Margaret Miller

Really can't remember when I finished this - quite a few weeks ago because it's been sitting around reminding me to finish it for a long time. Thinking about a pattern at the moment. The yarn is 11 or 12 wpi which is supposed to be 8 to 10 ply. There's 266m. I still think it might irritate a sensitive neck so I'm still opting for a shawl (small), but it has to be something to knit watching TV as that is the only time I can devote to it. This is it  as a pattern This is it  on Ravelry Might start knitting tonight.

Hand dyed, handspun Superfine Tasmanian merino wool(15microns!) this means it is very soft and snuggly next to the skin. A thick and thin yarn plied with the Navajo Technique to emphasise the texture. 7 wpi or approx 12 ply/bulky yarn There are two skeins for sale - so thick and soft I filled two bobbins on my Majacraft Rose Spinning Wheel. If bought separately there is enough to complement another yarn as a highlight. If bought together you could make a cowl or even a cloche. Skein 1: 90gms and 53m for $15 + pp Skein 2: 63gms and 36m for $10 + pp Of course, if you buy both then the postage will be combined. As usual contact me through email or Ravelry.

Handblended on traditional wool combs this polwarth fleece and dyed bamboo from EGMTK was a softly spun Aran/10ply yarn. It will make a beautiful snugly scarf.

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. 

The wool in these two skeins is Blue Faced Leicester - very soft with a slight lustre or sheen. After spinning the white tops I dyed the yarn in colours inspired by the Autumn Leaves which were starting to fall around me as I walked. The yarn comes in two skeins (sold together) 61gm - 68m 77 gm - 93m Total: 138 gm 161m $40 + postage The yarn measures 9wpi ~ Which approximately a worsted weight or 10 ply. This yarn has been created lovingly in a pet friendly, smoke free home, please wash carefully by hand using a recommended wool wash and dry flat in the shade. It will felt and shrink if treated roughly.

This yarn is ever so soft. I dyed the Tasmanian Merino tops then used a hackle to blend the silk into it. It was then spun into this 2 ply yarn. Details: Weight: 110gm Length: 480m WPI: 15 - approx equivalent to 4 ply/sock/fingering Cost: $45AU + postage within Australia, via direct deposit or paypal please

All these places where I have to send the photos - no time to live life these days. Progress on the socks is slow - not only cause it's fine but there have been so many meetings lately which I have to prepare for and then write up and follow up afterwards. Oh dear! Whinge whinge!