[desireeross]

Good afternoon kp's

We had a really good trip to the Outer Hebrides recently and the scenery so inspired me. I've knitted a shawl that depicted the sky - posted in another section and I'm going to knit this superwash merino that I dyed and spun. I have over 900 yards fingering weight. This Dun Carloway an ancient castle going back to the Romans I think. These colours are not what I usually spun or knit so it'll be interesting. I have a pattern in mind using the brown for thin stripes. But as often happens what I start doing and what I end up knitting can be worlds apart. We have an international flight next week so I may save it for then

 

[wordancer]

Lovely, show us when finish.

 

[Cdambro]

Beautiful yarn from a really neat inspiration.

 

[mama879]

They really are a great match. Again you are a true artist . I know the shawl will be wonderful.

 

[RobynMay]

WOW! Did you dye the yarn too? It is gorgeous! Can't wait to see the completed projects!

 

[desireeross]

WOW! Did you dye the yarn too? It is gorgeous! Can't wait to see the completed projects!

Yes, I dyed the fibre first, then I spun it. Not the greatest photo but it gives you an idea. This is superwash merino

 

[It'sJustMe]

Gee, never would have guessed the yarn you spun would have begun its journey looking the way it did. How exciting!

eta - Looking at your inspiration photo, and then your dyed batts (is that the correct term?), and then the spun yarn, well, there seems to be a leap of faith because the dyed un-spun wool looks so different from your starting point and finished product.

 

[desireeross]

Gee, never would have guessed the yarn you spun would have begun its journey looking the way it did. How exciting!

I know. It's always a surprise. I've yet to spin a braid and know exactly what the result will be

 

[JuneB]

Intresting how Mother Nature shows us color combinations... I sure do think that shawl will be gourgous!!! Great job spinning Isn t it rewarding

 

[Bfirebaugh]

Good afternoon kp's

We had a really good trip to the Outer Hebrides recently and the scenery so inspired me. I've knitted a shawl that depicted the sky - posted in another section and I'm going to knit this superwash merino that I dyed and spun. I have over 900 yards fingering weight. This Dun Carloway an ancient castle going back to the Romans I think. These colours are not what I usually spun or knit so it'll be interesting. I have a pattern in mind using the brown for thin stripes. But as often happens what I start doing and what I end up knitting can be worlds apart. We have an international flight next week so I may save it for then

You are so very talented! You must be a super fast spinner too. I try to spin an hour or so each day but I would never be able to finish as fast as you. You are my hero! ????????????

 

[Lurker 2]

Beautiful, Desiree! Looking forward to seeing the finished shawl.

 

[JuneB]

Not sure if I m fast spinner I am retired so other than farm chores and house pets I have all day to do it. But thank you... Heh heh never thought of myself as fast

 

[desireeross]

You are so very talented! You must be a super fast spinner too. I try to spin an hour or so each day but I would never be able to finish as fast as you. You are my hero! ????????????

Ah, thank you. I do spin and knit fast. I took up spinning to slow me down, it didn't!

 

[Babalou]

The variations in the green yarn are really pretty. Your yarn will make a wonderful memory of your trip. Beautiful spinning!

 

[Hazel Blumberg - McKee]

Your yarn is exquisite!

Hazel

 

[amoamarone]

Lovely!

 

[Spooly]

The colors are beautiful. Looking forward to seeing your finished project.

 

[shepherd]

Yes, Yes, Yes!

 

[kybrat]

Great yarn, you are very talented in choosing colors that go really well together!

 

[Janallyn]

You inspire me, I only have a navajo spindle, no clue how to use it, your yarn is exquisite

Jan