Now, what to do with it..... I have ended up with about 171 yards and it is definitely thick and thin. I did get more consistent but it is not even.
I think its made more uneven by using the park and draft method but I was unable
to get the hang of spinning the spindle and drafting.
I may not have the right kind of spindle. Maybe I need to make a CD spindle with a bottom whorl. Not sure.
I do think that I will be able to get more even singles if I get a spinning wheel, but that is far down the road. I'll need to practice with my spindle more. I need to get more wool.
I don't have a drum carder or hand carders so I need something that is 
ready to spin but not sure what to get. Anyway, I have included some pictures of my yarn. I can't think of anything to knit with this, any suggestions? 
I'll probably end up with a scarf since there isn't much yarn, only 171 yards. I would have more if I had spun thinner singles but this is the first one.
Lovely yarn! with that yardage, you can get a nice soft scarf, or a hat and matching mitts.
ReplyDeleteDo a search on Etsy on SALE fiber or DESTASH fiber. I have several in my favorites that are as much as 8oz. for $10 (very cheap). Usually the going price for fiber is $3-4 an ounce, more for pure merino or superwash.
Nikki
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oh by the way, you can access my favorites to see what rovings/batts are there. I spin, and my 13yo just started, and my 10 yo wants to. On a single income, I have to get fiber as cheaply as possible... so I have some good choices earmarked.
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