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January 05, 2006
do the twist?
Here is my first attempt at plied yarn. I saw these colors in so-soft merino and thought they looked quite sophisticated. I could use a little sophistication and so I decided to go for it. I have been looking at all of the superbulky avant-garde yarns out there (such as Pluckyfluff) and some of them are really beautiful, but I don't think I could ever spin like that. Not that I ever get things perfect and even, but it feels weird not to try. So anyhow, I wanted to make a bulky that was a little different from my usual and these colors fell in my lap. The photo may or may not show off their mulberry and chocolate elegance, but that is indeed what they are. The plying was harder than I thought it would be, mostly because the testy merino kept breaking. I loosened the tension waaay down and it worked ok. I would try it again, but maybe with something that is not so fussy. I also picked up some saturated red, orange, and yellow. I want to spin them very bulky with a red sewing thread binder to add some texture. Maybe I will get to it tomorrow. My latest bead order arrived today (amethyst and pearls!) so that will probably keep me occupied for a while.
The yarn is so soft. I made 4oz. Enough for a hat, I hope...
Posted by loyd0008 at January 5, 2006 05:10 PM