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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  7. Ooooooh I love this yarn. It looks great!

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    1. Thanks for your kind words Christine!

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

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  9. Lovely!! I would love to learn to spin!

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

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

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