Tag Archives: Spinning

Spunky Wishlist

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I’m starting my Spunky wishlist so that I can keep track of what colorways I want to play with. Pretty much all of them really, but the ones that really catch my attention will be documented here so I won’t forget.

  • Aspen
  • Estuary (BFL)
  • Riverwalk
  • Castaway
  • Dinosaur
  • Harvest
  • Walkabout
  • Neopolitan
  • Forecast
  • Nova Scotia
  • Brain Freeze
  • Lichen (BFL)
  • Route 66
  • Winnepeg
  • Toronto

I’ve already purchased BFL in Thin Ice, Shetland in Sangria and Corriedale in the color of the month, Joshua Tree, which I’ve always been fond of. Plus I’m currently spinning Galaxy BFL in Earth.

Spinning Anniversary

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Last year in April, I learned to spin on a CD spindle. Shortly thereafter, I bought two new spindles (much lighter and the spinning fever began). A month later, I was gifted with a Mahogany Kromski Prelude by my wonderful husband as a Mother’s Day present. It’s been a year of learning and finally I feel I can say I really am a spinner. It’s been one year since I started spinning and one year since I received my wheel.

I’m celebrating my spinning anniversary by adding a few accessories to my wheel. I ordered a WooLee Winder and extra bobbins today for it. :) I’ve been reading so many raves for the WW and when I’m spinning I get so into the process that I forget to stop and move the yarn from hook to hook. Also, when spinning fine yarns, no matter how often I change hooks, the yarn still doesn’t wind on evenly because of the spacing of the hooks. Sure, I could add more hooks, but then I’m still having to stop. I’m looking forward to learning to use my WW so I can really get into my spinning and not have to worry about losing my rhythm because I’m constantly changing hooks.

Hopefully it won’t take too long for my new toy to arrive. I guess in the meantime I definitely need to finish the yarn I’m working on, so that I’m ready to play when it gets here.

Ravelympics

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I’m gearing up for the Ravelympics. I will be competing in 4 events, but only actually doing 2 things. Ha! I’m going to be knitting Evangeline (fingerless mitts) for the Mitten Medley, Cable Steeplechase and Hand-dyed Hurdles. The yarn I’m using was hand-dyed (well, over-dyed) in a gorgeous semi-solid red. I really can’t wait to start working on them. I’m so excited to see how the yarn knits up and I’ve wanted to make these mitts for a while now.

I’m also competing in the Handspun Heptathalon, and will be spinning and plying 3.5 oz of royal blue Corriedale. with the 0.5oz I’ve already spun. I’ve gotten back into my spinning and having a blast. I’m hoping to get a nice 2-ply laceweight yarn out of it, but if it ends up fingering weight, I don’t mind.

In the meantime, I’ve started working on sleeve #2 for my Minimalist Cardigan. I’m almost 1/2 way done and hoping to get that finished very soon so I can finally seam this up and be able to wear it, even though it’s too hot still.

The Quinn Cabled Bag is finished. I really like it, but do have one slight issue. I think I braided my strap too tightly because now it twists on itself, but it’s pretty sturdy. I want to eventually line it and put a snap or some other type of closure on it,  because it hangs open.

Quinn Cabled Bag

More Fiber/ Making Socks

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I recently purchased more fiber. Yeah. I know. I have enough already to keep me busy spinning for months. But I couldn’t help it. I bought the same stuff as before (BFL from Sakina Needles in Woodstock), so I could spin it up and have more yarn available for the campfire socks. That way I can make socks that come up higher than just my ankles. I’m plugging away at the socks and although I don’t have photos yet, I’m make decent progress on the foot. So far they look okay although I think they will be a bit loose. I probably should have gone down to a size 3 needle, instead of going up to a size 5. I will post a photo as soon as I can.

I’m having computer issues. My battery is bad and I’m taking my laptop to the Apple store this weekend, in hopes of getting a replacement.