Showing posts with label Crafts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Crafts. Show all posts

Sunday, February 21, 2010

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.
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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
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Monday, September 14, 2009

Some FOs & WIPs

UPDATE: Banana Chocolate chip bread baked & done

While waiting for the Banana Chocolate Chip Bread to finish baking, here's a show & tell on some of the items that I have started or finished knitting. Reminder: I'll not be available for shipping from Sept 15 - 17. Any purchase made during this time will be shipped on Sept 19. Thanks.

Finished Items for M2


Finished items for M1


Socks for myself

Socks for M1


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Sunday, September 13, 2009

Electric Fuschia

Electric Fuschia is spun from 100% superwash merino dyed by Tamara of Spincerely Yours. The yarn is soft and lofty. It's 2 plied. Electric Fuschia is very bright! It is composed of hot pink, black, and strong turquoise. This yarn will be great for shawl, scarves, hats, socks or mittens.

Electric Fuschia - Handspun Superwash Merino

Approx. 476 yds or 435m
Approx. 4.2 oz or 121g

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


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Butterfly Bush

Butterfly Bush is spun from roving dyed by Susan of Spinning Bunny. It's 100% superwash Blueface Leicester or BFL. It has a sheen to it and that is the nature of BFL fiber. The color of this yarn consists of raspberry red, plum, lavender and leafy greens. The yarn is soft and lofty. It's 2 plied. This yarn will make a great pair of mittens, scarf, small shawl, hat or socks.

Butterfly Bush - Handspun Superwash BFL

Approx. 400 yds or 366m
Approx. 3.9 oz or 111g

WPI: Approx. 15-16
Gauge: Approx. 5.75-6.5 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 3-5
Weight: Sport
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Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Goldilocks

Goldilocks, also known as #245, is spun from 100% superwash merino batt dyed & blended by Miss Babs. It's a wonderful fiber to spin with. The colors in this yarn consist if pumpkin, black, brown, & a hint of green. The yarn is 2-ply. It is soft and lofty. This yarn will be great for hats, socks or mittens.
Goldilocks - Handspun Superwash Merino

Approx. 434 yds or 397m
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

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