Smatterings

  • more little bits.. a contest!

    I can't be certain what this fiber is exactly.  Silk, certainly.  Merino, probably and possibly alpaca.  I'm not even sure when I bought it.  If I had lots of time, I don't, I'd go back in my posts to see if I referenced it.  It is sure to be there somewhere.  Maybe later.  I've been playing with those little bits of fiber that are samples or leftovers.  I'm trying slightly different techniques, and spinning on spindles that I've been ignoring awhile.  I decided to carry this little Bosworth in my bag and spin whenever I had a few moments.  For example, stopped dead on the highway waiting for traffic to clear.  Or, waiting for my order at the Mexican restaurant.  Or how about while going over the day with an employee.   I think I've gotten quite a bit done in that found time.  10 minutes, remember??

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    Here's the deal..let's make it a contest.  I don't have any idea how much yarn is on the spindle.  It was spun and plied on the spindle you see.  Leave me a comment telling me how many yards you think are on the spindle.  There will be a prize for the person who guesses correctly.  I'm thinking a sock kit.  Comments will close Saturday night.  If more than one person guess correctly, I'll put your names in a hat and C can draw a winner.  The winner will be announced Monday morning.

    34 responses to “more little bits.. a contest!”

    1. Manise

      76 yards is my guess. Cute Bosworth spindle!

    2. Donna B

      65 yards. Thanks for the fun!

    3. moiraeknittoo

      I’ll go with 47, because it’s one of my favorite numbers. Regardless, it looks fabulous! Also, it’s been a while since I visited outside of googlereader, and I love the spindle header image. Those are beautiful!

    4. Laurie

      102

    5. Divine Bird Jenny

      I’d say 100 yards. 🙂

    6. Lynn

      134, I don’t know why.

    7. Jean

      My guess is 145 yards. This yarn is appealing to me and the spindle is really dear. It must be lovely to have so many for you to try out.

    8. Linda M

      170 yards but I’m probably too high. It is lovely.

    9. Katie K

      I have no idea, so I’ll guess 88.

    10. Gertieanne

      I say maybe 75 yards?

    11. DebbieB

      123 yards. What’s the woven fabric underneath?

    12. margene

      Oh, I’ll play! 119 yds

    13. Laura

      My guess is 56 yards. I’m probably a little low. Love the spindle! One of these days I would like to get a Bosworth.

    14. Sharilyn

      Enjoy reading your blog! I’m guessing 82. Thanks for asking!

    15. Amy

      I’m going to guess 86 yards. I haven’t plied with a spindle in a long time. I like to spin on a spindle and ply on my wheel. That’s what works best for me!

    16. Tammy

      92 – and very pretty! T

    17. Hanna

      I’m going to guess 175. That’s one full spindle!
      I have a contest at my blog, too! (It’s at http://evergreenknits.blogspot.com/2008/11/woodland-collar-and-contest.html) It’s kind of fun to see who comes out of the woodwork for them …

    18. Kathy

      120 is my guess!

    19. Gail

      I guess I will say 73 yards.

    20. trek

      I’d have to guess 78 yards – just because that’s the first number that jumped into my head when I saw the spindle.
      Very even spinning, BTW.
      (visiting from ministrone soup)

    21. elizabeth

      I’ll guess 99 yards! It’s amazing how much you did in just a few minutes here and there!

    22. Marguerite

      110 yards. Thanks for letting us guess.

    23. Susanne

      I am going to guess 113 yards of yarn! Pretty subtle colours. Great contest…

    24. claudia

      111 yds. What a good use of time.

    25. Margaret

      147yds. Lovely!

    26. Beth

      Out of the woodwork, that’s me
      I guess 212 yds.
      Whatever the yardage, it is pretty yarn.

    27. Paula

      91, because I once got 182 yards of 2-ply on a similar spindle. Win or lose, it will be interesting to hear how many yards you have there!

    28. CindyCindy

      I’m going to guess 163. It looks very finely spun and I have no idea the size of the spindle;–)

    29. Diane

      84 The sweater looks really cozy!

    30. Mindy

      I am guessing 123.

    31. Donna

      My guess is 85

    32. Diane T

      Definitely 90 yards. Oh, definitely. Now off to enter the other contest just for fun.

    33. Steph

      150 yds? total guess….

    34. ikkinlala

      I’ll guess 81 yards.

  • hot sky

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    Winter sky. 

    4 responses to “hot sky”

    1. Manise

      Oooh, pretty! Sunrise or sunset?

    2. Lynn

      I love the shapes of spruces against the sky.

    3. Kathy

      Oh, wow!

    4. Carole

      That’s gorgeous. If only it weren’t so cold out there!

  • coopworth fiber challenge

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    Saturday I received a little bag of this.  One of our guild members donated Coopworth fleece from her flock for a fiber challenge.  It was well skirted and ready to wash.  Each of us was given 3 oz.

    • wash
    • card
    • spin
    • knit

    Sunday was cool and windy.  Perfect for washing my little bag of wool.  By Monday morning it was dry enough to run through the carder.  I'll bag the processed fiber until I finish my Rhinebeck sweater.  Any time spent at the wheel should be to fill the last two bobbins needed for that project.  Last sleeve, front bands and collar still to go.

    9 responses to “coopworth fiber challenge”

    1. elizabeth

      Love those tips! It’s amazing the difference a little color on the tips will make in the carded fiber.

    2. Laurie

      Love Coopworth! What will you knit with three ounces?

    3. Valerie

      Oooh…coopworth! It takes dyes beautifully, has great luster and is very strong. Do you have to knit with it? If I recall correctly, it’s what Sara Swett uses in her tapestries.
      If I were in the exchange, I’d do some canning jar dyeing and make up a postcard sized tapestry.

    4. Kathy

      Ooooh, fun! Look forward to seeing what emerges!

    5. cyndy

      Good for you, showing restraint by finishing up one project before you move on to the next…and that Coopworth looks so tempting!

    6. Donna

      I washed mine Sunday too. Last night I carded it and got it spun up while my girlscouts were working on their Mother Bear Project.
      Not sure which hat I am going to knit yet. Still thinking on that one!

    7. Sarah

      Aren’t the colors seriously gorgeous?
      I just used a dogbrush to comb mine out the after I washed it, locks and spun them up already, the yarn came out beautiful!!

    8. gayle

      Beautiful fiber!
      I’m trying not to think about the fleeces I have stashed at the moment – I’d resolved to get some knitting done before I did any more spinning. But, oh, my…
      Trying to resist the call of the wheel.

    9. calicokitty6

      I love the colors in this fiber. Mine is sitting here waiting for me to spin it up. I have a couple of hats in mind and plan to send it to the charity Jean mentioned.

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