Time for Finished Object Friday... and I do have something to share! I'm pretty excited about this...
So you may be wondering (or not) :) how I got from this:
First I spun the roving into "singles:"
When I finished two spools of singles, I then plied them together. (Here is a link to a video, showing how plying is done, if you're interested...) :)
After plying, I wound the yarn onto a niddy-noddy.
From there, I tied it off really good (to keep it from tangling...)
And then it was time for the yarn to take a bath!
Washing the yarn helps to set the twist, and keeps it nice for when I am ready to knit with it! After it is nice and dry I wind it into a skein, and it's ready to go!
So what have you been crafting recently? Any valentine's projects?
(hmm... looks like Linky Tools isn't a free service... I may be redoing how we share projects on FOF... just found out.) :) (ETA: I mean, this is the last time I can use it as a free service... I think I've found another free link hosting site, though. But I will miss the pictures!) :)
What fun! While I prefer to buy my yarn, I can see how spinning your own could be fun, too.
ReplyDeleteI don't have anything finished, but maybe I'll come back later with my "in progress."
Boo about the Linky tool! - I'd heard they were going to do that.
ReplyDeleteLove the color of your yarn! That must give you a real neat feeling to make your own yarn and then make something with it! Cool!
Here's my FOF...
http://4lilacbushes.blogspot.com/2011/02/finished-object-friday.html
Very interesting post Charity...the yarn turned out so pretty..I haven't been crafting but,cleaning and weeding...working on transforming my bedroom..housekeeping seems to be a never ending project :) Blessings,Shelley
ReplyDeleteYou did a wonderful job on that! Also, thank you for your condolences. ((Hugs))
ReplyDeleteYou are just too industrious! ;) Whatcha planning to make with it? I love the color!
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