed to be poking around looking for a bargain, and as any spinner knows fine blends don't come cheap! Still we had a good afternoon and I was able to demonstrate/teach a few younger people to drop spindle and showed them how to make a CD spindle of their very own.

Margaret Miller

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