I let the yarn dry and it is amazing how much BFL blooms. Here is a post wash test knit photo that also shows the color of the fiber a bit more...
Oh and after letting this dry I did a measurement on the yarn. When I blogged earlier I didn't think it was thick enough but after drying it thickened up to be bigger than I want. I am trying to achieve a sport weight yarn (12 WPI) and I spun up DK (11 WPI). It is close, so, so close but a little bit thinner single might just be the trick. I anticipate my final project will have a bit of variety though, as most hand spun projects do!
Can't wait to see how it all goes! Two pounds is a lot of fiber to stay consistent with. I am super impressed with your spinning skills.
ReplyDeleteYOU ARE MY SPINNING HERO! :) I am so impressed - teach me your ways.... :)
ReplyDeleteIt's going to be beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your samples!
ReplyDeleteMine exploded with Poooooof after drying - 9WPI, but I think I'm going to knit as worsted/aran (need to swatch) since it will compress so easily. Isn't it soft stretchy glorious yarn?
I didn't do any of the smart "tests" that you did - I just dove in and started spinning last weekend trying to make it bigger than my previous 3 plyed yarn. I have a "plyed back on itself" sample taped to the wheel and try to keep it fairly close to that. I've got 2 skeins done and plan to do 4-6 more before starting. Did I pick out a pattern? No - not yet. What are your contenders other than the Spin-Off one?
I guess I should have written this to you in an email - sorry for the novel :-)