Grand Opening Sale

Great news! It's the grand opening of WhirlExpo, my own site. Grand opening sale for WhirlExpo & my Etsy store will last through Oct 31st. All items listed are 10% off and I can combine purchases from both sites.  If you have any questions, please email me.
Thank you.
Best,
Pauline

Sherbet Sock

Look at the bright colorful sock. This is a custom order yarn. It's spun from Blue Moon Fiber Arts' Sheep 2 Shoe Kit. Colorway is Sherbet. Thank you for sharing the picture, Cassandra.

Happy July 4

Wish all of you a Happy July 4. Hope all of you enjoyed the parade and fireworks. Also, the sale has been extended through July 7th. Travel safe.

Last update for the sale

Just added Peacock, Yellowstone and Ruska to Etsy. This is the last update of yarns for the sale, which last through July 4th. Happy Independence Day to all of you and travel safe.

 Peacock - Handspun Superwash Merino, Angelina/Glitz/Firestar & Sari Silk

Approx. 456 yds or 417m
Approx. 3.8 oz or 108g

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

Yellowstone - Handpsun Wool, Mohair, Tencel, Bamboo & Recycled Sari Silk

Approx. 188 yds or 172m
Approx. 2.4 oz or 68g

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

Ruska - Handpsun Wool, Tencel, Bamboo & Recycled Sari Silk

Approx. 130 yds or 119m
Approx. 2.4 oz or 67g

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

Castaway

Popped in to let you know that Castaway has been added to KnitFrekkles' Treasury.

Added some yarn to Etsy

Just added Ramble, Raven and Phoenix to Etsy. Independence Day sale going on through July 4th. Happy Knitting.

Phoenix - Handspun Superwash Merino, Angelina/Glitz/Firestar & Sari Silk

Approx. 506 yds or 463m
Approx. 3.8 oz or 107g

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


Ramble - Handspun Superwash BFL

Approx. 282 yds or 258m
Approx. 4.2 oz or 119g

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


Raven - Handspun Superwash Merino, Angelina/Glitz/Firestar & Sari Silk

Approx. 684 yds or 625m
Approx. 4.1 oz or 117g

WPI: Approx. >23
Gauge: Various
Suggested Needle Size:Various
Weight: Lace

A Sale

In celebration of Summer Solstice, D#1's birthday and the upcoming Independence Day, listed items are 10% off regular price. Free/50% discounted shipping still offered. Please read ‘Shipping Policies’ in the ‘Shop Policies’ Section. Sale will go on through July 4. Pictures of new yarns have been uploaded to Flickr. Also I've moved some yarns to the clearance bin.

Below is acgypsy's echo flower shawlette knitted from Aqua Velvet. Thank you and have a great summer.

 

Bogart C & Gothic Rose

Bogart C is spun from 100% Blueface Leicester, dyed by Ginny of Fat Cat Knits. The yarn is soft and lofty. It's 2-ply. The colors of this yarn consists of deep mahogany, navy, bitter gold, chestnut and black. This yarn will be great for shawl, scarf, hat, socks or gloves/mittens.

Bogart C - Handspun Blueface Leicester

Approx. 420 yds or 384m
Approx. 4 oz or 115g

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

Gothic Rose is spun from 100% BFL roving dyed by Miss Babs. It's a wonderful fiber to spin with. The yarn is 2 plied, soft & lofty. The colors of this yarn consists of black, rose and a hint of white. This yarn will be great for hats, socks, mittens, gloves or scarf.

Gothic Rose - Handspun Blueface Leicester

Approx. 192 yds or 176m
Approx. 4.1 oz or 116g

WPI: Approx. 10-11
Gauge: Approx. 4 - 5 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 7 - 9
Weight: Worsted

Sale Extended

Just popped in to let you know that I've extended the sale through April 30. I finished plying 2 handspun last night. I'll add them to Etsy as soon as I can.

Green Ocean

Just popping in to let you know that Green Ocean has been added to DeLaBelle's treasury. Also, just found out that Little Imp's classmate's father has posted part of the musical on YouTube. So please pop over and take a look.

