Showing posts with label Worsted. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Worsted. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

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



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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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

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

Sunday, December 13, 2009

Pie Toss

Pie Toss is spun from 100% merino roving dyed by Amy of Spunky Eclectic. The color is plum/berry, violet/lavender/purple, caramel/maple, ecru/natural and a hint of white. This handspun yarn is soft and 2 plied. This yarn will be great for hats, scarf or mittens.

Pie Toss - Handspun Merino

Approx. 348 yds or 318m
Approx. 4.1oz or 117g

WPI: Approx. 10-11
Gauge: Approx. 4-5 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 7-9
Weight: Worsted
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Monday, December 7, 2009

Rain Puddles N Rubber Ducks

Rain Puddles N Rubber Ducks is spun from 67% merino & 33% colonial roving dyed by Cody of CJ Kopec Creations. The yarn is soft and lofty. It's 3 or navajo plied. The color of this yarn consists of a bright blue, yellow and turquoise. This yarn will be great for hat or mittens.

Rain Puddles N Rubber Ducks - Handspun Merino Colonial

Approx. 176 yds or 161m
Approx. 4.1oz or 117g

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

ETA: This is the last yarn for tonight. Still have 3 more handspun to photograph. Hopefully the weather will cooperate and let the sun take a peek. Will update as soon as they are ready. Have fun with the sale.
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Hot Rocks

Hot Rocks is spun from 100% merino roving dyed by Tracy of Cooperpot Woolies. The yarn is soft and lofty. It's 3 or navajo plied. The color of this yarn consists of a blend of deep/dark burgundy, spiced tangerine & pumpkin spice. This yarn will be great for hat or mittens.

Hot Rocks - Handspun Merino

Approx. 192 yds or 176m
Approx. 4.2oz or 120g

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

Mother Earth is spun from 100% merino roving dyed by Tracy of Cooperpot Woolies. The yarn is soft and lofty. It's 3 or navajo plied. The color of this yarn consists of a blend of pea green, hot cider and white. This yarn will be great for hat or mittens.

Mother Earth - Handspun Merino

Approx. 200 yds or 183m
Approx. 4.4oz or 126g

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

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Friday, June 26, 2009

Green Banana

Green Banana is spun from 100% BFL roving dyed by Amy King of Spunky Eclectic. The color is banana green, banana yellow, brown & a hint of white. This handspun yarn is soft and 2 plied. This yarn will be great for hats, scarf or mittens.


Green Banana - Handspun BFL

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


Tuesday, June 23, 2009

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


Sunday, June 21, 2009

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


Monday, June 1, 2009

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
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Thursday, May 28, 2009

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.

Thursday, April 30, 2009

Royale

Royale, also known as Concord, is spun from 100% merino roving milled and dyed by Yarn Smiths. The yarn is soft and it's 2 plied. Colors for this yarn is a blend of fuschia, blue and purple. This yarn will be great for hat, scarf, or mittens.


Royale - Handspun Merino

Approx. 174 yds or 159m
Approx. 4.8 oz or 137g

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


Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Olivia

Here's Olivia, spun from 100% Falkland roving dyed by Lynn Wigell of The Yarn Wench. Falkland is a wonderful fiber to spin with. Falkland is a Merino cross breed. It has the fineness of merino with more loft and longer staple. The yarn is very soft and it is 2 plied. The colors of this yarn consists of shades of green, purple, and brown.


Olivia - Handspun Falkland

Approx. 216 yds or 198m
Approx. 4.2 oz or 119g

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


Sunday, March 8, 2009

Preview of the Falkland handspun

Here are four handspun from 100% Falkland. They were taken on my Olympus C740UZ. They were all dyed by Lynn of The Yarn Wench.


Coral Gables - Handspun Falkland

Approx. 224 yds or 205m
Approx. 3.9 oz or 111g

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



Olivia - Handspun Falkland

Approx. 216 yds or 198m
Approx. 4.2 oz or 119g

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



Sunscarab - Handspun Falkland

Approx. 234 yds or 214m
Approx. 4 oz or 115g

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



Mochaplum - Handspun Falkland

Approx. 222 yds or 203m
Approx. 4 oz or 114g

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


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