Keeping the postman busy

More deliveries this week.

Firstly from Posh Yarns this wonderful sock yarn

No real plans though I thought maybe one skein for a pair of socks and the other for a shawlette. But who knows I'm always changing my mind.

And from they same part of the world these lovely merino/silk rovings from Hedgehog Fibres.


Now I promised to show you what I'm working on with my spinning wheel.
One bobbin full of Optim from The Fibre Hut (bought at a craft show)

and working on a second of merino also from The Fibre Hut.

This two ply together beautifully and should provide 200gms of fingering weight yarn.

Keep smiling :-)

Spinning complete

I have been busy knitting lately but unfortunately can't blog about it at the moment. As soon as I can you will be the first to know.

A week or so ago I did complete some spinning. This was a beautiful handdyed merino roving was bought at Queensland Spinners, Weavers and Textile Artists earlier in the year.

I created a simple 2ply spun on my Majacraft Suzie using my new jumbo plying kit and tensions lazy kate. It is amazing how much easier spinning can be when you are using the correct tools.

This 255gm roving yielded 1125m of yarn. I divided it into two skeins to make life easier. As to what I'm going to do with it I have no idea. I may keep one skein and sell the second so I can keep funding my addiction :).

I'll share my next spinning project later in the week.

Keep smiling :-)

A nice little suprise...

in the post this morning from Eat, Sleep, Knit.

Madelinetosh Tosh Sock in Lichen
Fleece Artist Merino 2/6 in Victoria
Madelinetosh Tosh Lace in Lichen
As you may have noticed, in the top photo, my little helper was on hand in case I needed any assistance. Izzy is almost all grown up having just celebrated her first birthday.

Keep smiling :-)