The Party is Over

Norwegian Heaven Cake

Thank you for taking part in the sale. I really appreciate your support. My little imp and I went hunting for a cake for her birthday. Her first choice - Chocolate Torte Cake was out of stock. Her second choice - Chocolate Mousse Cake, slipped and the mousse fell apart while being taken out from the case by cake boy. Her third choice - Norwegian Heaven Cake. Let me tell you it's definitely heaven. Put me right to sleep after I had a piece of it. This cake has a chocolate crust on top of the cake. Layered with chocolate cake, vanilla whip cream and raspberry jelly/sauce. The kids don't like the raspberry part but ate the others up.

Friday, my little imp had her school musical and after all 3 performances (the performance last about 45-50 minutes), the cast had a party. More cake and food. After school, she went over to her BFF's house for a play date. Saturday, her BFF had a birthday party so Bunny Girl, Little Imp and I went over early to help. We didn't get home till 11pm and picked Little Imp up the next day. I think she must be tired from all the socializing because I'm tired.

This week will be Bunny Girl's turn as she has her Ohio State Assessment plus intramural volleyball. Today is the qualifying round to see which team gets in the semi-finals. May's activities are trickling in and it looks like a busy month too. Bunny Girl has her 1.5 mile run and she started training for it. Poor me, the couch potato has to go exercise (just kidding).

I have 4 bobbins of yarn to ply and will post as soon as the yarns is ready. Have a great week and thank you again for your support.

ETA - Bunny Girl's team won. She's in the semi-finals tomorrow. Championship game is on Thursday.

Look who is turning 8?

Come and celebrate my daughter’s 8th birthday. We’re having a sale. The sale will last through April 25. Free/50% discounted shipping still offered. Please read ‘Shipping Policies’ in the ‘Shop Policies’ Section. The sale is on right now and I’ll be adding yarn after this is posted. Preview of the new yarn are on my photostream. Thank you and enjoy the yarn.

Here's the culprit. Posing with her weaving sampler, chosen by her art teacher, displayed at a local church.

Happy Easter

Finally able to go online today. My wireless connection has been down the whole day. Happy Easter to all of you. There's a sale going on through April 5th. It's 10% off listed price, excluding clearance items. Free shipping applies to domestic orders of $100 or more & 50% off for international orders. I didn't adjust the price on Etsy. Please wait for me to send you an invoice before payment. Hopefully I'll be able to post some pictures of my knitting WIPs and FOs plus some yarns. See you later.

Update - Just want to let you all know that I'm having wireless connection again. I'm using the main connection at the moment. So, I'm not able to upload pictures as they are on a different computer. Take care

Limeade Rainbow Mittens

The above mittens was knitted by a customer of mine, using Limeade Rainbow. The contrasting black yarn really pop the bright colors.

I have lot of projects on the needles. Such as Citron and Pivot shawls, Poppies and Strawberry Latte socks. Off the needles are - Spiral Rib hats, Green Tea handspun socks, Ishbel and 198 yds of Heaven shawls.

Lots of kids activities going on. 6 more school days before break starts. After break, there will be a lot of testing for both kids. Looks like lots of revision this break. I have a couple of yarn to photograph. At the moment, I'm spinning up some Turkish Delights by Enchanted Knoll Farm. This will be for me to knit some lace. Not sure which one yet though. Too many pattern, not enough time. Have to run now. Talk later.

Midnight Sun

Midnight Sun is spun from 100% superwash merino dyed by Tamara of Spincerely Yours. The yarn is soft and lofty. It's 2 ply. The color of this yarn consists of navy blue, gray blue, golden yellow/maize and a hint of white. The colors remind me of University of Michigan school colors. This yarn will be great for small shawl, scarf, hats, socks or mittens. This is the last addition to the sale. Thank you.

Midnight Sun - Handspun Superwash Merino

Approx. 338 yds or 309m
Approx. 4.1 oz or 116g

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

Delilah

Delilah is spun from 100% superwash merino dyed by Tamara of Spincerely Yours. The yarn is soft and lofty. It's 2 ply. The color of this yarn consists of dusty rose/light orchid color and white. The colors remind me of purple Vanda orchid that my dad grew in our garden. This yarn will be great for small shawl, scarf, hats, socks or mittens.

Delilah - Handspun Superwash Merino

Approx. 364 yds or 333m
Approx. 4.3 oz or 122g

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

The Romney

Goblin1, Goblin 2 & Castaway are spun from 100% romney dyed by Amy King of Spunky Eclectic. The yarn is soft(not as soft as merino) and 2 plied. Goblin 1 and Goblin 2 consist of shades of greens, browns, black/gray and a hint of teal/turquoise. The colors of the Goblins remind me of the goblin character in Bat Man movie. Castaway consists of white, chestnut/russet brown, blues and a hint of gray/black. This yarn will be great for hat, mittens or scarf.

