Tag Archives: Spinning

Time for Fractals Again

Posted on March 1, 2018 by silvergrrl

For my next spinning project, I am going to spin a braid using fractal spinning. Briefly, this means I’m spinning and plying the yarn to get specific color changes that look lovely when you knit it up. This time I’m … Continue reading →

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Catching Up

Posted on March 1, 2018 by silvergrrl

I’ve finally finished spinning my 3 yummy fibers that I wrote about last – the Alfalfa Green, Deep Sea, and South Pacific Yak/Silk blends. The finished yarns are 2-ply fingering weight, perfect for shawls and wraps. Those are what I’m … Continue reading →

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Alfalfa Green 

Posted on December 7, 2017 by silvergrrl

To continue from my last post, I’m spinning the Alfalfa Green Yak/Silk first. This is from Abstract Fibers – if you can find fiber from them, go for it. It’s a dream  to spin! And you can see the care … Continue reading →

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Fiber that Makes Me Go Mmmmm

Posted on December 3, 2017 by silvergrrl

I had a very tough time deciding what my next spinning project should be. There’s all the lovely stuff I brought home from SAFF, plus all the lovely stuff I got at our new Columbia shop Luna Lola (also at … Continue reading →

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The Final Batt

Posted on September 20, 2017 by silvergrrl

I am now spinning the last of the batts I got last year at SAFF. It’s different from other batts that I’ve worked with in that is a single fiber type, merino wool. I was drawn to it because of … Continue reading →

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How the Camel/Silk Came Out

Posted on September 20, 2017 by silvergrrl

I just wanted to post a quick update on the Camel/Silk blend that I wrote about last time. After I soaked it and hung it to dry, it seemed like it was not as soft and drapey as the yak/silk … Continue reading →

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More Exotic Fibers – Camel/Silk Blend

Posted on September 7, 2017 by silvergrrl

I am making excellent progress on my stash of exotic fibers. The camel/silk blend I spun today is the second-to-last variety I had left. I had sort of expected that it would be similar to the yak/silk blend I did … Continue reading →

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Back to the Bunny – Angora Batt #2

Posted on August 29, 2017 by silvergrrl

I decided to spin my other Angora batt for my next project.This batt is called Untamed Woods, and the colorway is green with yellow and blue highlights which make for a visually interesting spun yarn. The fiber content is only … Continue reading →

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The Yak/Silk Gradient Swatch

Posted on August 29, 2017 by silvergrrl

In my last post, I talked about spinning a gradient yarn from two colors of Yak/Silk blend fiber, and promised a picture. Well, here it is. The yarn felt wonderful to knit. While I’m not completely crazy about these two … Continue reading →

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My New Love – Yak/Silk Blend

Posted on August 24, 2017 by silvergrrl

After yarn-bombing, and after the Starry Night silk, I have turned my attention to a new exotic fiber blend – Yak and Silk. At SAFF last year, I bought the most gorgeous green 50%-50% yak/silk fiber. I already had some … Continue reading →

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