This is my 500th post. And wouldn’t you know, I couldn’t come up with a good title.
There isn’t any knitting. I think I finally finished the heel flap on my second Heat Wave sock, but I have to count again. I really miss my squares and I just don’t feel like knitting anything else. So I spin….
I’ve had this Dudley Spinner tie-dyed roving in my stash since I first bought my spindle. I don’t have a lot of it – I think that’s about 3 3/4 oz so I wanted to make sure I could REALLY spin before I used it. I first saw the Dudley Spinner roving spun up at Mary’s and I was INSTANTLY inspired. For some reason, when I pulled it out this weekend, I thought it was merino. I was all set to tackle merino – to see what I could do with it! And I couldn’t believe how well I was doing. It wasn’t until I went to look up which colorway the fiber was (Mattie in case you’re interested, but I don’t think she does repeats on anything) I realized that it’s a wool blend. Maybe there’s some merino in there, maybe not. Obviously, no matter how well I think I’m doing, I’m still a newbie. Merino, not merino, I’m very pleased with the results!
I’ve got about 220 yds here and it’s probably overspun and overplied but this yarn is EXACTLY why I spin. So I’m happy.
And I’m ECSTATIC about how things are going with the SPIN OUT and the Registry! Do you see the total today? Over $3300! THAT’S AMAZING! I’m so thankful to all of you who’ve donated! Just FANTASTIC! I’m adding some new prizes today as well: Heather over at All Things Heather is putting together some hand-dyed yarns for us and Peggy at Rivers Edge Wool & Fibre has promised us some handspun yarn and vintage knitting needles. Thank you ladies! AND Tom Diak of Grafton Fibers has graciously donated a Swan Drop Spindle, a crochet hook and a pair of US8 circular needles! His woodwork is just gorgeous – make sure you check it out. Thank you TOM!
THANK YOU ALL!
You keep turing out beautiful yarns like that, then you’re gonna have to open a yarn shop! You were obviously born to spin!
That is beeeooootiful yarn. btw, I could be just a stump on a log but where are you seeing the amt of money donated. Every time I click on the SpinOut thing, it takes me back to your entry describing it. I don’t see a guide telling me how much is donated.
Thanks and still love your blog 🙂
Okay, that is sooooo beautiful – so nice in fact it almost looks like it should be gifted to a random commentor! Very random Like some one whose name starts with C and ends with A kinda like your name but with more letters! 🙂
You’re spinning looks fabulous. Congrats on your 500th post!
It’s so pretty!
It looks gorgeous, Cara!
and your last post made me go place another order at Crown Mountain Farms for some of the superwash merino (and er, some silk dyed by Chasing Rainbows, oops). 🙂
Off to make my donation now! 🙂
So. Beautiful. 🙂
That yarn looks great–what awesome colors!!
Cara! That is the most beautiful yarn! You don’t wear hats and it would make an awesome hat!! (hint, hint);-)
Wow, that yarn looks great! I normally don’t like variegated yarns but you always have the prettiest, most irresistible yarns!
That yarn is just beautiful!!
Gorgeous. I love those bright happy colors!
Your doing great with your spinning. The yarn is beautiful!
Oh my god, I’m in love…
FABULOUS!!! ; )
Wow! That is fantastic!
And congratulations on 500 entries! Can I say I’m looking forward to 500 more? or is that too much pressure? 😉
That yarn would make me happy too. You did a nice spin! I look forward to seeing what you do with it.
Beautiful, beautiful yarn, I remember when you first wanted to spin you linked to those rovings! I don’t think it looks overspun/plied at all. Looks well balanced to me and it has that “koigu tightness” that I love!
Congrats on the big 500!! I’ve loved tagging along and have admired all that you’ve done!! Congrats too on hitting your goal and doubling it!! I will be buying some shares of pigs or chicks soon – to help hit the double double chai!! 🙂
Your spinning looks fabulous!
Knit up something special to celebrate !!
Congrats on 500 – whoa… I’m no where that many posts –
Your yarn is absolutely gorgeous! I really have no desire (or time) to spin, but this might make me change my mind….
Lovely yarn you created!! Happy 500th!
Cara, seriously – that handspun is gorgeous. Go you!
Love all that barber pole goodness! Happy 500th post!