With Joy
My very first substantial length of finished handspun yarn, a little less than half an ounce that measures at 43 yards. More or less right for a light fingering weight of ~190 yards/50 grams, right?
The spun color is quite different from the deep clear garnet of the top - the yarn is almost rusty, a lot warmer than the cool unspun tone. The recipe? 2 envelopes of Tropical Punch Kool-Aid, plus a little more, for about 2 ounces of shaela (silvery grey) Shetland top.
Comments
That's beautiful, I haven't commented before but your work is always so inspiring. Can't wait to see it knit up!
Posted by: Sara | May 13, 2006 01:17 PM
wow, who knew tropical punch could create such a nice deep color. go you!
Posted by: yahaira | May 13, 2006 01:26 PM
MAN that spinning is impressive. How long did you say you've been doing it? Don't tell me. It'll only make me feel bad. ;-)
Posted by: Cara | May 13, 2006 01:27 PM
That is gorgeous! That's your first attempt? Why am I not surprised?
Posted by: Kristen | May 13, 2006 02:04 PM
It's lovely; looks very even and balanced! Was that on a wheel or spindle?
Posted by: Alison | May 13, 2006 06:38 PM
Your spinning is just beautiful. Such a nice twist. So, are you looking at buying a wheel yet? :-)
Posted by: Susan | May 13, 2006 07:43 PM
ooh, purty!
Posted by: Jess | May 13, 2006 08:26 PM
Hi from Austria! Oh, this yarn turned out so lovely, it looks so soft and cozy and I absolutely adore the color! Great work!
Posted by: Dipsy D. | May 14, 2006 01:36 AM
You sure picked that up quick :) the new yarn is beautiful, Eunny!
Posted by: Lolly | May 14, 2006 08:39 AM
Lovely yarn -- you are one talented lady! Any ideas on why the spun yarn color differs from the dyed fleece? (inquiring minds want to know)
Posted by: Kathy | May 14, 2006 10:42 AM
the question I have is this: how long did that take you?
Posted by: Carrie | May 14, 2006 02:05 PM
That color is amazing! It reminds me of the color from the frosted flowers shawl. Everything you do is just amazing!
Posted by: judy | May 14, 2006 04:08 PM
What a beautiful color!
Posted by: Barb | May 14, 2006 04:39 PM
Eunny you really do amazing work. I was sure I was going to be a natural at spinning - I wanted to learn so badly. HA! It took me 2 months to get a nice, even fingering weight yarn. Your Shetland 2 ply is just lovely. Can't wait to see what you do with it.
Posted by: Meg | May 14, 2006 09:15 PM
Congratulations! The spinning and the color are lovely.
Posted by: Nancy | May 14, 2006 09:48 PM
I say this to all new spinners.....welcome to the dark side. are you a new spinner? By the looks of it, I would say no! Looks pretty!
Posted by: beth | May 18, 2006 12:55 PM