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

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

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

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

Rocky Mountain High

Rocky Mountain High is spun from 100% BFL roving dyed by Amy King of Spunky Eclectic. The color is mint green, plum/berry/red & a hint of white. This handspun yarn is soft and 2 plied. This yarn will be great for hats, scarf or mittens.

Rocky Mountain High - Handspun Blueface Leicester

Approx. 250 yds or 229m
Approx. 4oz or 113g

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

Dreamweaver

Dreamweaver is spun from 100% Shetland humbug top. The roving is kettle-dyed by Joanne of Shunklies. The yarn is lofty and soft. It's 2 plied. The color of the yarn consists of teal/turquoise, blues, greens, berries/plum, browns & greys. This yarn will be great for socks, hats or mittens.

Dreamweaver - Handspun Shetland Humbug

Approx. 298 yds or 272m
Approx. 3.6oz or 102g

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

Bella's Bouquet

Bella's Bouquet is spun from 100% Shetland humbug top. The roving is kettle-dyed by Joanne of Shunklies. The yarn is lofty and soft. It's 2 plied. The color of the yarn consists of peach/salmon/melon, greens, browns & greys. This yarn will be great for socks, hats or mittens.

Bella's Bouquet - Handspun Shetland Humbug

Approx. 276 yds or 252m
Approx. 3.5oz or 99g

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

Opalesque 1 & 2

Opalesque 1 & Opalesque 2, is spun from 95% merino and 5% angora roving, dyed by Charly of Ixchel Bunny. It's a wonderful fiber to spin with. The yarn is soft & lofty. It is 2 ply. The color of this yarn consists of shades of lavender/violet/purple, blues and gray . It will be great for scarf, mittens or hats.

Opalesque 1 - Handspun Angorino

Approx. 242 yds or 221m
Approx. 2.7oz or 76g

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

Opalesque 2 - Handspun Angorino

Approx. 244 yds or 223m
Approx. 2.6oz or 74g

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

Opalesque 1 & Opalesque 2 will be the last two handspun added during the sale, which ends Oct 31.

Chantico

Chantico (100% superwash merino dyed by Tamara of Spincerely Yours)is the Aztec goddess of fire, home and fertility. Her symbols are a red serpent and cactus spikes. She ruled wealth and precious things both in the home and of the earth. She is defensive of her things and of her family. It is said that she broke a fast by eating paprika with roasted fish and was turned into a dog because that was against the custom. This is a good name for one who would like to be more strong-willed and protective of one's self and one's family. The colors in this yarn range from paprika to a dark rose with some white in it. This yarn will be great for shawl, hats, socks or mittens.

Chantico - Handspun Superwash Merino

Approx. 458 yds or 419m
Approx. 4.3 oz or 123g

WPI: Approx. 14-15
Gauge: Approx. 6-6.5 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 3-5
Weight: Sport/DK/Light Wosted

Forest

Here's the last addition to Etsy for the sale. Hopefully, I'll have more yarn ready after July 6. Enjoy the parade & fireworks. Have a great July 4th.

Forest, 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 green, brown and white/natural/ecru together with a hint of black. This yarn is good for making small shawl, mittens, hats or a pair of socks.

Forest - Handspun Superwash Merino

Approx. 468 yds or 428m
Approx. 3.8 oz or 108g

WPI: Approx. 14-15
Gauge: Approx. 6-6.5sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 3-6
Weight: DK/Light Worsted/Sport

Forecast

Forecast is spun from 100% merino roving dyed by Amy of Spunky Eclectic. The color is toffee/beige, light/sky blue, light gray blue and a hint of white. This handspun yarn is soft and 2 plied. This yarn will be great for hats, scarf or mittens.

Forecast - Handspun  Merino

Approx. 298 yds or 272m
Approx. 3.8 oz or 109g

WPI: Approx. 11-12
Gauge: Approx. 5-6sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 5-7
Weight: DK/Light Worsted/Worsted

Mountain Majesty

Mountain Majesty is spun from 100% BFL roving dyed by Amy King of Spunky Eclectic. The color is toffee/beige, purple/grape, violet, lavender, light/sky blue and gray blue.

Mountain Majesty - Handspun BFL

Approx. 268 yds or 245m
Approx. 4.1 oz or 116g

WPI: Approx. 11-12
Gauge: Approx. 5-6sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 5-7
Weight: DK/Light Worsted/Worsted

Sale

In celebration of Father's Day, Summer Solstice, my daughter's 10th birthday & the upcoming Independence day, let the fireworks begin. I mean let the sale begins. All items, except clearance items, are listed at 10% off the regular price. Free shipping on order over 100.00 for USA(Priority Mail with Delivery Confirmation) & Canada(First Class International Mail) or a reduced rate of 50% for International order(First Class International Mail). Sale ends when the fireworks' over, most likely on July 6th as I'll be busy celebrating too.

