Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Sneak Peek

Waho - Handspun Superwash Merino
Roving from Funky Carolina

Approx. 428 yds or 391m
Approx. 4.3 oz or 122g

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

Sherbert 2 - Handspun Merino Bamboo
Roving from Spunky Eclectic

Approx. 421 yds or 385m
Approx. 2 oz or 57g

WPI: Approx. > 22
Gauge: Approx. 8.25-10 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size: Varies
Weight: Lace

The Perfect Storm 2 - Handspun Wensleydale
Roving from Spunky Fiber Club, April 2008

Approx. 260 yds or 238m
Approx. 4 oz or 113g

WPI: Approx. 15-17
Gauge: Approx. 5.75-6.5 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 3-5
Weight: Sport

Red Sky At Night - Handspun Finn
Roving from Black Bunny Fibers

Approx. 457 yds or 418m
Approx. 4.2 oz or 121g

WPI: Approx. 14-16
Gauge: Approx. 5.25-6.5 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size:US 3-7
Weight: Sport/DK/Light Worsted

Rocky Mountain High & Sunset


Rocky Mountain High & Sunset has been added to Etsy. I'll try and add more tomorrow.

Thursday, June 5, 2008

Rovings

I've uploaded pictures of rovings to my photostream. I'll add more as time permits. Received my first installment of roving/fiber from Black Bunny Fibers Club, Team B today. I love the colors and I've not spun with this particular fiber before. Something new for me to try.

Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Atlantis has been added to Etsy

Atlantis, also known as Neptune , is spun from 100% superwash merino, dyed by Ginny of Fat Cat Knits. This skein of yarn is spun from 5 ounces of roving.

Atlantis - Handspun Superwash Merino

Approx. 421 yds or 385m
Approx. 5 oz or 142g

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

Monday, June 2, 2008

Neopolitan in BFL added to Etsy

Neopolitan is spun from 100% BFL roving dyed by Amy of Spunky Eclectic. This yarn has a sheen to it and that's the character of BFL.

Neopolitan - Handspun Blueface Leicester

Approx. 430 yds
Approx. 4.2 oz or 120g

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

Sunday, June 1, 2008

Sneak Peek: Sherbert, Deep Woods & Sea Shells

Sherbert - Handspun Merino Bamboo
Roving from Spunky Eclectic

Approx. 441 yds or 403 m
Approx. 1.9 oz or 55g

WPI: Approx. >22
Gauge: Approx. 8.25-10 sts per inch
Suggested Needle Size: Varies
Weight: Lace

Deep Woods - Handspun Superwash Merino
Roving from Fat Cat Knits

Approx. 373 yds or 341m
Approx. 4 oz or 115g

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

Sea Shells - Handspun Alpaca Romney
Roving from Jehovah Jireh Farm

Approx. 313 yds or 286m
Approx. 4.3 oz or 122g

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

Also, here's a sneak peek of Black Bunny Fiber Club 2's first installment of fiber.

ETA: I added Sangria to Etsy and am holding it for Nicole at the moment. If she decided not to purchase it, the hold will be lifted.