Following my recent frustrations with generally overspinning and plying yarn I decided to have a proper look at how my wheel was running. I spent quite a bit of time sanding the new bobbins and oiling the workings so that the belt turned them properly. The result is properly wound singles.
And sensibly plied yarn. Rather than the tight angry mess I had before.
I feel so pleased with myself. I can't stop looking at the finished article because it seems so implausible that I could have made it. I will really enjoy knitting it up. I think it is going to become a Christmas scarf for a man, so I won't give any more of my plans away.
I really want to spin some more but I must concentrate and get some work done. Hooray for me!
3 comments:
Yay, so glad you got your wheel working nicely again. Lovely looking yarn. It does look like humbugs too.
That yarn is lovely! Looks good enough to eat and full of minty goodness :D
Hiya,....I most definately covet your yarn, seductively twisted in just the way to make your fingers itch to knit it. Well done, I'm very impressed.
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