tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25604704.post1181235475836344066..comments2023-10-16T04:24:18.761-04:00Comments on Smoking Hot Needles: Hand carders! Monikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12088557380015172558noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25604704.post-26204228790464435712012-09-08T07:24:48.092-04:002012-09-08T07:24:48.092-04:00Beautiful experiments!Beautiful experiments!Waldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03455450537078747858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25604704.post-1232193563341393882012-09-07T08:08:02.967-04:002012-09-07T08:08:02.967-04:00Well that is very amazing. Fancy being able to cre...Well that is very amazing. Fancy being able to create such different colours!!!2pawhttp://cindy2paw.typepad.com/2paw/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25604704.post-42610443497452613642012-09-07T04:59:57.602-04:002012-09-07T04:59:57.602-04:00I began my first foray into spinning last Friday, ...I began my first foray into spinning last Friday, using a drop spindle. I need some serious practice - so far I'm getting do to worsted weight singles! I love the look of the hand carded yarn. The blended colour gives it lovely depth. Right now I'm working with basic white tops, but once I get a little more skilled I'm looking forward to working with colour. one day...!<br /><br />Anna<br />dillpicklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10167045189440606367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25604704.post-26758545980617756312012-09-07T01:43:37.860-04:002012-09-07T01:43:37.860-04:00Spinning is an effective technique of twisting to...Spinning is an effective technique of twisting together to form yarns. Many techniques are also used. It is a very effective way to relieve stress.Knitting Needle Sizeshttp://www.yarnbazaar.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25604704.post-46736869157002535322012-09-06T18:56:21.775-04:002012-09-06T18:56:21.775-04:00I've had hand card era on my wish list forever...I've had hand card era on my wish list forever, but I didn't think the cotton carders would work on wool. Your yarn is beautiful, so thanks for teaching me something new.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13426445654825897405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25604704.post-90293368576165820082012-09-06T18:33:55.685-04:002012-09-06T18:33:55.685-04:00It's great to see an example. I always like to...It's great to see an example. I always like to see what you have spun and how you use it in projects.Beverlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08839208010062227913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25604704.post-3812996666722835022012-09-06T10:30:20.488-04:002012-09-06T10:30:20.488-04:00I really like Sid! But the way all the colors ble...I really like Sid! But the way all the colors blend is so lovely and soft looking!Bobbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15509625564463681948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25604704.post-39658508868264159152012-09-06T09:09:45.111-04:002012-09-06T09:09:45.111-04:00Overload me. I love looking at your yarns. Your ...Overload me. I love looking at your yarns. Your pictures are the best. Missed you on your break, glad you are back.Cheryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13488184219702441846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25604704.post-68626637324862760112012-09-06T08:23:40.013-04:002012-09-06T08:23:40.013-04:00
I for one have never been interested in spinning,...<br />I for one have never been interested in spinning, but what fun watching all of this turn into beautiful yarn! I admire what you do with all of this wool! Beautiful, simply beautiful! :))Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25604704.post-25434375879525704002012-09-06T05:00:46.795-04:002012-09-06T05:00:46.795-04:00So interesting how different it turns out after ca...So interesting how different it turns out after carding.<br />Is it hard to hand card? I've wanted to get a fine pair for quite some time, but haven't gotten round to it.Karen S, Lykkefantenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05933884428609837537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25604704.post-76327022511463433562012-09-06T04:41:02.060-04:002012-09-06T04:41:02.060-04:00What beautiful yarn! I particularly love woollen-...What beautiful yarn! I particularly love woollen-spun yarn - it's so bouncy and full of air.Freyalynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11911845535682123517noreply@blogger.com