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.

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

Resting my knee

I did walk a lot around NYC on Wednesday:

1. Grand Central Station to 3rd Ave and back
2. Strand Bookstore
   
3. Around Washington Square Park
4. Back to the Consulate
5. from 43rd to Central Park , around & about the park
6. Around Flushing's Main St

My left knee started hurting on Thursday. I was hobbling around and I still want to visit the NY Metropolitan Museum of Arts. While I was at the Metropolitan Museum of Arts, I had to take pain meds in order to continue with my visit. Long story short, I could barely walked to the baggage claim area after getting off the plane. The pain was excruciating and I felt something clicking in my knee. I have no idea what I did to my poor knee.

After 2 days of ice or hot water bottle, it seems to have healed up a bit. The knee is still stiff and stings with it's at a certain angle. I'm staying off spinning till it's better. I'll still be adding yarn to Etsy. Talk later.

P/S - I'll post some pictures later.

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

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

My summer break, part 2 - warning picture heavy

Besides the pool, we spent a lot of time lounging on the sofa reading or watching DVDs. The kids were in 4 different reading programs through the varies local libraries. We went to the cinema, a couple of times. At the end of July we went to Washington, DC.

July 26, 2009



The bird that has a wart on its beak




Excuse the poor image quality. Extremely steep escalator

July 27, 2009

Swallowed by the great white




Outside the Library of Congress

On July 28, we went to the Holocaust Museum, where photography are not allowed. We also went to the Space Museum.

Image taken enroute to the Holocaust Museum


Space Museum

We had fun in DC even though it was hot, humid & tiring. That's all for today. Will be back soon. BTW, Happy Independence Day, Malaysia.

My summer break, part 1 - warning picture heavy

I'm back from my summer break. I decided to take one while the kids were having theirs. I did spin some yarn but didn't add them to Etsy.  I've uploaded pictures of 11 yarn to my photostream and 12 more drying on the rack. I'll add the yarn as time permits. Here's a pictorial summary of my summer.

June 2009 - Weaving

Noro Silk Garden #245


Patons Classic Merino


Universal Yarn Pace #13 & Rio De Plate SC15 (sock yarn)



We spent many days here

The kids swam & I floundered. Note to self - have to learn how to swim. I can only go about 2 yards. Kids tried to get on my back while I was floundering and they nearly sank me. Luckily, I was floundering at 3.5 feet deep.

Ate a lot of these


With Ranch dressing and a sprinkle of pepper


July 2009
Newport Aquarium, KY

I fell off the rocker


Get out of my way


Spotted Jellyfish


Upside down jellyfish


Aliens!!!   No. It's actually moon jellyfish


Fireworks outside the aquarium , across from the Ohio River after the end of the Reds game.




Local fireworks on July 4th






To be continued....

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

Clematis Vine

Clematis Vine is spun from roving dyed by Susan of Spinning Bunny. It's 50% superwash merino & 50% tencel. 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 Superwash Merino Tencel

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

Note: Since Independence Day is on Saturday, post office will be closed on Friday & Saturday. Any purchase made on Friday or Saturday will be mailed on Monday.

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

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.

I've nothing

I just moved some yarn to the clearance bin. I've been playing with my loom and sewing machine that I just picked up. I did finished weaving some scarves. Have to take pictures of the scarves and handspun. I have some lovely merino/tencel waiting to be plied and some yummy meriboo(merino/bamboo) on the bobbin. TNNA is in town till Mon. Hope to meet up with some of you. Take care and have a great weekend.

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