With the pandemic into year 3, I’m getting desperate to spin some yarn. Admittedly, I’m a fiber snob and it’s one of those things that I prefer to see in person versus purchasing online. Living only a few blocks from Webs, it’s fun to walk over once in a while. As the snow begins to fall, it’s time to dig out some of the vast supplies packed away.
Yes, it’s time to begin dyeing once again. During the summer I dyed some wool and spun that up already.
View more of my dyeing process here in this post.
Everything gets hung in the shower to drip dry, and is then moved to hang over the radiators.
While I was dyeing the merino wool, I also did some silk in the same pattern sequence:
The final merino wool, dried and ready for pre-spinning prep:
The final three batches of the merino wool, approximate six ounce pieces:
One thing I’ve never understood is why do independent dyers work in four-ounce batches? For me, four ounces is never enough. Not even for a pair of socks. And, if I’m going to make mittens or gloves, you can be sure that I’m going to want a matching hat or scarf.
These three, above, will each be spun on a single bobbin, then triple-plied. A total of sixteen to 18 ounces. That should be enough for some fun.