Friday Fluff: Unraveled
Since it got really cold again, I picked up the Garter Squish yesterday morning but I didn't like what I saw. I ended up ripping out a good bit of it. All that yellow is gone.
The problem started when I tried to spin and dye yarn that was just for it. It didn't match the original in color or weight so the darn thing flares out and the colors are all wrong. I was tempted to toss the whole project but decided to put it back on the needles then go through the handspun stash to see if I can find better yarn choices to continue with. I found a few.
On the Ladybug, I'm chain plying the Sandy Canyon Merino. It's going to be a very...um, rustic yarn when it's done. Since it probably will never have a life outside one of the already over full handspun bins, I'm sad to say it doesn't really matter. So much fiber, so few uses.
I think you need a crazy handspun grandpa cardigan with big pockets!
ReplyDeleteThat's actually not a bad idea!
DeleteThe blanket looks fine! it will be so warm and squishy and you've used that handspun yarn!!!
ReplyDeleteI think Vals idea is great! You could always donate some of your handspun to charity groups if you don't know what to do with it. :-) The garter squish is great. I made one a few years ago for Mom. When she died, Piper asked if she could have it. She love's to cuddle up in it's squishiness.
ReplyDeleteBlessings and love,
Betsy
The blanket looks soft and warm so I'm glad you've found a way to redo the part you didn't like. I often hold a strand of mohair silk lace with handspun to even out the different weights. I did this with some of a handspun in a basic raglan pullover and it worked out quite well.
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