I finished spinning up the last of my Corriedale roving this morning!
Here is a closer pic of how the spun wool looks.
After taking several deep breaths, I slowly started to pull the spindle apart.
It worked perfectly. The ball didn’t collapse afterward nor did the hook snag any wool when I pulled it through the middle of the ball.
Now, I don’t know what to do with it. I would prefer the finished product to be a two-ply yarn. Plying it will help balance the yarn and lend it a more consistent thickness. I started out spinning with my muscles and nerves tensed and finished very relaxed. If left single ply, the yarn will read like a book.
I had originally intended to ply it with the brown roving I received two days ago. Yet, that would leave me in the same predicament. I would need to search for something to ply the 2nd ball of brown roving with.
I could ply the wool back onto itself, but I’ve never done that with such a large ball. I’ve only tried the method with just a few yards.
Well, that settles it. I need to go buy more roving. Grin.
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Your first home spun wool? Holy cow that’s awfully nice. And it’s nice and fine too. You should be very proud!
Looks great! What a cool drop spindle. I’ve never seen one like it before!
It looks great! I’m sensing the beginnings of a fiber addiction! :)
That’s a niffty spindle you have. Brooklyn Tweed has done wonders with handspun yarn and garter stitch – when you have enough yards I would consider his garter stitch scarf.
Wow, that’s your first handspun? It looks really fanastic!
Nice job! I’m not a spinner, but your’s looks great. Hope you can find a worthy project for it!
Looks perfect! You are too good! Congratulations!
Wow, that’s way prettier than my first spinning attempt!
Oops, that last comment was me. ;)
Way to go, nimble fingers, OK, dyeing soon?
Giggles
Vicki
Very cool! I have to start spinning the wool I bought last month… I am eager to try, after seeing your results. :)