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Most of my time online has been spent on a Ravelry group called Spinner Central. No thanks to the lovely JudyMac, I’ve become addicted to the fiber from Enchanted Knoll Farm.
You may recall some singles I spun up earlier. They’ve now been transformed into a laceweight yarn totaling 1,040 yards from a 4 ounce batt. Shame on my camera for not picking up the sparkly Angelina fibers in it.
Gratuitous close-up shot.
I want to make a shawl, but I’m not sure what pattern. Most of the patterns I’m attracted to call for at least 1,100 yards. I may have to beg for more fiber to make up the difference. I’ll have to think on this for awhile.
Included in the package of the batts, Farm Witch put in a little sample of silk. It was a lovely surprise since I’ve never spun pure silk on my wheel.
I split the top lengthwise into two, so I could make a 2-ply and off I went.
Even though the silk had felted a little, I had a lot of fun trying out a new fiber on my wheel. I’m thinking that this yarn would make a lovely little case for Tarot cards or Moo cards.
My love affair with Enchanted Knoll Farm continued, because even though I’ll be going to the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival, I could not resist another purchase. I lusted and coveted after this particular roving for a couple of weeks. I bothered and harassed my friends every day by showing them the listing on Etsy while the following conversations ensued.
“Isn’t this pretty?”
“Yes, you showed me that yesterday. And the day before.”
“Do you think I should get it?”
“Yes, I told you to get it yesterday. And the day before.”
It’s a wonder they didn’t clobber me with a blunt instrument.
I finally got the message and I finally purchased it. It came in the mail this week and I’ve been petting it and loving it ever since.
On one hand, I can hardly wait to spin this up and see what beautiful yarn it’ll produce. On the other hand, I love the unspun fiber so much that I hate to see it’s pristine state disturbed. But I do have plans for the yarn so I think the urge to spin it up will win in the end.
Because I can’t resist, I’m going to leave you with another feline picture. I give you Scheyer.
Happy Friday, you all! Have a great weekend. I plan on watching the Final Four and hanging out with the monkeys cats.
