A couple of weeks ago I started spinning
Drops of Jupiter. It took me way longer than it normally would to spin 4 oz. I can sometimes get that done in an evening depending on how thick I spin it. I was spinning Jupiter on the thin side with the intention of making a three ply yarn. I wanted to over-ply it as to make a stronger sock yarn which seems to have worked well for me in the past.
Sunday evening I finally had it all spun and ready to ply.
Within an hour it was all done and soaking. I hung it by the fire to dry (yes - it's cold enough again to have the wood stove up and running). I was able to take some photos yesterday when it was sort of dry.
I think I plied it enough so it will be durable.
I am anxious to cast on some socks with it. A simple ribbed pattern will work great. And I think I got enough yardage to make it work if I make the socks short. I might even make the heel and toes from another yarn just to make sure. But I have time to think it over. I still have two other pairs to finish plus my Elowen - which I tackled last night and am well on my way to finishing.
2 comments:
I haven't successfully spun sock yarn yet but it's on my list of things to do. Yours is beautiful.
It's so pretty Donna. I love the name of the colourway.
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