Reminder: Store Vacation

The store will be on vacation from Dec 29 till Jan 3. Any items purchase during this time will be shipped after Jan 3, 2008. Thanks.

Happy Holidays.

Luna 2

Luna 2 has been added to the store.

Approx. 314 yds
Approx. 4.2 oz

WPI: Approx. 15-16
Gauge: Approx. 5.75-8 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 0-5
Weight: Fingering/Sport

I'm spinning some superwash BFL from The Jolly Ewe at the moment. I'm not sure I'll be able to finish on time before shop vacation. More pictures of Luna 2 can be viewed at Flickr.

Luna

Luna has been added to the store. It's spun from 100% superwash merino roving from Crown Mountain Farms.

Approx. 296 yds
Approx. 4.1 oz

WPI: Approx. 15-16
Gauge: Approx. 5.75-8 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 0-5
Weight: Fingering/Sport

Luna's sibling, Luna 2 is drying. I'll take pictures and try to add to the store tomorrow.
More pictures of Luna can be viewed at Flickr.

Spice Potpourri

Spice Potpourri, also known as Mars has been added to the store. It's spun from 100% superwash merino roving dyed by Ginny of Fat Cat Knits.

Approx. 326 yds
Approx. 4.2 oz

WPI: Approx. 14-16
Gauge: Approx. 5.75-8 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 0-5
Weight: Fingering/Sport

Luna, also known as In The Skies is spun from 100% superwash merino dyed by Klaus of Crown Mountain Farms. It's drying at the moment and will be added soon. Here's the customary picture and specs:

Approx. 296 yds
Approx. 4.1 oz

WPI: Approx. 15-16
Gauge: Approx. 5.75-8 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 0-5
Weight: Fingering/Sport

Also, the shop will be on vacation from Dec 29 till Jan 3. Any items purchase during this time will be shipped after Jan 3, 2008. Thanks.

More pictures of the yarns can be viewed at Flickr.

P/S: I have the other half of Luna to be plied. Hopefully, I'll be able to add to the store before vacation.

Sneak Peek - Mars

Mars will be added to the store as soon as it's dried.
Here's the spec:

Approx. 326 yds
Approx. 4.2 oz

WPI: Approx. 14-16
Gauge: Approx. 5.75-8 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 0-5
Weight: Fingering/Sport

Right now on the bobbin is 100% superwash merino, In The Skies, from Crown Mountain Farms.

Emerald Forest

Emerald Forest also known as Deep Woods has been added to the store.

Approx. 354 yds
Approx. 4.3 oz

WPI: Approx. 14-16
Gauge: Approx. 5.75-8 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 0-5
Weight: Fingering/Sport

More pictures can be viewed at Flickr.

I'm plying Mars right now. It's spun from 100% superwash merino. It's dyed by Ginny of Fat Cat Knits.

Updated pictures of Toffee, Candy Corn & Poodleskirt 2

Toffee is spun from Louet's Northern Light Series. It's 100% wool top.

Approx. 179 yds
Approx. 4 oz

WPI: Approx. 13-14
Gauge: Approx. 5.75-6.5 sts per inches
Suggested Needle Size: US 3-5
Weight: Sport

Candy Corn is spun from 100% merino, dyed by Mary Jane's Attic.

Approx. 306 yds
Approx. 4.3 oz

WPI: Approx. 13-15
Gauge: Approx. 5.25-6.5 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 3-7
Weight: Sports/Light Worsted

Poodleskirt 2 is spun from 100% Falkland, dyed by Lynn of The Yarn Wench.

Approx. 239 yds
Approx. 4 oz

WPI: Approx. 12-13
Gauge: Approx. 4-6 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 5-9
Weight: Light Worsted/Worsted

More pictures of yarn can be viewed at Flickr.

Sneak Peek - Deep Woods

Deep Woods is spun from 100% superwash merino, dyed by Fat Cat Knits from Etsy. I'll add Deep Woods to the store as soon as it's dried.

Finito

The gifts are done and dried. They still have to be wrapped and be gifted tomorrow. I'm now back to regular schedule. Spin ahead....

Rebecca

Rebecca has been added to the store. It's spun from 100% superwash merino dyed by Amy of Spunky Eclectic.

Approx. 278 yds
Approx. 4 oz

WPI: Approx. 14-16
Gauge: Approx. 5.75-8 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 0-5
Weight: Fingering/Sport

Deep Woods is on the bobbin at the moment. I still have about 1 oz to finish spinning.
I'm in a knitting frenzy at the moment, trying to finish and block 3 scarves before Thursday for my kids' teachers Christmas gift. Most probably, Deep Woods will be added to the store after I'm done with the gifts.

More pictures of Rebecca can be viewed at Flickr. Enjoy!

Bougainvilleas

Bougainvilleas has been added to the store.

Approx. 272 yards
Approx. 4 oz

WPI: Approx. 15-16
Gauge: Approx. 5.75-8 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size: US 1-5
Weight: Sock/Fingering/Sport

More pictures of Bougainvilleas at Flickr.

Sneak Peek

The above is spun from 100% BFL, dyed by Carol of Black Bunny Fibers . It's named as Polka Dots but I think the yarn looks like a bouquet of bougainvilleas.

Rebecca is dyed by Amy of Spunky Eclectic. It's spun from 100% superwash merino.

The yarns will be added to the store soon.

Blueberry Patch

Blueberry Patch has been added to the store. It's spun from a blend of superwash merino tencel roving. The roving is dyed by Spinning Bunny.

