Showing posts with label Alpaca. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Alpaca. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Clematis Vine

Clematis Vine is spun from roving dyed by Susan of Spinning Bunny. It's 50% alpaca, 30% merino & 20% tussah silk. The color of this yarn consists of lavender to orchid with leafy greens. The yarn is soft and lofty. It's 2 plied. This yarn will make a great pair of shawl, scarves, mittens, hat or socks.


Clematis Vine - Handspun Alpaca,Merino & Silk

Approx. 608 yds or 556m
Approx. 4 oz or 114g

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


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Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Iridescence

Iridescence is spun from batts of softest, silkiest black alpaca and layers of firestar in a rainbow of colors blended by Steph of Loop. It's a wonderful batt/fiber to spin with. The yarn is 2 plied. This yarn very soft and has a drape to it. The color of the yarn consists of black base with accents of rainbow colors.



Iridescence - Handspun Alpaca, Glitz/Firestar

Approx. 466 yds or 462m
Approx. 2.9 oz or 82g

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

I cleaned up my yard yesterday. All left to work on is the veggie plot. M1's belt test is today. Tomorrow is eye appointment for both kids and the list goes on till Tuesday. More yarn will be added as time permits. Have a great day.


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