It’s been a long time since we’ve seen any handspun yarn on this blog, eh?
One ounce of wool roving (breed unknown/unspecified), handdyed by me, 2-ply, spindle spun on a midi Bosworth spindle, plied on an electric spinner. This was my rest-between-sets project while I lifted weights, no joke. What else can you do for 90-180 seconds?
I was aiming for worsted weight but don’t think I quite achieved that, too many years of ultra-fine laceweight for my hands to let go of habit. Looks like beginner’s yarn, doesn’t it? I had to ply this yarn twice, actually, the first try was underplied and looked stringy and miserable.
The fiber was a gift from a work colleague. Her parents had passed away, she was clearing out their home, and when she found a small carton with wool that used to belong to her dad, she gave it to me. I can’t remember what the box said anymore, but I vaguely remember thinking it looked like a laboratory supply. I dyed it and then it sat in my stash for probably 7+ years.
I’d like to make it into something that I can give back to my friend. However, the wool is not great for wearing (scratchy), plus it would felt upon washing, and I have only an ounce. So… any suggestions for a nonwearable, won’t-need-to-wash-it-ever something or other that I could make with 1 oz of DK weight yarn?
It is so pretty!! I used to think I never wanted to learn to spin, but when I see something lovely like this, I feel like perhaps I might want to try it!!
Could it be cold water gently washed? I have not much concept of how much an ounce is, but perhaps something like a coffee cozy, or a small lined purse with a long icord strap, could be gently rinsed if it got dirty?
Book cover or book mark? Knit a few panels of lace and glue them around a wide-bordered picture frame (maybe your friend would put a pic of her father in there)? Coffee mug cozy (but that may need to be washed, on occasion)? This sounds like it wants to be something decorative for the house. http://tillyscottage.com/guerilla-knitting/
I think I did a coffee cup cozy but I didn’t remember to weigh the yarn.
http://www.ravelry.com/projects/tobyjavin/garter-mug-cozies
Maybe a mason jar cozie?
Its great to see your spinning again! But, I’ve got no suggestions for you.
bookmark? or if you have enough yarn, how about a cell phone case? or perhaps a case for one of those portable drives?
I second the notion of a mug rug or a set of coasters. Do you have a Weave-It? They make woven squares that would be perfect for that application.