Childs Play Handspun

I have a new goal for shows and that is to spin up a sample skein of each of the fibers I carry in the booth. First up is MIO Roving: 

This fiber is incredibly bouncy and spongy to spin. The yarn comes out the same way without even trying. The color I chose was Childs Play. 

It was really fun to see how the colors came together as I spun it. Overall, a really fun yarn. 

This is the original roving before it was spun. You can find the spinning fiber here and the final yarn for sale here.

Photo Friday: Double Rainbow

Black Sheep!

Another Black Sheep Gathering has come and gone. It was a great show this year. I had a lot of fun.

I even got out of the booth for a little bit too! I got a fringe twister for making my ends pretty on my weaving. I also couldn't resist this Polwarth from Huckleberry Knits. It's in color Lady Edith. I just had to have it. I'm thinking of spinning yarn for another tunic dress for my girl. I bet it will be beautiful spun up! Then on the right is fiber from Knitted Wit from her Indiegogo campaign. I absolutely love it! I think it would make another fun top for the girl child! So now I have lots of projects to look forward to!

I also got some spinning done at the show too! I need to set the twist on these and then they will be ready to knit! I want to knit up little samples for the booth to show how each spins up. From left to right: Merino/Tencel in Little Koi, Merino/Tussah Shadow in Apple Cinnamon (coming soon), and Superwash BFL in Copper Kettle.

Photo Friday: Dogwood Blossom

Black Sheep Gathering

This week I am putting the final touches on everything to get ready for Black Sheep Gathering in Eugene, OR June 20-22.

If you are going make sure to stop by and say hi! I have lots of new yarn and fiber in the booth! I'm really looking forward to everything!

Photo Friday: Fuzzy Slippers

New! Shawl Pins

New from Plover Designs ~ 3 new designs and 2 different metals!

• Olive in Copper and Aluminum
• Treble Clef in Copper and Aluminum
• Triangle in Copper and Aluminum

If you are familiar with Plover Designs then you know how wonderful their shawl pins are! These new designs make a great addition to their collection!

Photo Friday: Mt Hood

New! Yakkity Yak Sock

I am gearing up for Black Sheep Gathering June 20-22 in Eugene, OR. For me that means lots of new yarn and fiber! So much still to do and dye!

I finished this up this week! It is my new Yakkity Yak Sock. It is 60% Superwash Wool 20% Yak 20% Silk. Just let that sink in a bit! It is so soft and luxurious! The bit of silk gives it a subtle luster and the yak gives it a soft heather color without even trying. I am in love! I think it would be great for treat-yourself socks or a scarf or shawl to keep you cozy. This yarn is unbelievable how wonderful it is! It is even machine washable! Though, I still would suggest handwashing. I have already had people trying to scoop up this yarn before I even had a chance to post it! It is in the shop and will be in my booth at Black Sheep too!