Friday, September 23, 2011

Fiber Arts Friday: Spinning Yummy Suri

I was the chattiest member during the Tour de Fleece and because of that, I was allowed to choose anything from the Etsy Shop of Wonder or a custom batt or a skein of handspun yarn or a pattern.  Anything that my heart desired. :-)


Well, I adore the Wonder Why Gal and she adores Suri Alpaca, so I selected a beautiful blend of 70% grey suri  and 30% white merino.


The lovely pencil roving arrived at the end of August.  I was able to begin spinning it in early September and finished it last weekend.  I think pencil roving is my favorite to spin from.


The final result is 4 ounces and 252 yards.


In other Fiber Arts News: I am working on my first pair of socks, but I will have to share that next time. :-)

I hope you are having a beautiful Fiber Arts Friday and that you spend some time visiting the lovely Fiberistas who have linked in over at Wisdom Begins in Wonder.
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12 comments:

  1. Spinster BethSeptember 23, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Three things I love ... WW alpaca, pencil roving, and suri!

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  2. VivianSeptember 23, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    The yarn is beautiful! I love everything in Andrea's shop, you are so lucky!

    Sorry about the cria, but at least you have another one to look forward to, and a Halloween baby would be fun!

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  3. JessSeptember 23, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    Ooh, gorgeous!!!!

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  4. WonderWhyGalSeptember 23, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    That yarn looks yummy! Glad you enjoyed Whirlwind.

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  5. MelissaSeptember 23, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    Nice job.

    Happy Fiber Arts Friday!!

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  6. Melissa PlankSeptember 23, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    Pretty spinning!(I am definitely going to pick up a copy of Year of the Goat, thanks for the recommendation!)

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  7. Teje KarjalainenSeptember 24, 2011 at 12:39 AM

    Hi Kathryn! That wool and yarn looks beautiful! I love your sweet alpacas and big hugs to your lovely dogs!
    Have a great weekend!
    xxx Teje

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  8. Via Verde FarmSeptember 24, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    Andrea's roving is gorgeous! And your spinning is beauitful. I cannot wait to see your socks!

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  9. Voie de VieSeptember 24, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    Love that yarn!

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  10. AlittlebitsheepishSeptember 26, 2011 at 1:38 AM

    Love pencil roving, especially Wonder why pencil roving. It spins up so easily. Your yarn is beautiful

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  11. pinkundineSeptember 26, 2011 at 2:53 AM

    Your handspun look fab :) Can't wait to hear more about your first socks too!

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  12. AndriaSeptember 26, 2011 at 3:26 AM

    Oh Wow, that yarn looks gorgeous. I can't wait to see what you make with it!

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