Failed handspun hat | July 26, 2008 @ 7:31 pm |
 Wish it wsa softer!! I have a couple of baby knits to do (and soon!) so I decided to make a handspun baby hat out of my N-ply yarn, but it is just not going to do. I spun it so tightly that it is very rough. I don’t think it will soften with the wash either. But look at the colors/striping!!! It couldn’t be more perfect. I think this just convinced me to do N-ply again soon. Back to the stash I go to choose another handspun. This will be frogged and made into a bag or something that isn’t going to be next to skin. Really, I spun it THAT tight!!! Yarn is handspun Lovesticks sw merino in Patina, fingering weight Navajo plied |
Comments (9)
Comment by reenie
Made on Saturday, July 26th, 2008 @ 7:45 pm
Wow- you are a good spinner.
Wish I had the patience to be that ‘exact’. haha
you rock
Comment by LisaK
Made on Saturday, July 26th, 2008 @ 8:14 pm
Gorgeous subtle colors there. It would make some good tough socks, if you have enough yardage.
Comment by Stacey
Made on Saturday, July 26th, 2008 @ 9:55 pm
aw, it is so pretty though! It will make a sweet little bag…breathtaking actually.
Comment by Linnea
Made on Saturday, July 26th, 2008 @ 10:11 pm
Oh, it’s very pretty yarn. I love the color changes. Will you please show me how to Navajo ply when you visit? [Singsong, tempting voice] I’ll let you use my WooLee Winder and extra bobbins… ;)
Also, how the heck did you manage to spin up that merino/tencel blend I sent you a while ago into such beautiful stuff? I broke some out this evening and had a heck of a time with it.
Comment by Jennie
Made on Sunday, July 27th, 2008 @ 2:14 am
Wow! That’s definitely pretty stuff. Sucks that you have to frog it. :(
Comment by Katie
Made on Sunday, July 27th, 2008 @ 2:23 am
That is so sad. It looks gorgeous knit up! I found a new source for undyed fiber with some more exciting blends that I plan on ordering next month. I am certainly going to do this colorway by the boat load.
Comment by Brandy
Made on Sunday, July 27th, 2008 @ 4:11 am
That is some gorgeous striping though!
Comment by Sonia
Made on Sunday, July 27th, 2008 @ 5:12 pm
Love the color and stripes!
Comment by Opal
Made on Monday, July 28th, 2008 @ 7:15 am
Despite the texture, the visual results are magnificent. :)
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