I think I may have spun a balanced yarn. I'm not sure here, I'm still a relative novice, but fresh off the spindle, after plying, it appears to rest pretty comfortably, without twisting back on itself.
This is some of the beautiful green merino and silk roving my parents sent for Christmas. I haven't washed it and hung it yet and it's still seems to be hanging in a manner that would suggest it is balanced. I didn't mean to but there you go. After taking the pictures, I gave it a quick soak, so it'll be knit ready by dinner time.
More pics after the bump.
Here's a close up of the finished yarn. It's not perfect but it's as consistent as any yarn I've spun to date. What makes it even nicer is that both MJ and Andrea spun a few inches of it while we were all hanging out at the Knit Cafe.
And because I'm an insane doggy mommy,
Don't judge me
I forced Panda to model my handspun. Both of these photos should be captioned, "Why dogs attack."
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You can't be 60738 serious?!?
Posted by Mary Box | July 6, 2006 2:26 PM
Posted on July 6, 2006 14:26
"Why dogs attack", Marnie you're such a riot. LOL
Posted by Amy | December 28, 2005 8:06 AM
Posted on December 28, 2005 08:06
Happy Holidays to you and Panda!!!
I'm really enjoying your adventures in Spinning - that Panda! I love how she is just curbing her obvious enthusiasm for being a model in those pics...
Happy New Year Marnie!
Posted by Bonne Marie | December 26, 2005 10:03 AM
Posted on December 26, 2005 10:03
Oh, Panda has a muzzle spun by her mommy! ;-)
Isn't it pleasing to spin a well balalnced yarn?
Posted by lynne s of oz | December 25, 2005 1:14 PM
Posted on December 25, 2005 13:14
I am so impressed! After successfully avoiding spinning, a spindle "appeared" last week and I'm about to try it.
Here goes...
Posted by Fredda | December 24, 2005 1:52 PM
Posted on December 24, 2005 13:52
Great job! It sure looks balanced to me. :)
Posted by Andrea | December 23, 2005 10:31 PM
Posted on December 23, 2005 22:31
The yarn looks beautiful, and Panda very, very patient! (grin)
Posted by --Deb | December 23, 2005 7:25 PM
Posted on December 23, 2005 19:25
I have just started spinning and it is an inspiration to see and read about youre spinning. You must be a fast learner, 'cause in a short time you have become really good at it.
You have a very helpful and sharming dog. There is no way any of my two cats would be at any help with my yarns.
Posted by Knittacia | December 23, 2005 4:02 PM
Posted on December 23, 2005 16:02
Just when I think it's not possible, that dog just gets cuter.
Congrats on the yarn progress, I'm sure your twist and consistency improve with every skein you make.
Posted by Jenna | December 23, 2005 3:16 PM
Posted on December 23, 2005 15:16
Re: balanced yarn. I think that it's likely balanced, though I know that if you let yarn sit on the spindle (or bobbin) for a length of time it will get used (?)to that amount of twist, and if you ply it so it hangs straight, it will, in fact, no longer be balanced when it's wetblocked. However, it's only been a couple of days since you spun the singles, right? So you may well have spun a balanced yarn! :D
re: panda - you are such a bad mommy! (just kidding). That's one hell of a K9 you have there... I wish I could meet her in person. I think she's the perfect dog for you and Leo.
Sravana, who will be getting a second poodle in *2* days! :D :D :D
Posted by sravana | December 23, 2005 11:01 AM
Posted on December 23, 2005 11:01
Since Panda is both beautiful and well balanced, your spinning has to be, too.
Posted by Roxie | December 23, 2005 10:59 AM
Posted on December 23, 2005 10:59
beautiful yarn! and a VERY good dog!
Posted by Catie | December 23, 2005 10:33 AM
Posted on December 23, 2005 10:33
Beautiful yarn.
Beautiful pup!
Posted by jessica~ | December 23, 2005 9:23 AM
Posted on December 23, 2005 09:23
Panda is so cute. And so patient.
Your handspun looks great. I can't wait to be able to spin a balanced hank.
Miss you!
Posted by Julia | December 23, 2005 9:22 AM
Posted on December 23, 2005 09:22