Tag Archives: creativity

I have to admit, I was a little worried about that last batch of yarn. After I wound it off on the niddy-noddy, it actually about 25 feet longer than the previous batch of 3-ply. For the same weight of … Continue reading →

OK, here’s a mystery. When I am spinning separate bobbins to ply together, like I’ve done this week, each time I weigh out the wool for that bobbin so they are equal. Since I’m spinning pretty consistently now, it makes … Continue reading →

Lovely but short spinning session today. It really calms my mind. I enjoy it so. I’m in a great position to finish up this bobbin tomorrow and ply it, just as I’d hoped. Until tomorrow.

As expected, I only had enough energy and time for about 20 minutes of spinning tonight. But that’s enough, I made more progress on the current bobbin. I’ll most likely get about the same amount done tomorrow night, which is … Continue reading →

I finished the second bobbin of the 3-ply in progress, and started the third. I am content not to push myself too hard, now that vacation is over and I’m back at work. That first 5-day week after the holidays … Continue reading →

Today’s big insight: the elephant now knows how to spin. What’s that, you say? What elephant? Conjures up quite a mental image, doesn’t it? Granted, I am taking some liberties with the published science. But loosely speaking, we can consider … Continue reading →

Today I spun the third bobbin and plied the three together. There is a velvety feel to this Falklands yarn that I like very much. It’s hard to describe, but I have noticed it in each of the three plied … Continue reading →

I finished the second bobbin of this “plying round” of Falklands today, it was sweet and easy. I’ve noticed that I’m starting to get callouses on my “pinching” fingers, the ones I use to control the twist. That helps! Tomorrow … Continue reading →

I’m starting to get antsy about spinning something with color in it. I love color. All this white wool is starting to get old. BUT the discipline of daily practice with the inexpensive wool is SO paying off! I keep … Continue reading →