Goblin 1 - Handspun Romney

Approx. 162 yds or 148m
Approx. 4 oz or 114g

WPI: Approx. 10-11
Gauge: Approx. 4-5 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 7-9
Weight: Worsted

Goblin 2 - Handspun Romney

Approx. 166 yds or 152m
Approx. 4 oz or 113g

WPI: Approx. 10-11
Gauge: Approx. 4-5 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 7-9
Weight: Worsted

Castaway - Handspun Romney

Approx. 156 yds or 143m
Approx. 4 oz or 114g

WPI: Approx. 10-11
Gauge: Approx. 4-5 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 7-9
Weight: Worsted

Hopefully Delilah & Midnight Sun will be added to Etsy tomorrow. Thank you.

Rebecca 2

Rebecca 2 is spun from 100% BFL roving dyed by Amy of Spunky Eclectic. The yarn is soft and lofty. It's 2 plied. The color of this yarn consists of golden rod, green, wine and sage. This yarn will be great for hats, socks or mittens.

Rebecca 2 - Handspun Blueface Leicester

Approx. 222 yds or 203m
Approx. 3.9 oz or 110g

WPI: Approx. 10-11
Gauge: Approx. 4-5 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 7-9
Weight: Worsted

Green Ocean

Green Ocean is spun from 100% superwash merino roving dyed by Krista of Pigeon Roof Studios. The yarn is soft and lofty. It's 2 plied. The colors of this yarn consists of shades of greens, browns, black and lots white with a hint of gray & turquoise/teal. This yarn is good for making small shawl, mittens, hats, scarf or a pair of socks.

Green Ocean - Handspun Superwash Merino

Approx. 388 yds or 355m
Approx. 4.1 oz or 117g

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

Rainbows

Rainbow 2 & Modified Rainbow are spun from 100% superwash merino roving dyed by Susie of Perchance To Spin. The yarn is very soft and lofty. It's 2 plied. Rainbow 2 consists of burgundy/raspberry/wine, red/orange, turquoise/bright blue, yellow and lime/bright green. Modified Rainbow consists of turquoise/bright blue, yellow and lime/bright green. This yarn will be great for small shawl, hats, socks, scarves or mittens.

Rainbow 2 - Handspun Superwash Merino

Approx. 346 yds or 316m
Approx. 4.4 oz or 125g

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

Modified Rainbow - Handspun Superwash Merino

Approx. 382 yds or 316m
Approx. 4 oz or 114g

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

Emerald

Emerald is spun from 100% BFL roving dyed by Miss Babs. It's a wonderful fiber to spin with. The yarn is 2 plied, soft & lofty. The colors of this yarn consists of shades of green and a hint of white. This yarn will be great for hats, mittens/gloves or scarf.

Emerald - Handspun Blueface Leicester

Approx. 198 yds or 181m
Approx. 3.9 oz or 112g

WPI: Approx. 10-11
Gauge: Approx. 4-5 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 7-9
Weight: Worsted

Bluegrass

Bluegrass is spun from 100% BFL roving dyed by Miss Babs. It's a wonderful fiber to spin with. The yarn is 2 plied, soft & lofty. The colors of this yarn consists of green apple, grass, chartreuse, blue green, sky blue, & gray blue. This yarn will be great for hats, mittens/gloves or scarf.

Bluegrass - Handspun Blueface Leicester

Approx. 176 yds or 161m
Approx. 4.1 oz or 116g

WPI: Approx. 10-11
Gauge: Approx. 4-5 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 7-9
Weight: Worsted

Blink

Blink is spun from 100% BFL roving dyed by Carrie of Funky Carolina. The color is sage, baby/sky/gray blue, baby pink, chartreuse, peach and blush. This handspun yarn is soft and 2 plied. This yarn will be great for short socks, hats, scarf or mittens.

Blink - Handspun Blueface Leicester

Approx. 252 yds or 230m
Approx. 3.9 oz or 112g

WPI: Approx. 12-13
Gauge: Approx. 5.25-6 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 5-7
Weight: DK/Light Worsted

Boom!

