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June 05, 2006
500
This is my 500th post. And wouldn't you know, I couldn't come up with a good title.
There isn't any knitting. I think I finally finished the heel flap on my second Heat Wave sock, but I have to count again. I really miss my squares and I just don't feel like knitting anything else. So I spin....
I've had this Dudley Spinner tie-dyed roving in my stash since I first bought my spindle. I don't have a lot of it - I think that's about 3 3/4 oz so I wanted to make sure I could REALLY spin before I used it. I first saw the Dudley Spinner roving spun up at Mary's and I was INSTANTLY inspired. For some reason, when I pulled it out this weekend, I thought it was merino. I was all set to tackle merino - to see what I could do with it! And I couldn't believe how well I was doing. It wasn't until I went to look up which colorway the fiber was (Mattie in case you're interested, but I don't think she does repeats on anything) I realized that it's a wool blend. Maybe there's some merino in there, maybe not. Obviously, no matter how well I think I'm doing, I'm still a newbie. Merino, not merino, I'm very pleased with the results!
I've got about 220 yds here and it's probably overspun and overplied but this yarn is EXACTLY why I spin. So I'm happy.
And I'm ECSTATIC about how things are going with the SPIN OUT and the Registry! Do you see the total today? Over $3300! THAT'S AMAZING! I'm so thankful to all of you who've donated! Just FANTASTIC! I'm adding some new prizes today as well: Heather over at All Things Heather is putting together some hand-dyed yarns for us and Peggy at Rivers Edge Wool & Fibre has promised us some handspun yarn and vintage knitting needles. Thank you ladies! AND Tom Diak of Grafton Fibers has graciously donated a Swan Drop Spindle, a crochet hook and a pair of US8 circular needles! His woodwork is just gorgeous - make sure you check it out. Thank you TOM!
THANK YOU ALL!
Posted by Cara at June 5, 2006 10:04 AM
Topics: Spin
Comments
You keep turing out beautiful yarns like that, then you're gonna have to open a yarn shop! You were obviously born to spin!
Posted by: Carol at June 5, 2006 10:21 AM
That is beeeooootiful yarn. btw, I could be just a stump on a log but where are you seeing the amt of money donated. Every time I click on the SpinOut thing, it takes me back to your entry describing it. I don't see a guide telling me how much is donated.
Thanks and still love your blog :)
Posted by: Susanne at June 5, 2006 10:33 AM
Okay, that is sooooo beautiful - so nice in fact it almost looks like it should be gifted to a random commentor! Very random Like some one whose name starts with C and ends with A kinda like your name but with more letters! :-)
Posted by: carla at June 5, 2006 10:39 AM
You're spinning looks fabulous. Congrats on your 500th post!
Posted by: Carole at June 5, 2006 10:39 AM
It's so pretty!
Posted by: trek at June 5, 2006 10:43 AM
It looks gorgeous, Cara!
and your last post made me go place another order at Crown Mountain Farms for some of the superwash merino (and er, some silk dyed by Chasing Rainbows, oops). :)
Off to make my donation now! :)
Posted by: jess at June 5, 2006 11:00 AM
So. Beautiful. :)
Posted by: Jasmin at June 5, 2006 11:01 AM
That yarn looks great--what awesome colors!!
Posted by: --Deb at June 5, 2006 11:02 AM
Cara! That is the most beautiful yarn! You don't wear hats and it would make an awesome hat!! (hint, hint);-)
Posted by: margene at June 5, 2006 11:06 AM
Wow, that yarn looks great! I normally don't like variegated yarns but you always have the prettiest, most irresistible yarns!
Posted by: Elinor at June 5, 2006 11:29 AM
That yarn is just beautiful!!
Posted by: melanie at June 5, 2006 11:51 AM
Gorgeous. I love those bright happy colors!
Posted by: Stephanie at June 5, 2006 12:38 PM
Your doing great with your spinning. The yarn is beautiful!
Posted by: Kelly at June 5, 2006 12:49 PM
Oh my god, I'm in love...
FABULOUS!!! ; )
Posted by: Vicki at June 5, 2006 01:03 PM
Wow! That is fantastic!
And congratulations on 500 entries! Can I say I'm looking forward to 500 more? or is that too much pressure? ;-)
Posted by: Cordelia at June 5, 2006 01:14 PM
That yarn would make me happy too. You did a nice spin! I look forward to seeing what you do with it.
Posted by: Chris at June 5, 2006 02:26 PM
Beautiful, beautiful yarn, I remember when you first wanted to spin you linked to those rovings! I don't think it looks overspun/plied at all. Looks well balanced to me and it has that "koigu tightness" that I love!
Posted by: Cheryl at June 5, 2006 03:56 PM
Congrats on the big 500!! I've loved tagging along and have admired all that you've done!! Congrats too on hitting your goal and doubling it!! I will be buying some shares of pigs or chicks soon - to help hit the double double chai!! :-)
Posted by: margaux at June 5, 2006 05:31 PM
Your spinning looks fabulous!
Knit up something special to celebrate !!
Congrats on 500 - whoa... I'm no where that many posts -
Posted by: teyani at June 5, 2006 10:20 PM
Your yarn is absolutely gorgeous! I really have no desire (or time) to spin, but this might make me change my mind....
Posted by: janna at June 6, 2006 12:09 AM
Lovely yarn you created!! Happy 500th!
Posted by: Kathleen at June 6, 2006 07:21 AM
Cara, seriously - that handspun is gorgeous. Go you!
Posted by: elisa at June 6, 2006 07:45 AM
Love all that barber pole goodness! Happy 500th post!
Posted by: amanda at June 6, 2006 01:16 PM