Chocolate Alpaca & Tussah Top

I finally decided to do something with the chocolate alpaca/silk single I spun  up a while ago.  I originally wanted to knit it up into something lacy as a single, but after soaking it I decided against that.  All the kinks came out, and it really wasn't twisting very much, but it felt too string-like to me.  I knew that this stuff -- being alpaca and silk -- could be *much* softer.  So ply, I did.  (And I couldn't get a decent photo for the life of me -- maybe it's the shiny silk that was messing me up?)

After plying I ended up with a nice soft, drapey yarn.  And I still have a respectable 84 yards or so from my 2 ounces of fiber.  I should be able to find something to knit out of that. 

You may see a bit more spinning on the blog in the next month or so.  I finally picked up my copy of The Alden Amos Big Book of Handspinning that has been lying around unread for ages.  Just reading through it has given me the spinning bug!

Comments

[Michelle]

I don't know one single thing about spinning, but that yarn looks yummy to me. Whatcha going to make with it? Any hints?

[Jan]

That yarn looks even more enticing than chocolate, Julie!

[Vicki]

It is just beautiful! I can't wiat to see what you can spin up next :)

[chris]

Ohhh, your yarn is just gorgeous, almost edible!

[chris]

Ohhh, your yarn is just gorgeous, almost edible!

[Cindy]

It's lovely. Sometimes I try to get more yardage by using singles when they really want to be plyed.

[Kelly]

Beautiful handspun!

[--Deb]

That yarn looks so, so lovely! I love the hint of different colors against the chocolate!

[Lisa]

That yarn is beautiful! Looks scrumptious to me!

[vanessa]

yummy!

[michellelmf]

Oh what great yarn!

[rebecca]

it's absolutely gorgeous! such a beautiful combination of colors!