Boom! is spun from roving dyed by Carrie of Funky Carolina. It is 100% superwash Blueface Leicester or BFL. Boom! is a fiber club colorway. It has a sheen to it and that is the nature of BFL fiber. The yarn is very soft and lofty. It's 2 plied. The color of the yarn consists of blood red, electric blue, shades of blue, green and brown. This yarn will be great for hats, short socks, scarves or mittens.

Boom! - Handspun Superwash Blueface Leicester

Approx. 284 yds or 260m
Approx. 4 oz or 113g

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

Steel Magnolia

Steel Magnolia is spun from 100% Falkland, dyed by Ginny of Fat Cat Knits. Falkland is a Merino cross breed. It has the fineness of merino with more loft and longer staple. The yarn is soft and lofty. It's 2-ply. The colors of this yarn consists of shade of greens, blues, and purple/berry/violet/lavender. This yarn will be great for scarf, hat, socks or mittens.

Steel Magnolia - Handspun Falkland

Approx. 248 yds or 227m
Approx. 4 oz or 114g

WPI: Approx. 11
Gauge: Approx. 4-5 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 7-9
Weight: Worsted

Electric Sunrise 1 & 2

Electric Sunrise 1 & 2, is spun from 100% targhee roving dyed by Carol of Black Bunny Fibers. It's a wonderful fiber to spin with. The yarn is soft and lofty. It's 2 plied. The colors of this yarn consists of yellow, orange, melon, papaya & peach. The colors remind me of Marshmallow Peeps. This yarn is good for making mittens, hats or a pair of short socks.

Electric Sunrise 1 - Handspun Targhee

Approx. 310 yds or 283m
Approx. 4 oz or 114g

WPI: Approx. 10-11
Gauge: Approx. 4-5 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 7-9
Weight: Worsted

Electric Sunrise 2 - Handspun Targhee

Approx. 302 yds or 276m
Approx. 3.8 oz or 109g

WPI: Approx. 11-12
Gauge: Approx. 5-6 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 6-9
Weight: DK/Light Worsted/Worsted

French Lilac 2 & 3

French Lilac 2 & 3 are spun from 100% superwash merino dyed by Tamara of Spincerely Yours. The yarn is soft and lofty. It's 2 plied. The color of this yarn consists of violet and lavender mixed with olivey green and creamy gold. This yarn will be great for shawl, hats, socks or mittens.

French Lilac 2 - Handspun Superwash Merino

Approx. 386yds or 353m
Approx. 4.2 oz or 119g

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

French Lilac 3 - Handspun Superwash Merino

Approx. 358 yds or 327m
Approx. 4.1 oz or 117g

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

Sale

In celebration of Valentine's day, Chinese New Year and my birthday, I'm having a sale. The sale will last through Feb 28 as Chinese New Year last for 15 days. Please see Shop Policies for details on purchase more than $100. Have a great celebration and join me in celebrating my 40th in spirit. I have uploaded photos of new handspun on Flickr. They will be added to Etsy tomorrow if I'm not too busy celebrating. Thank you.

Updating soon

Just finished watermarking photos of all the handspun yarns. I'll upload them to Flickr tomorrow. The kids had snow days this past 2 days so my schedule is a bit of a topsy turvy. Keep watch on the blog for news of when yarn will be added to Etsy or subscribe to RSS Feed. Also, Marianne added Lilac Kitty (made using French Lilac) to her store. Go over and take a look. See you tomorrow, hopefully. Keep warm.

Robinhood 1 & Flutterby

Robinhood 1 & Flutterby have been added to the clearance section. Also, please take a look at Blue Cat created by Marianne using Dreamweaver. There are more photos of Blue Cat on Marianne's Flickr photostream. I have more yarn to add to Etsy but I've a lot on my mind lately plus I've been having lots of sinus headaces. I'll get to updating the handspun eventually.  I finished knitting a pair of socks for myself using my own handspun. I'll photograph the socks soon. Talk later.

Madeline's Sunshine Stole

Madeline knitted Sunshine stole in simple moss stitch. She used Mango Smoothie, Harvest Moon, both in Falkland wool. Combined them with yellow alpaca lace weight, from a local farm (yarn of white wool), mohair, and a pale yellow Baby Cotswold wool from a farm in Connecticut. I love seeing how my handspun is being made into an item that one enjoys and treasures. Thank you Madeline for sending my photos. Enjoy the photos.