Finally!
I had started this spin, probably two spin-ins ago. But, I just finished it today and I had to show you!
It's my second ever cable yarn!
What do you think?
If you can remember, a cabled yarn is two 2-ply yarns combined into one 4-ply yarn. The two 2-ply yarns have to be overspun in order to have enough twist for the 4-ply. See those bobbins above? I snapped that right before spinning up the cabled yarn. That's some tight yarn!
This time I actually took the time to be sure the yarn was a bit more consistent than the first attempt. Doesn't mean perfect, of course. Just means this one has less irregularity, I think. I was so excited to try it the first time, I kind of threw the consistency idea by the wayside, lol. This time, I made the extra effort. Not sure which I'm more attracted to yet though. Sometimes, I really like the look of yarn that has been more obviously touched by the hand…other times, I like a yarn that is closer to your standard, all-purpose yarn. What's that about?!
Geez. As usual, this still needs to be washed. It would be better to show you after a wash and the yarn has relaxed into its twist. This, I do know. What I don't know is why I always have to show you these things the second I'm done, lol.
But, look! It's yarn!!







Woah! So great!
I think both results are great and have their advantages – if you see immediately that it’s not industrially made, you underline the unique, “truly-one-of-a-kind”-aspect. On the other hand, if it is very even and can be “mistaken” for “company-yarn”, it shows off a lot of your skill …
But both are really wonderful
congratulations!
Thanks, Julia! I agree about the handmade versus the commercial-look. I suppose it really doesn’t matter if it looks either way as long as it is suited to the intended project.
Beautiful!
Thanks, Tina!
The colours are so pretty! I think it looks great.
Thanks, Cleo! I was just responding to Allie that it’s my new favorite spin.
Beautiful, the colors looks so yummy…
They’re cheerful, aren’t they? I think Sosae did a good job pairing these up.
That is gorgeous! Of course you should show it off!!
Lol! Thanks! I wish I had the strength to wait until it’s really finished…but I never do!
Beeeeautiful.
Yay for yarn! That’s just super duper prettiness.
Thanks! I know you’re making some awesome handspun over there too! I love handspun.
yayy, glad it’s finally done! Love how it came out
I’ve always meant to try spinning a cabled yarn and never got around to it, maybe you’ll inspire me to finally get to it!
I really like it! But it does take a minute to get a final yarn…You know me. I want to microwave it and have a new pretty to look at, lol! I must get some meditational music in my life or something.
Stunning work as always.
Thanks, Libby! I’m really excited by these colors. Don’t even know what I am going to make with this (actually, I don’t think I ever know exactly…but that’s beside the point
). Whatever it is, it’s going to have to be good!
your spun yarn makes me drool!
Thanks flora!! I have to come see what beautiful things you are making these days…and those super cute kids!!