My First Spin-A-Long

Goodness, it's been awhile since I've posted anything! It's good to have some time to be here!

I've been busy with Christmas, the shop, my oldest turning 16 this past Wed (and a big 'ol party coming up tomorrow!) and playing with my friends in a spin-a-long. My good friend and fellow Phat Fiber contributor, Sue, owner of The Critter Ranch, hosted a Spin-A-Long featuring batts from her animals in colors inspired by Birthstones! The group of us are on Ravelry talking about all the colors, posting photos of the batts we received, and keeping each other updated on our spinning progress.

I chose tourmaline in honor of Kitty turning 1 in October. Here are the photos of the batt, the yarn in progress, the finished yarn and my first swatchings (with Kitty approving along the way). I haven't decided if it'll be a hat for her or a sweater. If it's a sweater, it'll have to be a top-down, seemless yoke with the rest of the body finishing up in a complimentary color. I'd love to hear some opinions about how to use this!!

Enjoy the slide show!

 It's Fiber Arts Friday, so head over to Wonder Why Alpaca Farm and enjoy some other fiber-friendly blogs!! I'm off to make fudge and clean for a party!!

Comments

[Wonder Why Gal]

That roving and the yarn are simply gorgeous and I love how they are knitting up. I quite often refer to fiber as delicious and I could totally just gobble that right up.

Thank you for sharing and Happy Fiber Arts Friday!

[AllyB]

Oh man, that was a breath taking batt. The most brilliant colors I've ever seen. Your handspun is equally beautiful and I'm sure whatever you decide to make with it will be great. Happy Fiber Arts Friday!

[Mary]

Wow, beautiful. I wish you lived closer, I am new to spinning and also have Boggs DVD and am learning all sorts of fun and new things. We raise alpacas and I process all my own fleece too. I love your stuff!!!

[Jess]

Ooh, that is lovely yarn, I can't wait to see the FO!

[Halfpint]

That is absolutely beautiful in all its stages