Here's a picture of the yarn & the specs:

Approx. 419 yds
Approx. 4 oz

WPI: Approx. 16-17
Gauge: Approx. 6.75-8 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 0-3
Weight: Light Fingering/Fingering/Sock

I've also spun and plied Polka Dots and Rebecca. Both are waiting for photo shots and the twist set. The yarn will be added to the store when they're dried.

More pictures of Blueberry Patch can be viewed at Flickr.

Sleepy Hollow

Just added Sleepy Hollow to Etsy. Sleepy Hollow is spun using the Fractal Stripe method, written by Janel Laidman. You can read about it in Summer 2007 issue of Spin-Off. Sleepy Hollow is dyed by Saknina Needles and it's 100% superwash merino.

Here's the customary picture and specs:

Approx. 304 yds
Approx. 3.8 oz

WPI: Approx. 16-17
Gauge: Approx. 6.75-8 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 0-3
Weight: Light Fingering/Fingering/Sock

More pictures of this yarn can be viewed at Flickr.

Bouquet of Fiber

I received a bouquet of fiber on Monday. It's 100% BFL. The roving is dyed by Carol of Black Bunny Fibers. Here's a couple of pictures of the roving.

This bouquet of fiber is named Polka Dots. It is being spun up right now. I finished spinning a blend of superwash Merino/Tencel and the yarn is resting at the moment. The merino/tencel is from Spinning Bunny and it's named Blueberry Patch.

Sleepy Hollow is dry now. Hopefully it will be added to Etsy this evening. I'll write more about it when I upload it. I think it deserve its own spot.

Christmas Candies

Christmas Candies has been added to the shop. It's spun from 100% superwash BFL roving dyed by The Jolly Ewe.

Approx. 346 yds
Approx. 4 oz

WPI: Approx. 14-16
Gauge: Approx. 5.75-8 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 0-5
Weight: Fingering/Sport

More images of yarn can be viewed at Flickr.

Seashore Reflection

I've added Seashore Reflection to Etsy. The yarn in spun 100% merino fiber from Spunky Eclectic. Amy named it Forecast. Here's a picture of Seashore Reflection and it's specs.

Approx. 300 yds
Approx. 4 oz

WPI: Approx. 13-14
Gauge: Approx. 5.75-6.5 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 3-5
Weight: Light DK/Sport

Here's a sneak peek of what's drying. Pictures were taken before I set the twist.

The one above is spun from 100% superwash BFL and the one below is 100% superwash merino.

Right now on the bobbin is a blend of superwash merino and tencel. I'm almost done with half. More superwash handspun for socks coming up.

Hopefully, I'll get to update some pictures of the handspun on Etsy so that they will be all consistent.

As usual, more pictures of my handspun can be viewed at Flickr.

Coming soon.....

Oops! I fogot to mention that I have spun up Spunky Eclectic's merino in the Forecast colorway, The Jolly Ewe superwash BFL and am almost done with Sakina Needles superwash merino in Sleepy Hollow colorway. Hopefully I'll be able to finish plying all 12oz of yarn this weekend and add to Etsy. Have a nice weekend.

Golden Iris

Golden Iris has been added to Etsy. It's a blend of 50/50 Merino/Silk. This lovely yarn was handspun from roving dyed by Miss Babs. Come over and take a look.

Approx. 400 yds
Approx. 2 oz

WPI: Approx. 20
Gauge: Approx. > 8 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 0-5

Weight: Lace

The are more pictures of this yarn in my Flickr set.

Sunset on Mars and Jelly Man Kelly

I've updated the pictures of Sunset on Mars and Jelly Man Kelly.
Now, the pictures are all consistent as they were taken from various angles under the same lighting condition.

Sunset on Mars is made from 100% merino roving dyed by Mary Jane's Attic.

Approx. 417 yds
Approx. 3.4 oz

WPI: Approx. 20
Gauge: Approx. 27-32 sts per 4 inches
Suggested Needle Size:US 1-3
Weight: Lace

Jelly Man Kelly is made from 100% merino roving dyed by Mary Jane's Attic.

Approx. 387 yds
Approx. 3.3 oz

WPI: Approx. 18-20
Gauge: Approx. 27-32 sts per 4 inches
Suggested Needle Size:US 0-3
Weight: Fingering/Sock/Lace

There are more images of the yarns in Flickr set.

Pie For Everyone 1

I've added Pie For Everyone 1 to Etsy and also updated the pictures of Talon and Guardian.

I made a subscription error so I have 12oz of fiber. I still have 8oz of Pie to spin up. I have to check how many yards I'll need to make 2 pairs of mittens for my kids. If I can use 4oz of fiber to spin enough yarn to make the mittens, then I add the other 4oz spun up at another time.

Pie for Everyone 1 is spun from 100% Falkland. This colorway is exclusive only to members of Spunky Eclectic Fiber Club for November.

Approx. 372 yds
Approx. 4 oz

WPI: Approx. 16
Gauge: Approx. 6.75-8 sts
Suggested Needle Size:US 1-3
Weight: Fingering/Sock

Talon is spun from 100% extra fine merino roving dyed by Twisted Fiber Art.

Approx. 356 yds
Approx. 4 oz

WPI: Approx. 15-17
Gauge: Approx. 23-32 sts per 4 inches
Suggested Needle Size:US 1-5
Weight: Sock/Fingering/Sports

Guardian is spun from roving dyed by Twisted Fiber Art. It's a 70% merino and 30% mohair blend.

Approx. 240 yds
Approx. 4 oz

WPI: Approx. 14
Gauge: Approx. 23-26 sts per 4 inches
Suggested Needle Size:US 3-5
Weight: Sports

There are more images of the yarns in Flickr set.