Saturday, April 22, 2017

A Rough Start

 I've got a bobbin of singles fresh off the wheel.



It was spun from this fiber that I washed and dyed myself but I can't remember what it was or when I did it. It looks like egg dye to me so that might be a clue.




 I had a horrific time getting the plying going. It's a 3 ply chain deal and nothing went right. It was all so wrong I just had to laugh at myself for the sheer clumsiness of the operation. I'm not sure why but the hands and head took a while to get going. The wheel wasn't being very cooperative either. It's not the one I usually ply on and I think that was part of the problem-which is a good an excuse as any.





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9 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 22, 2017 at 12:23 AM

    Ooooooooooo...trouble, but ALL. THOSE. LOVELY. COLORS!!!!!! (Just perfect for spring!)

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  2. VeraApril 22, 2017 at 10:19 AM

    Beautiful colors! Sorry it was a pita.

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  3. BetsyApril 22, 2017 at 10:45 AM

    It's beautiful yarn though. It always amazes me how the fiber colors often look nothing like the finished product. I hope all goes smoothly for you now. Do you know what the finished product will be?
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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    1. AraigneeApril 22, 2017 at 10:50 PM

      Not yet. This skein still has a long way to go.

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  4. UnknownApril 22, 2017 at 1:18 PM

    Those colors are so soft! Do you have a pattern in mind?

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    1. AraigneeApril 22, 2017 at 10:50 PM

      Nope. I am thinking of adding more color to the skein so I am pretty sure I am going to ruin it.

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  5. kathy bApril 22, 2017 at 4:17 PM

    Such an intensive process from sheep to sweater. I only know the tip of the iceberg. From yarn to garment.

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  6. The Well Fed WheelApril 23, 2017 at 11:52 AM

    This is beautiful!!! I love it! I always have trouble with chain plying too. It's right up there with lace charts for me.

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  7. WanderingcatstudioApril 23, 2017 at 7:06 PM

    Pretty bits of fluff turned into pretty bits of yarn!

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