Knitty Couture

turn to spinning!

I’ve been in a bit of stump with my knitting. The luggage bag has been on hold for several weeks as I decide what my next steps will be. The hubby’s vest… well, you saw what happened. As for the other projects, well… they’ve bored me and now I knit grudgingly.

So I said “Hello!” to my dear, little friend, the Ashford Joy. Oh, how I’ve missed you. I’ve had so little time to spin since last fall that getting back on the wheel was a bit nostalgic.

I finally finished up all the roving I had laying around and a bit more.

The first was spun with romney fiber purchased from the Illinois Green Pastures Fiber Cooperative. A great introductory fiber for spinning. These are my first attempts at wheel spinning and plying.

The second is Louet’s Northern Lights Dyed Fibers, in color marmalade. Because I wanted the color transitions from the fiber to continue into the yarn, I used the 3-ply Navajo plying technique. This technique is actually a lot of fun to do and when knitted up, looks fantastic!

The third is a small sample of hand-dyed merino Cathy had sent me from her farm and company, Stonebarn Fibers. Touching this stuff is like touching clouds. I’ve never actually touched clouds, but if I did……

Recently, we received a shipment of Schacht Ladybug Spinning Wheels. These wheels are SO adorable. Very easy to use. This wheel has a lazy kate attached (optional) which conveniently holds the extra bobbins and makes plying a breeze.

This little ladybug was placed there to make this particular Ladybug Wheel unique. No other Ladybug Wheel has a ladybug placed in the same location so you know yours is truly one of a kind!