Thursday, May 31, 2007

presenting...Grape Jelly yarn!

Final Grape Jelly Yarn
Specs:
Louet's Northern Lights roving, spaced dyed 100% wool top (8 ounces)
Color: Grape Jelly (#50)
Spun on Cascade Little Si spindle (1.125 ounce)
Plied on Lendrum Folding wheel
Yield: 388 + yards 3-ply; approx. 1.5 yards 2-ply
Weight: average 15.3 wpi; probably CYC weight 3 (light)

Close-up shot:

Grape Jelly yarn close-up
I love the colors and the feel of the yarn. Of course, I can see every flaw, but all in all, I think I did OK! I'll probably make socks with it, but I haven't decided yet. I need to rewind the skein and then put it in a plastic bag while I decide what to make.

Am I happy with it? Yes!!

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