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My first skein of handspun!!!

 
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ClaireUK



Joined: 18 Aug 2006
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 8:27 pm    Post subject: My first skein of handspun!!! Reply with quote
First I split my single ply onto 2 drop spindles

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Then I place them onto my hi-tech lazy kate Embarassed

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When I had plyed it I wound it into a skein

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Once I had washed and dried it to set the twist....Voila:

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It is an undyed suffolk fleece which I bought raw and washed and carded myself. It has produced a 2 ply aran weight, but I hope to learn to spin a finer yarn with my drop spindle next time.

Claire UK
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hellomango



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PostPosted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 9:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I have already replied over on Angel Yarns but that is fab for a first yarn! Did you get my package by the way?
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ClaireUK



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PostPosted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 10:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yes, I posted piccies of it on the AY site. Where did you get the wensleydale roving? - I am assuming you dyed it yourself? It is georgous!!

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sally



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PostPosted: Wed Aug 30, 2006 3:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Oh well done, if that is a first attempt you will be a real expert, ooh, by the middle of next week at the latest Very Happy
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Kathy



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PostPosted: Wed Aug 30, 2006 10:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
It looks really good Claire, well done. Very Happy
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 5:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
That looks great Claire. Well done!
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feltedfibers



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PostPosted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 7:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hi CLaire,

That is much better than my first attempt Crying or Very sad I too find it very difficult to spin fine but I am getting "finer" if you know what I mean Surprised
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 03, 2006 6:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Wow, Claire, that's fantastic! I haven't got round to actually plying anything yet Laughing

Love your lazy kate - I might just have to nick that idea!


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