Elvira Revisited

Just re-listed Elvira. It's spun from mostly superwash merino with angelina, sari silk and glitz.

Elvira - Handspun Superwash Merino
Batt from Enchanted Knoll Farm

Approx. 296 yds
Approx. 4 oz or 120g

WPI: Approx. 14-16
Gauge: Approx. 5.25-6.5 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 3-7
Weight: Sport/Dk/Light Worsted

Labor Day holiday

Etsy store closed for Labor Day holiday (8/29 till 9/2). Any purchase made during this time will be shipped after 9/2. Thank you.

Wonder Mint

Just added Wonder Mint to Etsy.

Wonder Mint - Handspun Merino Tencel
Roving from CJ Kopec Creations

Approx. 253 yds or 231m
Appro4 oz or 114g

WPI: Approx. 16-18
Gauge: Approx. 5.75-6.5 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 3-5
Weight: Sport

Jester & Ambition

Jester is a custom order and it's the first time I plied it using the traditional 3 ply. I love how the yarn turn out. I think I'll spin more traditional 3 ply.

Jester - Handspun Superwash Merino
Roving from Pigeon Roof Studios

Approx. 304 yds or 278m
Approx. 4.1 oz or 117g

WPI: Approx. 16-18
Gauge: Approx. 5.75-6.5 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 3-5
Weight: Sport

Ambition is my 3rd installment from Black Bunny Fibers (Team B). The yarn is so soft and lofty. This yarn is spun from half braid of roving. I'm keeping the other half for myself.

Ambition - Handspun Merino Alpaca
Roving from Black Bunny Fibers

Approx. 388 yds or 355m
Approx. 3.4 oz or 97g

WPI: Approx. 21-22
Gauge: Approx. 6.75-8 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 1-3
Weight: Sock/Fingering

Green Tea

Just added Green Tea (superwash merino) to Etsy.

Green Tea - Handspun Superwash Merino
Roving from Pigeon Roof Studios

Approx. 379 yds or 347m
Approx. 4 oz or 114g

WPI: Approx. 17-18
Gauge: Approx. 5.75-6.5 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 3-5
Weight: Sport

Salt Water Taffy

Salt Water Taffy added to Etsy.

Salt Water Taffy - Handspun Merino Bamboo
Roving from Copperpot Woolies

Approx. 421 yds or 385m
Approx. 4.1 oz or 116g

WPI: Approx. 19-23
Gauge: Approx. 6.75-8 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 1-3
Weight: Fingering/Light Fingering

Greentea

Just added Greentea to Etsy.

Greentea - Handspun Corriedale Alpaca
Roving from Ewe Give Me The Knits

Approx. 238 yds or 218m
Approx. 3.6 oz or 103g

WPI: Approx. 16
Gauge: Approx. 5.75-6.5 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 3-5
Weight: Sport

We're back

We're back from seeing Miki & Sue. We're had a blast but tired out from all the walking. School starts in 2 days and I have to organize all the info into my calendar. More yarn coming soon.

Both I Feel Free-s added to Etsy

Just added I Feel Free & I Feel Free 2 to Etsy.

I Feel Free 2 - Handspun Superwash Merino
Roving from Crown Mountain Farms

Approx. 377yds or 345m
Approx. 4.1 oz or 118g

WPI: Approx. 16-18
Gauge: Approx. 5.75 - 6.5 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 3 - 5
Weight: Sport


I Feel Free - Handspun Superwash Merino
Roving from Crown Mountain Farms

Approx. 366 yds or 335m
Approx. 4.3 oz or 123g

WPI: Approx. 16 - 17
Gauge: Approx. 5.75 - 6.5 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 3 - 5
Weight: Sport

Reminder - Store closed from Aug 15 till Aug 17. Any purchase during this time will be shipped after Aug 17. More later.

More sneak peek

Here's more sneak peek of yarn. The twist for this set of yarn hasn't been set.

Wonder Mint - Handspun Merino Tencel
Roving from CJ Kopec Creations

Approx. 253 yds or 231m
Appro4 oz or 114g

WPI: Approx. 16-18
Gauge: Approx. 5.75-6.5 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 3-5
Weight: Sport


Estuary - Handspun Superwash Corriedale
Roving from Spunky Eclectic

Approx. 218 yds or 199m
Approx. 4 oz or 113g

WPI: Approx. 15-16
Gauge: Approx. 5.75-6.5 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 3-5
Weight: Sport


Yet to be named - Handspun Alpaca Llama
Roving from Midwest Fiber Co

Approx. 187 yds or 171m
Approx. 3.8 oz or 109g

WPI: Approx. 13-14
Gauge: Approx. 5.25-6sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 5-7
Weight: DK/Light Worsted

More pictures of Greentea, a corriedale alpaca blend on photostream.

