Showing posts with label Silk. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Silk. Show all posts

Sunday, December 13, 2009

Sea Mist

Sea Mist is spun from 70% merino & 30% silk roving commercially dyed by Ashland Bay. The yarn is very soft and spongy. It's 2 plied. The color of the yarn consists of shades of light blue, grey, beige and white. This yarn will be great for any lace work.

Sea Mist - Handspun Merino Silk

Approx. 878 yds or 803m
Approx. 4oz or 115g

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

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Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Heartache

Heartache is spun from 80% merino & 20% tussah silk dyed by Miss Babs. The yarn is 2 plied. This yarn soft and lofty. The color of the yarn consists of shades of purple/lavender/violet, light pink & a hint of light grey. This yarn will be great for shawl or scarves.


Heartache - Handspun Merino Silk

Approx. 460 yds or 421m
Approx. 2 oz or 56g

WPI: Approx. 23
Gauge: Approx. Varies
Suggested Needle Size:Varies
Weight: Lace
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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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Sunday, June 21, 2009

New yarn

Here's a preview of some new yarn that I just took pictures of today. They are drying as we speak and will be added to Etsy as soon as they are dried.


Heartache - Handspun Merino Silk
Roving from Miss Babs

Approx. 460 yds or 421m
Approx. 2 oz or 56g

WPI: Approx. 23
Gauge: Approx. Varies
Suggested Needle Size:Varies
Weight: Lace


Ocean Mist 1 - Handspun Superwash Merino Seacell
Roving from Creatively Dyed

Approx. 530 yds or 485m
Approx. 4.1 oz or 117g

WPI: Approx. 18-19
Gauge: Approx. 6.5-8 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 1-3
Weight: Fingering/Heavy Fingering/Sock/Heavy Sock


Clematis Vine - Handspun Superwash Merino Tencel
Roving from Spinning Bunny

Approx. 526 yds or 481m
Approx. 3.8 oz or 108g

WPI: Approx. 18-19
Gauge: Approx. 6.5-8sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 1-3
Weight: Fingering/Heavy FIngering/Sock/Heavy Sock

Still plying up more yarn and listing to Etsy will continue. That's it for tonight as my foot has gone to sleep.


Wednesday, April 29, 2009

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


Wednesday, March 18, 2009

New York! New York!

New York is spun from 80% merino & 20% silk roving dyed by Miss Babs. It's a wonderful fiber to spin with. The yarn is 2 plied. This yarn soft and lofty. The color of the yarn consists of silver, steel gray and a hint of sage.



New York - Handspun Merino Silk

Approx. 562 yds or 514m
Approx. 2.2 oz or 64g

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


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