Monday, July 21, 2008

All oranged out ...

355yds Norwegian, navajo plied, 4oz

538yds Norwegian/South African Fine, ~ 6oz, 3-ply2 strands Norwegian, and 1 strand orange South African Fine. Look how the extra orange tones down the other colors.



190yds South African Fine, 3.5oz, navajo plied, once again I was going for a little thicker yarn.


My creation


I'm almost done with spinning all the fiber I've dyed back in April. I needed to take a break from the color orange, so I'm spinning "Mist" lilac/purple merino/bamboo for the moment, before I go back to finish off the last of South African Fine.

This merino/bamboo needs to be spun fine, and fast (whorl). It's very slippery, and feels like butter in your/my hands. It's the best time to dye fiber or yarn right now. I'm really tempted, but I think I'll keep my natural fiber just that for the moment. I think I have enough dyed fiber in my stash to last me until next summer. I'll work on that, which is quite sensible of me, don't you think? :o)


There's some drama developing in our garden, of which I will report about soon. I'm hoping to get at least ONE picture to tell the tale. :o)
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16 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 21, 2008 4:45 p.m.

    I love all of that blue/orange combo yarn. But I totally understand being tired of it as well. It's good that you have another color to spin with to cleanse yourself. I'm curious now as to what's happening with your garden. :-)

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  2. Maggie TippingJuly 21, 2008 5:12 p.m.

    I just started spinning, and I am very envious of your spinning ability! How long was it after you learned before you were able to create usable yarn?

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  3. AnonymousJuly 21, 2008 5:41 p.m.

    Quite sensible!

    I love your orange colorways. It's amazing the differences.

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  4. hakuchoJuly 21, 2008 5:52 p.m.

    All your handspun yarn is gorgeous!! It must be so much fun to spin :) The merino/bamboo looks wonderful and I bet it's very soft :)

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  5. Mr Puffy's Knitting Blog:July 21, 2008 6:12 p.m.

    Your spinning is always so beautifully done. I agree about bamboo - it is like butter - I think it is the softest silkiest stuff I've ever knit with. Curious about the garden drama....

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  6. lexaJuly 21, 2008 6:46 p.m.

    Lovely yarns. My kinda colors!

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  7. La Cabeza GrandeJuly 21, 2008 8:29 p.m.

    Your shades of orange are quite lovely, Monika! So is the lilac bamboo blend.

    Best of luck of with the robin drama in the yews.

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  8. AnonymousJuly 22, 2008 2:00 a.m.

    Beautiful yarns. I am not fond of orange but I like these colors very much.
    But of course I like the colors of the yarn you are spinning now very much!

    I am very curious about your garden...

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  9. sgeddesJuly 22, 2008 8:59 a.m.

    I love the orange with the blue - one of my favorite combos. I'm trying to spin from my stash too. I've got more stashed away than I'd like to.

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  10. Kris BJuly 22, 2008 9:15 a.m.

    You have made some beautiful yarn again. That is interesting how the extra orange made the blues less intense.

    Add another person that is interested in hearing about the back yard drama.

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  11. AnonymousJuly 22, 2008 4:49 p.m.

    Beautiful! I love the different looks from different plying methods. Thanks for your encouragement on my Navajo plying!

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  12. AnonymousJuly 22, 2008 6:37 p.m.

    Seufz - wenn ich doch nur mehr Zeit hätte....

    Monika, Deine Wolle schaut wunderbar aus. Ob mit oder ohne Orange. Und nicht nur die Farben sind schön, sondern auf das Garn an sich ist herrlich schön gleichmäßig und optimal dickdünn.

    Liebe Grüße, Juli

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  13. AnonymousJuly 23, 2008 4:57 a.m.

    Wunderschön hast du gefärbt und gesponnen, Monika!
    Liebe Grüße,
    Maria

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  14. AnonymousJuly 26, 2008 5:10 a.m.

    Herrliche Farben und herrlich versponnen - ja ... und die Fotos sind halt auch wie immer spitze :-))

    Viele liebe Grüße
    Tanja

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  15. VioliknitJuly 26, 2008 4:28 p.m.

    Beautiful handspun! I love all the orange!

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  16. Gloria PatreJuly 31, 2008 3:38 p.m.

    I am seriously in love with the orange-blue top! Such vibrant colors! You've spun it up so nicely too! Isn't it amazing how much things can change from fiber to knit? So mellow now plied with the plain color single! Yummy!

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