Romance

Just added Romance to Etsy.

Romance - Handspun Corriedale
Roving from Briar & Brambles

Approx. 265 yds or 242m
Approx. 3.9 oz or 112g

WPI: Approx. 15-18
Gauge: Approx. 5.75-6.5 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 3-5
Weight: Sport

More later.

Store closed from Aug 15 till Aug 17

Store closed from Aug 15 till Aug 17. Any purchase made during this
time will be shipped after Aug 17. I'll still update the store with new
yarns as I find time or internet connection. Thank you.

Sneak Peek

Here's a sneak peek of 4 out of the 5 handspun yarns I finished this week. I only have one photo of Greentea (Alpaca/Corriedale) and the alpaca/llama blend didn't cooperate at all. I think it's because the color of the yarn consists of white, teal & brown.

Greentea - Handspun Corriedale Alpaca
Commercially blend roving from Ewe Give Me The Knits


Approx. 238 yds or 218m
Approx. 3.6 oz or 103g

WPI: Approx. 16
Gauge: Approx. 5.75-6.5 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 3-5
Weight: Sport


Salt Water Taffy - Handspun Merino Bamboo
Roving from Cooper Pot Woolies

Approx. 421 yds or 385m
Approx. 4.1 oz or 116g

WPI: Approx. 19-23
Gauge: Approx. 6.75-8 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 1-3
Weight: Fingering/Light Fingering


Green Tea - Handspun Superwash Merino
Roving from Pigeon Roof Studios

Approx. 379 yds or 347m
Approx. 4 oz or 114g

WPI: Approx. 17-18
Gauge: Approx. 5.75-6.5 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 3-5
Weight: Sport


Nova Scotia - Handspun Superwash Corriedale
Roving from Spunky Eclectic

Approx. 242 yds or 221m
Approx. 4 oz or 115g

WPI: Approx. 15-16
Gauge: Approx. 5.75-6.5 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 3-5
Weight: Sport

More pictures of the corriedale/alpaca & alpaca/llama later.

Baby Surprise Jacket

Catherine sent me pictures of a baby surprise jacket she knitted with Atlantis.

Thank you, Catherine, for sharing pictures of the beautiful jacket.

Ambition

Here's my third shipment from Black Bunny Fibers Club (Team B). It's a blend of 50% alpaca and 50% superfine merino. Carol has started a 3rd team of BBF. I think Carol mentioned on Ravelry that there're some spots left. Hurry over or email her.

Finished plying

I finished plying about a pound of handspun yesterday. I'm photographing and proofing them at the moment. More later.

Think Spring 2 & Romance

Just relisted Think Spring 2 on Etsy.

Think Spring 2 - Handspun South African Fine

Approx. 258 yds
Approx. 4 oz or 108g

WPI: Approx. 14-16
Gauge: Approx. 5.75-8 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 1-5
Weight: Fingering/Sock/Sport

I just finished up 2 custom orders and I have more singles to ply. I finished a merino/bamboo blend that's soft spun single. I'm getting the yarn ready for pictures. Here's a sneak peek of Romance, a single, soft spun Corriedale. The roving was purchased from Briar & Brambles.

Romance - Handspun Corriedale

Approx. 265 yds or 242m
Approx. 3.9 oz or 112g

WPI: Approx. 15-18
Gauge: Approx. 5.75-6.5 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 3-5
Weight: Sport

More yarn will be added soon. Thanks.

Home safely

Just arrived home from the south. It's very hot, 105F. That's hotter than Malaysia. I'll start sending the yarns that have been purchased while I was out of town as soon as I can. A couple of new yarns will be added too. Thanks.

Sarah's Window

Just added Sarah's Window to Etsy. I have 2 more handspun to add. I'll add them when I find available wifi at my next stop. Note: Store closed from Aug 2 through Aug 7. Any items purchase will be shipped after Aug 7. Thank you.

Sarah's Window - Handspun Superwash Merino


Approx. 326 yds or 298m
Approx. 4.1 oz or 118g

WPI: Approx. 15-16
Gauge: Approx. 5.75 - 6.5 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 3 - 5
Weight: Sport

Store closes

Store closes from Aug 2 through Aug 7. Any items purchase will be shipped after Aug 7. I'll still update the store with new yarn as I find time or internet connection. Thank you.