The obsession continues.
moss on the trees
2 ply – 110 yards
3.2 ounces
8-10 WPI (Bulky Weight)
100% Domestic Wool from The Yarn Wench
afternoon at the lake
2 ply – 200 yards
3.9 oz
10 WPI / Bulky weight
100% Merino from Enchanted Knoll Farm (colorway Wood Elves)
shamrock
2 ply – 195 yards
3.8 oz
14 WPI / light worsted weight
100% Merino from All Spun Up
I am so happy that I’ve finally produced some bulky weight yarn. I feel like I’ve finally broken free of the laceweight barrier. I only hope that I can still manage the laceweight as I’ve a friend that said once he started spinning thicker yarns, he couldn’t go back to the thin.
I think one of the things I need to do this weekend is finish up some of the laceweight/fingering weight projects I’ve abandoned in favor of the fun stuff. The heavier weight yarns are just so much more gratifying because they spin up so quickly.
Before I do that, I’d like to stock the shop with a few more heavy weight yarns and get that second Harry Potter sock (Ravel it!) done. I’ll have to squeeze all that in between meeting some beading friends on Saturday, a beading class on Sunday, and a get together at a friend’s house after the class.
I’m already a little exhausted just thinking about it all.
Have a great weekend, everyone!
January 23rd, 2009 at 1:41 pm
Wow, I like that second yarn! I love the way the colors paired up.
January 23rd, 2009 at 2:20 pm
Your handspun yarns are gorgeous! I have some singles that I have experimented with spinning bulkier, it is very difficult for me. You spin bulky very nicely.
January 23rd, 2009 at 2:38 pm
very nice handspun! i was wondering – how do you come up with the names, or do the rovings come with names already? looking forward to you showing off your big wire works! have a nice weekend!
January 23rd, 2009 at 3:08 pm
Those are just gorgeous yarn!
January 23rd, 2009 at 4:09 pm
Spectacular yarns! You’re making me want to spin thicker. :)
January 23rd, 2009 at 4:30 pm
love shamrock!
i dunno. i think it would be easier to retain the laceweight spinning if you had that down before spinning bulkier. just my .02 tho.
January 23rd, 2009 at 6:36 pm
Oh gorgeous! What finally helped you spin thicker? I still can’t, I’m totally stuck on the lace…sigh.
January 23rd, 2009 at 8:54 pm
I think I’m in love with the Shamrock. :)
January 24th, 2009 at 2:16 am
Love them all, but the greeny yarn is especially yummy!
January 24th, 2009 at 2:22 am
Beautiful handspun, Opal. You are so talented! Sounds like your weekend is happily full. Enjoy all your activities. Hugs to the boys!
January 24th, 2009 at 3:00 am
Yumm, bunches of greeny goodness, which is particularly refreshing here in my world covered in white!
January 24th, 2009 at 3:29 am
Gorgeous yarns – and sounds like a fun weekend – enjoy!
January 24th, 2009 at 3:31 am
Yum! Those skeins sure do seem to be coming fast and furious.
January 24th, 2009 at 3:36 am
It’s early in the AM for me, and I first thought “Shamrock” was called “Aftershock”! Love all the greens. : )
January 24th, 2009 at 3:59 am
Now just cut it out! You’re making me want to spin and I really, *really*don’t have the room for a wheel, let alone another stash.
But oh, that “Afternoon at the Lake” is so delicately evocative…
January 24th, 2009 at 5:12 am
Love all of your yarns! The greens are my favourite! Sounds like a busy weekend in store for you. Enjoy!
January 24th, 2009 at 9:30 am
Woo Hoo!
Looks like you’ve figured it out, Opal. Now just don’t lose the gift for spinning lace weight please.
xo
January 24th, 2009 at 9:50 am
wow wow wow!!! look at you go! all gorgeous!
January 24th, 2009 at 11:52 am
These are so gorgeous. I’m amazed at your laceweight, but these are so yummy I just want to snuggle with them! We miss you at Aloha Knitters BTW! :)
January 25th, 2009 at 5:03 am
WOW…I need to sit back down to my wheel!
January 27th, 2009 at 5:17 am
Your really getting good, do you drop spin or use a spinning wheel?
January 28th, 2009 at 12:05 pm
Oh, boy you are on a roll…all your handspuns are wonderful :)