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I am finally spinning! I've been working on it for a few weeks now, but as I am unschooled in these things, I was unaware that the wheel I was borrowing needed all the little adjustments adjusted. Once that was done, things clicked! It is far from perfect, but I love it just the same.
I am addicted to the creaks and crackles of the wheel, the whirling of the bobbin. I could just sit and listen to the wheel, but what fun would that be. I want to spin. I have said before, there is just something about taking a pile of fluff and turning it into a usable yarn and then creating something usable from that yarn. It has been calling to me for some time now. I have been spinning on a friends borrowed Ashford single treadle Traditional. But, I have decided I want top purchase an Ashford double treadle Traveller. It just fits my household better as it takes up less room and there is less of a chance of the little ones running into it. Now I just need to decide when and from whom I will purchase it.
This is a photo of the new roving I purchased this weekend in Lewisburg at Mad About Ewes. It drafts beautifully as it has a longer staple. The color is beautiful too. I have enough of this to eventually make a sweater and will keep you posted on the progress. But for now, I must return to basket weaving as I have orders to fill and shows to prepare for.
5 comments:
Beautiful yarn! When I first started to spin I wondered how other spinners were able to look around while spinning because it was not clicking for me. I got better and then we had a power outage and I spun the most consistent yarn I have ever spun. I started on a Babe Pinkie but ended up buying a Traveler when I knew I was going to stick with it. You will love it.
Good luck in your search for a crochet sweater pattern...try LionBrand or Crochet Pattern Central.
Looks like you have fallen hard :-)
Welcome to the fold ;-)
What is the fiber that you are spinning from roving?
Hi,
I just stumbled upon this blog.
I enjoyed it very much.
I would love to learn Basket making,but im not sure where to
start or what type basket to begin with.
Your Baskets are lovely.
cyndy..I believe it's Romney. I bought it at Mad about Ewes in Lewisburg. Started with 20oz, went back and bought the remaining 3lbs! Great stuff.
MaryEllen...where are you from? There are numerous websites that sell beginner kits. Check out www.countryseat.com, they also have a state listing of teachers, you may be able to find one in your area. I would start with a simple market basket or a berry basket. Let me know how you make out! Good luck, it's a very inexpensive craft to get into.
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