They say you learn things every day and I’ve always found that to be true. Some days I learn more interesting things than others. Somedays I learn things that are more applicable than others.
Today one of the things that I have learned is ‘when spinning variegated fibre don’t spin one dark section, one light section, and then a second dark section, 2-ply with an Andean Bracelet, and then expect it all to be roughly evenly coloured!’ Next time I will remember to try to setup my single so that I ply light with dark most of the way along it, rather than dark with dark and light with light.
I’m currently working with a Merino/Tencel blend called Fairy Wings from Spincerely‘s etsy store. Doesn’t it look just luscious? It feels that way too! I love the feel of the drop spindles I’ve been using recently, from Dragoncraft. They’re about an ounce and a quarter – just the right weight for me. This one they made just for me!
The plan is for this yarn to be made into a Beach Glass shawl for my little sister. At the moment I probably have 1/3 of the yarn I need.