I'll be adding all the yarn that I have on hand as Summer is in charge of  my schedule at the moment.

Thank you and have a safe summer.

Rebecca & preview

Please welcome Rebecca to Etsy. It's spun from 100% BFL and dyed by Amy of Spunky Eclectic. It has a sheen to it and that's the characteristics of BFL. The colors of this yarn consists of golden rod, green, wine and sage.

Rebecca - Handspun BFL

Approx. 226 yds or 207m
Approx. 4 oz or 113g

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

Here are preview of 3 more yarns. More still waiting to be plied. Happy browsing.

Clematis Vine - Handspun Alpaca, Merino & Silk
Roving from Spinning Bunny

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

Forest - Handspun Superwash Merino
Roving from Pigeon Roof Studios

Approx. 468 yds or 428m
Approx. 3.8 oz or 108g

WPI: Approx. 14-15
Gauge: Approx. 6-6.5sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 3-6
Weight: DK/Light Worsted/Sport

Heathers - Handspun Superwash Merino
Batt from Miss Babs

Approx. 480 yds or 439m
Approx. 3.8 oz or 108g

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

Sneak Peek

Here's a sneak peak of some new yarn that I mentioned way back. Enjoy!

Lemonade Rainbow - Handspun Superwash Merino
Roving from Perchance To Spin

Approx. 460 yds or 421m
Approx. 3.8 oz or 107g

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


Blueberry Rainbow - Handspun Superwash Merino
Roving from Perchance To Spin

Approx. 462 yds or 422m
Approx. 4 oz or 114g

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


Mountain Majesty - Handspun BFL
Roving from Spunky Eclectic

Approx. 268 yds or 245m
Approx. 4.1 oz or 116g

WPI: Approx. 11-12
Gauge: Approx. 5-6sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 5-7
Weight: DK/Light Worsted/Worsted


Rebecca - Handspun BFL
Roving from Spunky Eclectic

Approx. 226 yds or 207m
Approx. 4 oz or 113g

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


Green Banana - Handspun BFL
Roving from Spunky Eclectic

Approx. 206 yds or 188m
Approx. 4 oz or 114g

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


Forecast - Handspun Merino
Roving from Spunky Eclectic

Approx. 298 yds or 272m
Approx. 3.8 oz or 109g

WPI: Approx. 11-12
Gauge: Approx. 5-6sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 5-7
Weight: DK/Light Worsted/Worsted

I do have more yarn waiting for their photoshoot and some waiting to be plied. I've uploaded some videos of perfomances at the Asian Festival to YouTube. Some videos are still in the progress of uploading so do check back for new ones. Have a great weekend if I don't get a chance to pop back in.

Just Ducky

Just Lucky?? No It's Just Ducky and it is spun from 100% merino dyed by Ginny of Fat Cat Knits. The yarn is soft and lofty. The yarn is 3 ply. The colors of this yarn consists of teal and pine greens, navy and a bit of brown.

Just Ducky - Handspun Merino

Approx. 348 yds or 318m
Approx. 4 oz or 113g

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

Pumpkin Spice

Pumpkin Spice , is spun from 85% merino & 15% silk commercial swirl roving from Ewe Give Me The Knits. The yarn is soft & lofty. It is single/1 ply. The color of this yarn consists of golden olive/khaki with streaks of orange, blue, and a hint of pink through it.

Pumpkin Spice - Handspun Merino Silk

Approx. 218 yds or 199m
Approx. 3.7 oz or 106g

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

Topaz & Retro Spectro

Topaz & Retro Spectro have been to Etsy. Topaz is spun from 100% BFL. Retro Spectro is spun from 50% optim & 50% soysilk. Also, a reminder that the sale last through May 3.

 
Topaz - Handspun BFL

Approx. 222 yds or 203m
Approx. 4 oz or 113g

WPI: Approx. 11-12
Gauge: Approx. 5-6 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 5-7
Weight: DK/Light Worsted

 

Retro Spectro - Handspun Optim & Soysilk

Approx. 540 yds or 494m
Approx. 3.5 oz or 101g

WPI: Approx. 21-22
Gauge: Approx. 6.75-8sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 1-3
Weight: Fingering/Sock