October 31, 2011

I wish I knew what I were doing.
I decided to review spinning so that I can spin nice yarns. I started with some Shetland roving and have been working on medium-fine grist and a soft hand. As I was spinning, I thought about everything else I need to do for this study. I am going to make a list and start working through it even as I continue to work on my spinning. It feels good to be back working towards a goal again.

Spun today: brown Shetland roving commercially prepared, divided, etenuated and spun modified long draw to a 12 count at 21 wpi, but I think I'll want a bit finer, maybe 26ish.

Pause

Well, as fate would have it, I broke my leg in August and haven't been able to spin. Boot is off and I am beginning to walk, run, and get into all sorts of trouble. :-)
The good news is that I will be back at the wheel again. HOORAY!!!!

Organizing

Spent the last two day thinking; sometimes a good thing sometimes not. I have come up with a plan; using a fleece that is similar to the one I will use for the project, I will practice the preparation and spinning to see which I like best. I am starting with the finest; preparation to be determined after trial and error. The goal is to produce a yarn that will be sucessful for very fine lace; not too fuzzy and smoothe. Neck fleece from two ewes washed for the first attempts.

Day 1 IDS

WOW! I really am going to do this. OKay, first i need to work on improving my spinning so that it is more consistent for each method.
1. scarf: Worsted preparation? or woolen?  spin Very fine- not too much bounce
2. Jumper: woolen preparation and spun worsted?  worsted preparation and spun woolen? Experiment
3. Weaving: worsted preparation and spinning. (easiest- save for last.)

Find a fleece that is similar to the one i want to use and practice with it.  Save chosen fleece for samples and projects.