This is the first bobbin of the purple merino-silk. (It's a lot more purple than this picture shows.) This was definitely challenging as it took me a while to adjust the wheel so I could get a strong single. The first attempts weren't twisted enough and kept breaking. There are a few white silky slubs that are a pain to deal with, but they give the single some character.
I'm trying to spin it into a fine single, so I'm going slowly with it. Unfortunately, the "dime" shot did not turn out, so I can't show you just how thin it is.
Up this weekend: I want to make more progress on the merino-silk before switching back to the Cali roving. I don't know how much time I'll be able to spend, though, as my mother will be in the area for the Gilroy Garlic Festival. I may be getting in more knitting than spinning if we go with her!
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