Friday. Oh how I love you! But, some Friday’s are just uber-appreciated. Today is one of those days.
It has been a busy week here, work has changed things up for me and I have still not gotten into a good rhythm with the new schedule, thus Friday arrives and I am still feeling a bit “behind the eight ball” with a list that still has things to get done.
Time coordination – the bane of my existence. Seriously.
And, apparently plying is right up there as well.
Which brings me to the Fiber portion of today’s post! Thanks to Rachel for hosting Fiber Friday’s!
I spent some time this week plying up the singles I spun. Some of it was lovely, and some…not so much. It is the one aspect of spinning that I really struggle with. I look at all the amazing photos of plied yarns that drift around on Instagram and I am in awe that people do this so well, yet it seems somehow elusive for me. I struggle most with worsted spun yarns – but maybe that is because the loftiness of woolen spun yarns fills in the plying problems I seem to have. I am not sure exactly how to fix this, but I am really thinking a plying class is in order.
But, not one to give up – I will “re-ply” this yarn and see if I cannot improve the areas where it is under-plied, or not plied as the case may be. I will update you next week on how this re-do goes!
There is some welcome rain forecast for today, and while an “on the road” version of Happy Hour is not looking good for today, there will be a snacks and beverages to usher in the weekend. Photos courtesy of last week’s FriYAY celebration that were preempted on Monday for a more somber post.
And, lest you think there were no links this week – you’d be incorrect! There are a few, even a few spectacular ones:
First off – everyone could use More Love! (and right now it’s free!)
Gradient Knits – how I love thee!
Perhaps you’d like a Party on your needles?
This is such a fascinating construction method.
And, then there is Jutta! I am in love and I am pretty sure that Genevieve needs one!
That’s all I have for today, Gentle Reader. Have a fantastic Friday and be safe this weekend.
Oh, JUTTA! That’s adorable. I have an I-cord machine, so the thought of all that I-cord hair doesn’t make me faint as it might have once.
(The link to “fascinating construction method” also goes to “Party”…)
I can’t judge plying, but I do know the colors in those plies are beautiful! I’ve resisted casting on for Vamping, but as soon as I find the right yarn …
Have a great weekend!
“Party on my needles” will be on my needles soon – most gradients are so short, alas, so I’ll do it in a heathery yarn.
Fantastic links, thank you- love the Party shawl. Also , I am not a spinner but I adore handspun yarn–yours is the kind that makes me (almosssst) wish I was a spinner.
Maybe someday when I am better at sitting still ;-).
Have a great weekend.
Your snacks look delicious! I am looking to relax a bit this weekend, which may only happen on Sunday evening. Regardless, Happy FriYAY!