more spinning!

3.8oz (107g) of Polwarth fiber from Sheepish Creations, in Ms Merryweather.

I wanted to spin it into a two-ply yarn that was roughly worsted weight, so I started by splitting the fiber in half and spinning each half separately. I split it in half by unraveling the braid, folding it into two, and splitting it when it looked about even. Then I spun my singles, and plied them into this.

About 180m of a DK-ish weight yarn. I’m still new enough to spinning that loud, barberpoled yarns hold a lot of interest for me. I love the effect, and I love watching the colours come together when I ply.

I’m especially proud of this yarn because I got to give it away, to the girl who helped hook me up with my wheel. Not only that, but I feel confident enough in the yarn I’ve made that I’m willing to give it away to someone else. My friend has started making glass jewelry, and I offered to swap her some handspun for a gorgeous grey-and-black glass ring. I love the crafty barter economy.