oh bob, how I love thee

Today I rummaged through the fiber cabinet and came up with this

This is the fiber that came with my wheel, and this

I purchased this a while back with plans to play with Kool Aid.  They are both Corridale and will be spun into singles and knit into a Danish Tie Shawl. The pattern is in the new Spin Off and there is a Ravelry group. This is a sort of a test run.  I will make the shawl for myself, or at least as a deck shawl, and if all goes well  I will spin up something blue and make one for Grandma.  No better thank you for the wheel than a handspun, handknit shawl.

I was able to spin about 3 ounces this morning. 

It is drying right now and I plan to cast on in the morning.  I will spin all of the brown for the center of the shawl and spin the undyed ,as needed for the border.

The thought of being able to spin all of the yarn for my projects is making me a bit giddy.  Even at retail prices, gorgeous fiber is only $3.00 an ounce.  That makes every project affordable.

Of course I would never be able to dye and spin socks that look like this

Oldest Son is very happy. 

Comments

[Rae]

Great work the color is wonderful I cant wait to see it in action you are a natural born spinner you & bob rock lol