Sapphire (cobalt?) Handspun
February 5th, 2007
I just finished dying some handspun merino that I recently finished spinning. I mentioned this spinning project in one post and haven’t said much about it since. I’ve been spinning along happily every once in a while, making progress every week or two. It was really enjoyable and much easier to spin than the two previous projects I had started. The fiber was so soft, and I was excited about being able to dye it when completed.
Actually, it was while spinning this fiber that I realized that the simple spindle I bought to start is mightily unbalanced. The difference between that one and the two new ones I bought is incredible. I don’t think I’ll be using that one too much since this project is done.
I must say though, I love the color.
I wasn’t expecting it to be quite as light, but it is nice nevertheless. There is a slight variation in color in the yarn, but that’s just due to partially being wet. I imagine it will look most like the lighter shades when it’s dry.
I’m thinking that I’ll make a nice fluffy scarf out of it. I seem to remember a simple one-row handspun scarf pattern from the Yarn Harlot. We’ll see, but I can’t wait until it dries!
The merino looks gorgeous Kristin!