Showing posts with label falkland. Show all posts
Showing posts with label falkland. Show all posts

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

Monday, April 20, 2009

Mochaplum

Just added Mochaplum to Etsy. Mochaplum is 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 shades of purple and brown

I have to organize my time better to have the photos of the new handspun proofed, watermarked and uploaded. The mulch and soil were delivered today so now I can get started on my veggie garden. I need to find a better way/idea to proctect my veggies from the bunnies.

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

Ta ta for now. Later, alligators
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Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Sunscarab

Sunscarab is 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 brown, burgundy, and chartreuse.


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


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


Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Coral Gables

Coral Gables is 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 fuchsia, coral, and chartreuse.


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