Showing posts with label Fiber Arts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fiber Arts. 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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Sunday, September 13, 2009

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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