Finished plying

Finished plying 3 new handspun (Moorea, Shelly & Driftwood) earlier this evening. I'll start taking photos soon and hoping that the weather will cooperate. Just started spinning a fall/earth color superwash BFL and another 2 colors/fibers all pre-drafted. Pictures soon. Ta ta

Phew

Yesterday was a busy day. I baked 2 batches of peanut butter & chocolate chips scones & a apple pie plus 2 crockpots of applesauce. I was going to bake pumpkin bread but hubby shut down the kitchen. Just want to let you know that I added Sangria 2 earlier today. Go take a look.

Fruit Salad

Just added Fruit Salad to Etsy. The roving is dyed by Susan of Spinning Bunny. The color of this yarn consists of raspberries, pineapple, watermelon, mandarin oranges, a little kiwi and a blueberry or two.I read somewhere online that mohair is nature's nylon. So this yarn should make a pair of durable socks.

Fruit Salad - Handspun Merino Mohair

Approx. 454 yds or 415m
Approx. 3.8 oz or 109g

WPI: Approx. 19-21
Gauge: Approx. 6.75-8 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 1-3
Weight: Fingering/Sock

Also, previewing is Sangria 2. It's spun from superwash merino roving dyed by Amy of Spunky Eclectic.

Sangria 2 - Handspun Superwash Merino

Approx. 472 yds or 432m
Approx. 4 oz or 113g

WPI: Approx. 19-20
Gauge: Approx. 6.75-8 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 1-3
Weight: Fingering/Sock

I've to retake pictures of Sunshine Pine and try to add Sangria 2 to Etsy tomorrow. More to come. See ya later.

Thank you

Thank you for participating in the shop's belated anniversary sale. I have some new handspun yarns to photograph. Hopefully the weather will cooperate.  The yarns are Sangria (superwash merino), Fruit Salad (merino/fine mohair), Sunshine Pine (merino) and some handspun by my 9 yo DD. I'll post as soon as I have pictures. Ta ta.

Belated Anniversary Sale

In celebration of the shop's one year anniversary, I'm having a sale - it's better late than never.

Listed price reflects 10% discount and is valid through Oct 19,03:00am. So go ahead and treat yourself to some of the best
seasonal color selections available plus several luscious, fabulous
yarns for your special holiday knitting projects.

Thank you & Enjoy.

Smoke Ring Patterns

I found 2 smoke ring patterns that I want to try. I don't really like to wear a hat during winter. They are Old Shale Smoke Ring and Wavy Feathers Wimple.

The Old Shale Smoke Ring requires approximately 350 yards of fingering weight yarn. The Wavy Feathers Wimple calls for approximately 300 yards of lace weight or 220 yards of fingering weight. On Ravelry, others are using different yarns for the Old Shale Smoke Ring and Wavy Feathers Wimple. Off to see what yarn others are using. Ta ta for now.

Coupon

Here's a $5 off coupon for Whole Foods Market. Looks like I'll be grocery shopping soon.

Andromeda

Andromeda is the last to be added to Etsy for the day. This is spun from 80% wool and 20% nylon. This roving is commercially dyed and purchased from Mandie of Ewe Give Me The Knits. The color of this yarn consists of steel/grey blue, black, merlot/burgundy & white, barber pole on each single.

Andromeda - Handspun Wool Nylon

Approx. 432 yds or 395m
Approx. 3.8 oz or 107g

WPI: Approx. 19-20
Gauge: Approx. 6.75-8 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 1-3

I have 4 bobbins of single to ply. Hopefully they will be ready to be added to Etsy this week. Ta Ta for now

Jellybeanz & Starburst

Jellybeanz & Starburst are spun from 100% Blueface Leicester, dyed by River's Edge Weaving Studio.

Jellybeanz - Handspun BFL

Approx. 366 yds or 335m
Approx. 3.1 oz or 88g

WPI: Approx. 19-20
Gauge: Approx. 6.75-8 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 1-3
Weight: Fingering/Sock


Starburst - Handspun BFL

Approx. 373 yds or 341m
Approx. 3.2 oz or 90g

WPI: Approx. 19-20
Gauge: Approx. 6.75-8 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 1-3
Weight: Fingering/Sock

Irish Mist

Added Irish Mist earlier today.  It's spun from 100% merino. The roving is milled and dyed by Yarn Smiths. The color of this yarn consists of sage/olive green, sky blue and white.

Irish Mist - Handspun Merino

Approx. 304 yds or 278m
Approx. 4.4 oz or 126g

WPI: Approx. 15-17
Gauge: Approx. 5.75-6.5sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 3-5
Weight: Sport

Bracken RIdge

Bracken Ridge, a commercially dyed merino has been added to Etsy. I purchased this fiber from Mandie of Ewe Give Me The Knits.

Bracken Ridge - Handspun Merino

Approx. 265 yds or 242m
Approx. 3.7 oz or 106g

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

Sunset & Bohemain Rhapsody

Just re-listed Sunset, spun from Louet's wool top.

