Last night, after I thought I was done for the day, I grabbed some Petey Pete on super wash Merino fiber (long time fiber stash inhabitant), and started spinning. I filled one bobbin quickly, but left the second one for today.
It was quickly plied, since I was trying to spin thicker this time.
It was dry within the hour, and here it is, some squishy, super soft Merino yarn, 2-ply, 120yds.
There will be more of this fiber, I have another 4oz, but I'm going to do another 3-ply with it, to mix things up a little. I can't tell you how much I'm looking forward to tomorrows rest day. I've got to catch up with housework, and laundry etc. before we go into the last stages of Tour de Fleece. Can't wait for it to be over.
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5 comments:
Oooh I really like that one!
Your fiber came out beautiful, so many warm colors.
I'm with you wishing the tour was over! Tomorrow I go back to work (after having the week off), so my spinning time will be abbreviated. That just adds to my stress, wanting to finish.
That said, do you think you'll participate again next year?
I REALLY like that merino yarn!
It's hot here too. Thank goodness for a/c.
Although I've been spinning a bit for TdF, I refuse to push myself to the point that it stops being fun. I did that the first time I did a TdF and vowed that would be the last time. My body just can't handle that much repetitive stress.
Oh, I am so sorry it is so hot, glad you have the cool basement though!!! The poor pups.
The wool looks extra soft and cuddly. Not long to go, it is a rest day today (Monday) I believe the Alps are to come, 2x 2700m mountains they have just said on the radio!!!
I love that you show the before and after pictures of the fiber. You choose colors I never would have thought I'd like but then you show them spun up and I'm amazed. I think I need to go outside my comfort zone :) Great spinning! (did you get the fiber I sent you from my blog contest?)
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