This is my own (non-qualifying) go at the handspinner spring competition. The brief is to make yarn inspired by the cherry blossom photo provided. There's a good prize on offer, so please have a go. More information is in the March newsletter.
I think this is my fattest yarn since my very first go at spinning, which was not intentionally fat.
I could picture those colours in a squishy arty scarf, made on large needles - cool in spring and warm in winter.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxj-WyMXj-3yTDFMlbYmAKwuC56eXUXMenEv-zMhV6YwmlDYFdTaEaCWBgqzc8YNe9EXZOVw-surtkGFYcccb2OOQTml8y4eGUEEVuMMf76hZoZpERNB2_GTUTSyj5T9KXkneql2uSXLU/s320/5605608220_5898ef2a5e_z.jpg)
The result is looking a little under-plied. I didn't want a very spirally plied effect, so was afraid to go too far. It's not set yet, I'm hoping it'll fluff up a little more after a wash.
2 comments:
Beautiful handspun yarn Shiela
planning on entering, its finding the time to finish the bobbins I already have on the go :)
((hugs))
Helen xx
Thank you Helen. I hope you do enter, I look forward to seeing what you come up with.
I'm happy to say that it's plumped up a bit now that it's washed, and I've found a lovely pattern which will be ideal. I can feel yet another WIP coming on!
x
Post a Comment