Sunset - Handspun Wool Top

Approx. 627 yds
Approx. 4 oz or 115g

WPI: Approx. > 22
Gauge: Approx. 8.25-10 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US Varies
Weight: Lace

Bohemian Rhapsody, also known as Gypsy, has been listed. It's a blended batt from Enchanted Knoll Farm. The content of the batt is cotswold, targhee, cashmere, merino, silk, angelina, glitz, and sari silk. The color of the yarn is amethyst purple base with accents of dark spruces, blues and golds plus highlights of angelina,sari silk and glitz.

Bohemian Rhapsody - Handspun Cotswold Targhee Cashmere Merino &  Angelina

Approx. 393 yds or 359m
Approx. 3.3 oz or 94g

WPI: Approx. 19-20
Gauge: Approx. 6.75-8 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 1-3
Weight: Fingering/Sock

Fuschia bloomed

Fuschia is spun from batt dyed and blended by Miss Babs. I first striped the batt lengthwise and pulled it through a diz so that I can spin thinner singles. Colors of this yarn consists of fuschia/magenta, brown and a hint of green.

Fuschia - Handspun BFL
Batt from Miss Babs

Approx. 410 yds or 375m
Approx. 4.1 oz or 117g

WPI: Approx. 18-19
Gauge: Approx. 5.75-8sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 1-5
Weight: Light Sport/Fingering/Sock

Agatha

Agatha is spun from 100% merino and dyed by Ginny of Fat Cat Knits. Colors of the yarn consists of beautiful rich yellows and greens, with white and khaki.

Agatha - Handspun Merino
Roving from Fat Cat Knits

Approx. 371 yds or 339m
Approx. 4.1 oz or 117g

WPI: Approx. 15-17
Gauge: Approx. 5.75-6.5sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 3-5
Weight: Sport

Here's the long awaited sneak peek

Tonight's sneak peek features 6 new handspun that were held back due to me being sick. Enjoy!

Irish Mist - Handspun Merino
Roving from YarnSmiths

Approx. 304 yds or 278m
Approx. 4.4 oz or 126g

WPI: Approx. 15-17
Gauge: Approx. 5.75-6.5sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 3-5
Weight: Sport


Bracken Ridge - Handspun Merino
Roving from Ewe Gives Me The Knits

Approx. 265 yds or 242m
Approx. 3.7 oz or 106g

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


Fuschia - Handspun BFL
Batt from Miss Babs

Approx. 410 yds or 375m
Approx. 4.1 oz or 117g

WPI: Approx. 18-19
Gauge: Approx. 5.75-8sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 1-5
Weight: Light Sport/Fingering/Sock


Bohemian Rhapsody - Handspun Cotswold Targhee Cashmere Merino &  Angelina
Batt from Enchanted Knoll Farm

Approx. 393 yds or 359m
Approx. 3.3 oz or 94g

WPI: Approx. 19-20
Gauge: Approx. 6.75-8 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 1-3
Weight: Fingering/Sock


Starburst - Handspun BFL
Roving from River's Edge Weaving Studio

Approx. 373 yds or 341m
Approx. 3.2 oz or 90g

WPI: Approx. 19-20
Gauge: Approx. 6.75-8 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 1-3
Weight: Fingering/Sock


Jellybeanz - Handspun BFL
Roving from River's Edge Weaving Studio

Approx. 366 yds or 335m
Approx. 3.1 oz or 88g

WPI: Approx. 19-20
Gauge: Approx. 6.75-8 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 1-3
Weight: Fingering/Sock

I have some handspun where their photographs still have to be proofed. I'll upload them to my photostreams as soon as they are finished. New yarns will be added to Etsy as soon as I possibly can.

Spunky Swap 2008

I received my package on Monday from my swap partner. Here's a picture of the goodies in the package (blueberry jam was not in the picture because I forgot)

Here's the link to the set of pictures from my dear partner.

I have pictures and specs of new yarn on my photostream but it's late so I'll not blog about them now.

I've been tagged

I've been tagged by Jen with the 7 things meme.

The rules:
1. Post the rules on your blog.
2. Write 7 random things about yourself.
3. Tag 7 people at the end of your post.
4. Pass on the tag.

My 7 Things:

1.  I love spicy food.
2.  I can stand on one foot and turn the door knob or flick the light switch.
3.  I used to be active in sports and now I'm lazy to exercise.
4.  I trust my gut instinct.
5.  I'm lousy at drawing. Can only draw stick figures
6.  I don't like to waste food.
7.  I love to grow orchids but keep killing them

Now, to tag… here goes:

1. Marianne - see her wonderful knitted kitties and felted purse
   
2. Tamara - see her lovely dyework here
3. Josette - her wonderful batts and yarn
4. Mandie - her lovely fibre
   
5. Jacki
6. Dianne of Creatively Dyed &
7. Gerald
   

Been sick

I've been sick for the past few weeks. I'm finally getting over this sinus infection. It has been a busy week for me helping M1 with her beading. She sells her beaded jewelries today and it's a good learning experience for her. Now that's over, I can focus more on updating and adding yarn to Etsy. Hopefully, all will go as plan next week. See ya!