What I've been doing?

My craftiness consisted on spinning and stash enhancing this past month. I did not have a chance to do more given that September was my busiest month so far at work. When spare time is limited, I spin twenty minutes here and there....and buy yarn online.


Remember that Coopworth that I've been spinning? I now have 900 yards of three ply yarn. Pre washed, the yarn is looking like heavy fingering. There are six bobbins of singles waiting be plied. Cannot wait to get all the skeins washed to find out the final yardage and weight.



I would love to have enough yardage to knit a cardigan. My handspun preferences are set on naturals and/or neutrals for garments and crazy/fun colors for accessories. 



This project has been very relaxing; I cannot wait to spin large quantities of natural fiber again. 





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  1. Andi GOctober 11, 2015

    Your spinning is totally drool-worthy. I am so envious of your talents!

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    1. MonicaOctober 13, 2015

      That is a big compliment coming from someone who I admire a lot. Thank you!

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  2. AudryOctober 11, 2015

    I'm impressed! That would have taken some time. I hope you do have enough for a sweater of some sort!

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    1. MonicaOctober 13, 2015

      Thanks Audry. I've learned long draw draft so it went by fairly quickly considering the amount of fiber.

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  3. UnknownOctober 11, 2015

    Woah! That yarn is very impressive. It is so so beautiful! I can't wait to see what you make with it!

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    1. MonicaOctober 13, 2015

      Thanks Holly! I am hoping to have enough yardage for a cardigan...if not it will be a large shawl.

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  4. MaryseOctober 11, 2015

    Your yarn is beautiful! À very natural colorway. So appropriate for this time of the year!

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    1. MonicaOctober 13, 2015

      Thanks Maryse! I am convinced that natural / un-dyed yarn can be very attractive :-)

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  5. MaryseOctober 11, 2015

    Your yarn is beautiful! À very natural colorway. So appropriate for this time of the year!

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  6. stephOctober 11, 2015

    wow.....this looks so very very professional. just beautiful.

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    1. MonicaOctober 13, 2015

      Thanks Steph! The yarn is far from perfect but I am in love with its rustic, natural look.

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  7. ChristineOctober 12, 2015

    Ooooooh I love this yarn. It looks great!

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    1. MonicaOctober 13, 2015

      Thanks for your kind words Christine!

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  8. AnonymousOctober 12, 2015

    absolutely gorgeous spinning! I'm in awe of your commitment to spin so much of the coopworth. It will make a fabulous garment!

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    1. MonicaOctober 13, 2015

      Thanks Kate! I went home with long draw drafting...it was meditative.

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  9. UnknownOctober 12, 2015

    Lovely!! I would love to learn to spin!

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    1. MonicaOctober 13, 2015

      Thanks Rebekah! Why don't you check if there are any stores in your area that rent spinning wheels?

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  10. TahneeOctober 13, 2015

    Twenty minutes spinning here and there sounds like an excellent way to relax if you're so busy at the moment.

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  11. DianeSchuller.comOctober 14, 2015

    oh my heavens, you spun that yourself! That makes it extra special for certain.

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