First plying
So a deadline I've had noted in my calendar for months was either incorrect, or it had changed and I just found out I have 2 weeks less than I thought. Oops! So still no new knitting to blog. I have however, really been trying to spin at least a few minutes each day.
And what better incentive than a fabulous new spindle.
I looove it! Now I understand what people mean when the say "spins beautifully". It's a Viking Santa spindle who sells on eBay. I don't think he has any up currently, but they go up at pretty regular intervals. I deeply coveted one of the inlaid bead versions, but they went for a little more. It's hard to tell from this photo angle, but the hook has a little counter-weight bend to the top. It has so much forward momentum when I carefully placed it down to photograph it spins back and forth on the table for nearly a minute or two.
My first plied yarn! I think it looks more like rope, but you know.
Comments
I have the most beautiful spindle my sis gave me for Christmas, and nothing really to show for it yet! I have tried once, but I think the several minutes a day is a good idea!
Posted by: Beth | February 27, 2007 08:17 PM
that is one BEEEOOOOTIFUL spindle. :) and good job on the plied yarn! practice makes perfect (that's what i was told). tee-heeeee
Posted by: Jen da Purse Ho | February 27, 2007 08:50 PM
My first spindle spun ( & plied) yarn looks nearly identical to yours except that its white instead of wine colored! Practice is the only way to get the hang of it.. and a fabulous spindle definitely helps!
I'm looking at purchasing a Golding spindle when my birthday comes around this year.. expensive but definitely worth it!
Posted by: mouse | February 27, 2007 09:23 PM
It sure beats the pant off my first attempt. I tried for Andean plying and got myself in such a tangled mess and almost cutt of the circulation from my hand! Your's looks pretty nice for a first try, and love the color!
Posted by: emily | February 28, 2007 07:35 AM
that is a beautiful spindle! I love the different woods. your first plying looks nice and even! not bad for a first attempt! (I can't even imagine what mine would look like!)
Posted by: stacey | February 28, 2007 08:35 AM
Gorgeous! (the spindle AND the plied yarn) . . . before you know it, you'll be spinning-addicted and shopping for a wheel for your lovely craft room!
Posted by: chris | February 28, 2007 09:18 AM
Yay for first plied yarn! It's lovely. What a gorgeous spindle too.
Posted by: Jennifer | February 28, 2007 10:55 AM
Wow, that spindle is a work of art! I think the plied yarn looks yummy too, pretty colors.
Posted by: lobstah | February 28, 2007 11:01 AM
That spindle is just gorgeous! I think your yarn looks darn good, too.
Posted by: Arleta | March 1, 2007 08:05 PM
I love that drop spindle, it is so totally gorgeous! I'm going to stalk ebay and buy myself one...
Posted by: kelp! | March 1, 2007 11:29 PM
Beautiful spindle and beautiful spinning result!
Posted by: Joanna Kostrzewa | March 2, 2007 01:05 PM
I love the shape of the spindle - I can just imagine it going around and around.
Posted by: Jo | March 6, 2007 08:17 PM