I can still spin!
I actually did some spinning today - I hate to think how long it's been. I was experimenting with spinning some silk/merino top that I have in laceweight. It went very well on the spindle but SO slowly: it took about 5 seconds to spin each arm's length and about a minute to wind on. I will have to use the spinning wheel I think if I'm going to do the several hundred metres that I want. I have never spun this finely on the wheel before though so may need to call on my spinning expert.Muuum...
Anyway - here's what some of it looks like:
Apologies to all you non-aussies, a 10c piece is about 1 inch in diameter.
I have finished the first peacock sock but sorry, can't post pics as it's a birthday present ;-) I think I will put the second on hold as they are not due until Aug 11th and knit my maple socks in between.
I have sent off my August birthday swap box! It's very exciting to be in a swap and I can't wait. Dear swap pal - please post early as it has to come all the way around the world and I get very impatient at birthday time :-D
Ciao, Diane
Labels: Weekends are for spinning
posted by dianemulholland @ 7:02 am
5 Comments:
I can't wait to receive my birthday package! I'm away part of next week so I hope it waits to come after I get home. I'll post pictures as soon as I receive it! Hope you included your address so I can THANK YOU!
Hi Diane! You posted a message to the Great Bookmark Exchange wanting to join. Yes! We always have room for new swappers! Just go to the swap blog (www.makinbookmarks.blogspot.com) and copy/paste the survey into an email and send it to me at juliwyant[at]bellsouth.net
Hugs! Juli
Mums are great for when you need a bit of advice.
I like the sock on your previous post and Patonyle is great to knit with.
It is also really easy to dye as well.
Cathy
So spinning has come back in vogue. Reading your entry has brought hack memories for me.
Donna
Ooh, you can spin! If you do make it to Ally Pally I shall hunt you out armed with my drop spindle and demand to be taught!
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