Some months ago I thought that after knitting (and sometimes crochet or sewing) spinning my own yarn just would be the logical follower. And end of last month I finally managed to go to a introduction lesson at Spycher’s handwerk. It was fun, even if the result was not very promising.
But they have a good offer, for not too much money you can loan a wheel. Which is perfect to try it out before making the investment. I am quite proud of my first real handspun (2 ply), but I made some typical mistakes:
- didn’t let the yarn rest on the bobbin (not to speak of rewind it on another bobbin – guess what I read)
- didn’t put enough ply twist in it
- was very proud that the singles weren’t totally overtwisted, so at some places the twist is on the small side now (plying really removes twist, especially AFTER the washing)
But anyway, got into the flow at some points and am definitely going to keep my JOY…
Made one FO, just in time (didn’t have time to block them, because I actually finished them on the way to the party!). Yes, a birthday gift for C.
Helgi Mittens from Folk Knitting in Estonia, ravelled here
October 14, 2008 at 6:21 pm
The yarn looks absolutely fabulous! Exactly like mine ;o)
With a bit of practice and sneak-peaking how others do, you will get the habit of it.
I hope to see you on Saturday as well.
Laila