Spinning for consistency

Tomorrow will mark two months that I’ve been spinning on Ruth, my Kromski Sonata, and although I have a long way to go, I must say that I’m thrilled with my efforts. I’ve watched numerous tutorials on YouTube and even purchased five spinning classes on Craftsy and I’m slowly seeing more consistent yarn, with each spin.

Handspun yarn - fingering weight
Handspun yarn – fingering weight

This is what I’m currently spinning. It’s merino combed top roving. The micron count is 15.5. You know what I’m learning? I naturally tend to spin thinner yarn! That’s perfect for me, since I love using laceweight and fingering weight yarn. Even though that is the case, you will usually see me knitting with a worsted weight yarn. Since I’m now spinning my own handspun yarn, I think it’s high time I change that, don’t you?

Handspun yarn worsted weight_2 4.9.16
Worsted weight handspun yarn, two-ply

And here’s the same yarn I turned into a two-ply yarn this past weekend. I dug out my good camera, Nikon DSLR and took the pictures within the post.

Handspun yarn worsted weight_1 4.9.16
Super soft handspun worsted weight merino yarn

You can see the handspun yarn a bit better with these two pictures, right? With my newest spin, top picture, my handspun yarn is even more consistent. I cannot wait to finish spinning this yarn, plying and waiting to see what it will become.

Yesterday, my brother and nephew stopped by from Richmond. My sister in law wasn’t feeling well so she stayed home. It was a lot of fun visiting with them and they left out at noon today. My nephew was very fascinated with spinning and I gifted him with some of my super soft merion top roving (15.5) microns and he asked for a few additional samples. He wanted my two ply yarn (second and third picture) but I told him that I already had a project set aside for that skein…

Handspun dyed yarn_4 4.5.16

and so he selected three yarns from my handspun (dyed) yarn stash that I’ve shown in the above picture. I have spun much more yarn than this; however, this is all of my dyed yarn.

Raw snacks bean and veggie chips
Two types of raw snacks; Bean chips and Veggie chips

Another way I enjoy being creative is in the kitchen. This past weekend, my Excalibur food dehydrator received a serious workout. Here’s a glimpse of what I made. Black bean chips and veggie chips. I used juicer pulp (carrots, celery, collards, ginger, garlic, pineapple, apple) to make the veggie chips. Because of the added fruit, they have a mild sweetness to them. They’re really good! I also added additional veggies along with freshly ground spices and herbs that I ground in my mortar and pestle.

The bean chips are spicy, along with the obvious ingredients… black beans, I added a variety of freshly ground spices and herbs, Korean chili powder, homemade barbecue sauce, mustard and a few other ingredients. These are delicious. I’m so glad I made a lot. My daughter has been steadily eating them.

This week is going to be super busy, but I will get everything accomplished. I hope you all do too! 🙂

2 thoughts to “Spinning for consistency”

  1. Beautiful spinning! Most spinners tend to go thinner as they become more experienced then have to re-learn how to go thick! Since you love thinner yarns, I think you’ll find your spinning sweet spot soon!

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    Opal @ThreadLover Reply:

    Thanks, I hope so. I’ve read that. I have been spinning a few yards of thick yarn, so I won’t lose the thick yarn groove. Heh.

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