Showing posts with label Handspun. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Handspun. Show all posts

Monday, April 19, 2010

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.


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Monday, February 22, 2010

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

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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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

Thursday, February 18, 2010

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

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

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

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

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

Friday, October 16, 2009

Blueberry Patch

Blueberry Patch 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 orchid to blue and dark blue. Of course there are some leaves/green too. 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.

Blueberry Patch - Handspun Superwash BFL

Approx. 442 yds or 404m
Approx. 4.4 oz or 124g

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


Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Jack in the Pulpit

Jack in the Pulpit is spun from 100% superwash merino dyed by Tamara of Spincerely Yours. Jack in the Pulpit, arisaema triphyllum is a native to North America. It produces beautiful yarn of golden green with red violet stripes. Very attractive in your shade or woodland garden. Grow in Zones 5-9 & bloom in midsummer.The yarn is soft and lofty. It's 2 plied. This yarn will be great for hats, socks, scarves or mittens.

Jack In The Pulpit - Handspun Superwash Merino

Approx. 404 yds or 369m
Approx. 4.1 oz or 118g

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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Lavender Lane

Lavender Lane 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 of light purple/lavender/violet, pale green & a hint of pale/light sky blue. The yarn is 2-ply. It is soft and lofty. This yarn will be great for shawl, hats, socks or mittens.

Lavender Lane - Handspun Superwash Merino

Approx. 564 yds or 516m
Approx. 4.1 oz or 118g

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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Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Yemaya

Yemaya is spun from 100% superwash merino dyed by Tamara of Spincerely Yours. The yarn is soft and lofty. It's 2 plied. Yemaya is the African (Yoruba) mother goddess. She is the goddess of the ocean and and a protector of life. She is often depicted as a mermaid or just rising out of the water. She is all about caring and comforting others. The colors of the yarn are various shades of blue from navy to blue-gray to sky blue. There are also hints of tan and green. Blue is a comfort color, providing the constancy of home.

Yemaya - Handspun Superwash Merino

Approx. 414 yds or 379m
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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Blushing Peacock Bride

Blushing Peacock Bride is spun from roving dyed by Susie of Perchance To Spin. It is 100% superwash Blueface Leicester or BFL. 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 gray/black, bright pink, white/natural/ecru, leaf/grass green, & teal. This yarn will be great for hats, socks, scarves or mittens.

Blushing Peacock Bride - Handspun Superwash BFL

Approx. 504 yds or 461m
Approx. 4.1 oz or 117g

WPI: Approx. 16-17
Gauge: Approx. 5.75-6.5 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 3-5
Weight: Sport
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Saturday, October 10, 2009

Suadela

Suadela is 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 light green, white, red, & pink. This yarn will be great for shawl, hats, socks or mittens. Suadela is the Greek goddess of persuasion. She is an attendant of the goddess of love. She would be great for anyone who would like to be better at the art of persuasion. Perhaps she can persuade you to invite her to your home?

Suadela - Handspun Superwash Merino

Approx. 546 yds or 499m
Approx. 4.5 oz or 128g

WPI: Approx. 16-17
Gauge: Approx. 5.75-6.5 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 3-5
Weight: Sport