Saturday, June 28, 2008

hand spun lace first

Just a little post to share some hand dyed, hand spun yarn in a little sample swatch.

This is a little less than half ounce from the first Cormo fleece. A little acid dye and the new steamer gave us results better than expected. You know we're a little snobby when it comes to yarn and we both love the results.

It went from this ....

to this......


and finally to this



It feels as soft as Malabrigo lace weight. Just a little taste of things to come and all we can say is oh my!! Great hand and dreamy softness. The Mrs is now asking for enough for a top. This was almost lace weight but I think doing a three ply will give it the right thickness.

Off to bed so we can get up early for the dye fest.....

7 comments:

  1. Gasp! Droooool! Covet! Isn't "feather and fan" terrific at showing off your handspun? Have fun dyeing today.

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  2. Your samples are gorgeous. You two will be having fun this summer :-) Have fun today.

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  3. oooooh, that's pretty!

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  4. Ooooooh, aaaahhh! Lovely.

    Hope you are having fun at the dye fest.

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  5. Anonymous8:03 PM

    OMG!!! Its sooooooo lovely

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  6. Oooh! Well aren't you something! That's gorgeous. Have fun with the dying! :-)

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  7. Anonymous1:30 PM

    What a lovely color

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