Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Sneak Peek: Freya, Coral Bells 2 & Roses For You

Freya is spun from 100% superwash merino. It's dyed by Tamara of Spincerely Yours. Freya is the name of a Norse goddess. You can read more about Freya here.

Freya - Handspun Superwash Merino

Approx. 282 yds
Approx. 4 oz

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

Coral Bells 2 is the remaining of the roving from Carol of Black Bunny Fibers. It's a blend of merino, border leicester and mohair.

Coral Bells 2 - Handspun Merino, Border Leicester & Mohair

Approx. 198 yds
Approx. 4 oz

WPI: Approx. 12-14
Gauge: Approx. 4-6.5 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 3-9
Weight: Sport/Worsted

Roses For You is a blend of fine young mohair & merino (30/70) It's dyed by Susan of Spinning Bunny.
Roses For You - Handspun Merino & Fine Young Mohair

Approx. 258 yds
Approx. 4 oz

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

More pictures of the yarn can be viewed at Flickr.

Waiting to be plied is Phantasm, 100% wensleydale from Hello Yarn. On the bobbin now is Hibicus, a blend of superwash merino and tencel (50/50) from Spinning Bunny. And soon to be spun is Juno, 100% superwash merino from Spincerely Yours.

Hope that the yarn will be dried enough to be added to Etsy on Wednesday night. If not, it will have to be Thursday.

Happy Chinese/Asian New Year to all.

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