A Post With Pictures = Yay
I finished the bamboo blend from the other day last weekend. It went on the wheel almost immediately because it was just too perfectly summery. I don't have specific plans for this skein- I like it a lot, but at 225 yards and around worsted weight, projects are limited. I think it will make something great for a baby when the need arises sometime in the future. Maybe a hat and booty set? Or it could be mixed with another something for a wee sweater.
I love to spin small amounts of different colours because it holds my interest and keeps me entertained, but it doesn't always result in yarn that's great for projects. I'm trying to be better about spinning for specific projects. As a matter of fact, I'm planning for my first true laceweight yarn which I hope to start on my next stretch of days off next week. I can't wait.
One thing though, I know I can always use handspun sock yarn and I've finally cast on for my first handspun socks. Can I stop for just a moment to Squee!
These are from yarn that I don't think I've featured here on the blog, but you can see pictures of it and the roving I spun it from on my Ravelry page over here- it's called Trippy. I've started the second sock since this photo was taken but still haven't bound off the first as I'm hoping I'll be able to make it a bit taller still. I want to eke out as much handspun sock goodness as I can. So far this sock feels amazing on my foot- more amazing even than regular handknit socks. I am so excited to be working on these.
My goodness, those are some mighty pretty socks! I LOVE your handspun! Those colours are to die for.
Posted by: Nicole | June 27, 2008 at 04:34
Great yarn and a gorgeous sock!
Posted by: carla | June 27, 2008 at 06:45
WOW! I love the yarn(s) and socks!
How do you spin lace weight?
Posted by: Eliza | June 27, 2008 at 07:00
That handspun is gorgeous!
Posted by: Stacey | June 27, 2008 at 09:10
those are yummy yummy socks.
Posted by: meowgirl | June 27, 2008 at 09:13
All that handspun is gorgeous!
Posted by: Lori | June 27, 2008 at 09:51
Oh my gosh, definitely squee worthy! Those socks are *gorgeous*...I love those colors so much. And the handspun up top is fabulous too, what nice yarn you make! :o)
Posted by: Julia | June 27, 2008 at 14:00
Totally lovin' the socks. those are so darn pretty!
Posted by: lolly | June 28, 2008 at 05:52
Fantastic colourways! Your handspun really is beautiful!
Posted by: suzanne | June 28, 2008 at 14:47
You take the prettiest pictures of your work!
Posted by: tiennie | June 28, 2008 at 17:10
I love the colors you choose for your yarns.I wish you had a shop ;) Gorgeous socks!!
Posted by: Laura | June 30, 2008 at 18:11
The handspun is GORGEOUS!
Posted by: Emily | July 02, 2008 at 13:55
Your sock is gorgeous! I found your blog a few weeks ago and have really enjoyed it since! And I see you are a Idaho lady! I moved out west to Idaho about 10 years ago and since then have settled in NE Oregon...love this area!
Posted by: Rachel | July 02, 2008 at 18:56
oh my, your bamboo blend is delicious! I just bought a wheel - and the fact that you use a Lendrum and produce such lovelies was the clincher on deciding which one to get:) I hope one day I am capable of this!
Posted by: Stacey | August 02, 2008 at 14:39