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.

 

Look who is turning 8?

Come and celebrate my daughter’s 8th birthday. We’re having a sale. The sale will last through April 25. Free/50% discounted shipping still offered. Please read ‘Shipping Policies’ in the ‘Shop Policies’ Section. The sale is on right now and I’ll be adding yarn after this is posted. Preview of the new yarn are on my photostream. Thank you and enjoy the yarn.

Here's the culprit. Posing with her weaving sampler, chosen by her art teacher, displayed at a local church.

Sale

In celebration of Valentine's day, Chinese New Year and my birthday, I'm having a sale. The sale will last through Feb 28 as Chinese New Year last for 15 days. Please see Shop Policies for details on purchase more than $100. Have a great celebration and join me in celebrating my 40th in spirit. I have uploaded photos of new handspun on Flickr. They will be added to Etsy tomorrow if I'm not too busy celebrating. Thank you.

Updating soon

Just finished watermarking photos of all the handspun yarns. I'll upload them to Flickr tomorrow. The kids had snow days this past 2 days so my schedule is a bit of a topsy turvy. Keep watch on the blog for news of when yarn will be added to Etsy or subscribe to RSS Feed. Also, Marianne added Lilac Kitty (made using French Lilac) to her store. Go over and take a look. See you tomorrow, hopefully. Keep warm.

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.

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.

Preview - Picture Heavy

All the new handspun are ready to be added to Etsy. Sultan Dance, Crayons & Just Ducky are drying at the moment and should be ready in a couple of days. I'll add the yarn as soon as time permits. Have fun browsing.

Royale - Handspun Merino
Roving from Yarn Smiths/Carriage House Woolens

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


Topaz - Handspun BFL
Roving from Miss Babs

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


Pumpkin Spice - Handspun Merino Silk
Roving from Ewe Give Me The Knits

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


Wild Berry Jam - Handspun Wool
Roving from Louet Northern Light Series

Approx. 380 yds or 347m
Approx. 4.1 oz or 118g

WPI: Approx. 18
Gauge: Approx. 5.75-6.5 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 3-5
Weight: Sport


Crayons - Handspun Superwash Merino
Roving from Fat Cat Knits

Approx. 384 yds or 351m
Approx. 4.1 oz or 116g

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


Sultan Dance - Handspun Superwash Merino, Angelina/Glitz & Sari Silk
Batt from Enchanted Knoll Farm

Approx. 766 yds or 700m
Approx. 4 oz or 114g

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


Lady Heather - Handspun South African Fine
Roving from Pigeon Roof Studios

Approx. 326 yds or 298m
Approx. 3.6 oz or 102g

WPI: Approx. 16-17
Gauge: Approx. 5.75-6.5 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 3-5
Weight: Sport


Retro Spectro - Handspun Optim & Soysilk
Roving from Ewe Give Me The Knits

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


Give Me Roses - Handspun Merino, Cashmere, Bamboo & Cotswold
Batt from Enchanted Knoll Farm

Approx. 586 yds or 536m
Approx. 3 oz or 85g

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


Just Ducky - Handspun Merino
 Roving from Fat Cat Knits

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

Preview of lace weight handspun

Here's a review of the new lace weight handspun. They were taken with my new camera - Canon A590IS.

Iridescence - Handspun Alpaca & Glitz/Firestar
Roving from Loop

Approx. 466 yds or 462m
Approx. 2.9 oz or 82g

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



New York - Handspun Merino Silk
Roving from Miss Babs

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

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


Black Magic Woman - Handspun Superwash Merino, Angelina/Glitz/Firestar, Sari Silk
Roving from Enchanted Knoll Farm

Approx. 738 yds or 675m
Approx. 3.8 oz or 109g

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

I'll start adding the new handspun as soon as I find time.

Preview of BFL Handspun

Here are 3 handspun yarn from 100% BFL or Blueface Leicester. They were dyed by Amy of Spunky Eclectic.

Mahogany - Handspun BFL

Approx. 248 yds or 227m
Approx. 4.1 oz or 116g

WPI: Approx. 14-15
Gauge: Approx. 5.25-6.5 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 3-7
Weight: DK/Light Worsted/Sport



Toronto - Handspun BFL

Approx. 272 yds or 249m
Approx. 4.1 oz or 116g

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



Winnipeg - Handspun BFL

Approx. 266 yds or 243m
Approx. 4 oz or 114g

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

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

Preview - 3 superwash merino

Here's the preview of 3 superwash merino handspun. Roasted Red Chili Peppers, Ilmatar 2 & Guardian.

Roasted Red Chili Peppers - Handspun Superwash Merino
Batt from Miss Babs

Approx. 320 yds or 293m
Approx. 3.9 oz or 110g

WPI: Approx. 16-17
Gauge: Approx. 5.75-6.5 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 3-5
Weight: Sport

Ilmatar 2 - Handspun Superwash Merino
Roving from Spincerely Yours

Approx. 322 yds or 294m
Approx. 3.9 oz or 112g

WPI: Approx. 16-17
Gauge: Approx. 5.75-6.5 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 3-5
Weight: Sport

Guardian - Handspun Superwash Merino
Roving from Twisted Fiber Art

Approx. 386 yds or 353m
Approx. 4 oz or 114g

WPI: Approx. 16-17
Gauge: Approx. 5.75-6.5 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 3-5
Weight: Sport

Preview

Here's a preview of the next set of handspun that will be added to Etsy. Hopefully, I'll be able to add the ones I'm spinning now later part of the next week. Enjoy!

Starstruck - Handspun Alpaca with Angelina
Roving from Winding Creek Alpaca & Llama

Approx. 216 yds or 198m
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


Camouflage - Handspun Alpaca Llama
Fiber from Midwest Fiber Company

Approx. 226 yds or 207m
Approx. 3.9 oz or 111g

WPI: Approx. 16-18
Gauge: Approx. 5.75-6.5 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 3-5
Weight: Sport


Fallen Leaves - Handspun Superwash BFL
Roving from The Jolly Ewe

Approx. 462 yds or 422m
Approx. 4.2 oz or 121g

WPI: Approx. 19-20
Gauge: Approx. 6.75-8 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 1-3
Weight: Fingering/Sock


Cool  - Handspun Merino
Roving from Miss Babs

Approx. 416 yds or 380m
Approx. 4.2 oz or 119g

WPI: Approx. 16-18
Gauge: Approx. 5.75-6.75 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 3-5
Weight: Sport


Big Top  - Handspun Merino Angora
Roving from Ewe Give Me The Knits

Approx. 290 yds or 265m
Approx. 3.6 oz or 102g

WPI: Approx. 16
Gauge: Approx. 5.75-6.75 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 3-5
Weight: Sport