Today I found out that I could only knit a row or 2 before I needed to take a break on my new shawl. The rows are getting incredibly long. I increase by 6 stitches every other row. I am almost back to we’re I was before I had to tink 10 rows. It is going to be the perfect summer shawl. It just might be next summer before it is ready.
Ok, so I said I found balance today. It was in the form of one of Mr. Golding’s drop spindles. The spindle is so incredible. It is perfectly balanced. Spins like a dream. With the weight of the spindle I was very surprised to find out how thin I could spin the 50/50 combo of Merino and Silk. I don’t know why I can’t spin this fine on either of my spinning wheels. I can’t wait to see what it looks like when I ply the yarn . It definitely needs to be a 2 ply yarn. Definitely for a one of a kind project.
In the rush to make yarn to sell, I forgot how much I love my drop spindles. I learned to spin on drop spindles. Kathy Withers’s is a great teacher if you want to learn to spin on a drop spindle and are on the East Coast you should really try and take her classes. She also teaches other forms of fiber arts if you want to support a small farm and just knit or Crochet you need to try Kathy’s yarn which is available on line.
I decided today that I will no longer be taking commission work or repair jobs. This is all me no outside influence. I do know a few wonderful fiber artists at Grandmas Spinning Wheel here in Tucson who would be happy to help you out. Stop by during regular business hour’s for help.
The picture does not do the roving, yarn or spindle justice. I hope that you can see how fine the yarn is coming out. Yes it really is that thin.
