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Warpy

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81. Mostly wool but sometimes I treat myself

Wed Feb 25, 2015, 02:45 AM

Feb 2015

to a blend like alpaca and silk. It's pure luxury to spin.

Right now, I'm plying some rainbow painted merino wool on one wheel and I started spinning some Targhee wool on the other but it's in a colorway that isn't very successful (it was a gift, I'd never have bought it) and I don't think it's even going to be attractive if I finish it in fractal spinning.

The rainbow Merino is sock yarn. I have no idea whether I'll actually knit the socks or I'll just give up and weave something with it.

ETA: spinning is something you can learn in half an hour but it takes a lot of practice to get good enough at it that you can spin what you want to spin.

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I made a scarf [View all] Aerows Feb 2015 OP

I love you. You are so funny!! bravenak Feb 2015 #1

I have an ugly ass sweater Aerows Feb 2015 #3

If the sweater if made of woolly material and stretches, and if it has sleeves that are fairly wide, sabrina 1 Feb 2015 #16

Dear Goddess Aerows Feb 2015 #23

Were you, Aerows, the person here who reuses aluminum foil so there'll be less waste? RiverLover Feb 2015 #44

No LOL Aerows Feb 2015 #57

Lol, no we don't need them, but they are fun! sabrina 1 Feb 2015 #45

I barely wear a coat. bigwillq Feb 2015 #2

I'm one of those always-cold people. Exhibit A Feb 2015 #5

Good for you! oldandhappy Feb 2015 #4

I'm a socks-to-bed guy elias49 Feb 2015 #6

I learned covering my head the hard way Aerows Feb 2015 #17

It has been Jamaal510 Feb 2015 #7

My old coat was approaching the point of being embarrassing so I made myself a new one this year. WillowTree Feb 2015 #8

Pashmina wool scarfs are great! Lars39 Feb 2015 #46

If you have a pic, I can help. Aerows Feb 2015 #62

How nice of you! WillowTree Feb 2015 #66

It looks great Aerows Feb 2015 #67

Thanks. I enjoyed doing it. WillowTree Feb 2015 #68

The relief of getting Aerows Feb 2015 #75

I am trying to picture how you accomplished this. Is there a youtube video with instructions? Tuesday Afternoon Feb 2015 #9

I posted a pic Aerows Feb 2015 #15

Try this: Tanuki Feb 2015 #18

Well, no Aerows Feb 2015 #20

When I wear holes through my socks... Brother Buzz Feb 2015 #10

I'm not collecting dryer lint Aerows Feb 2015 #19

Seriously, repurposing is a big deal my world and I applaud your efforts Brother Buzz Feb 2015 #25

I have successfully spun dryer lint Warpy Feb 2015 #76

Whoa, you know how to spin? Aerows Feb 2015 #78

Mostly wool but sometimes I treat myself Warpy Feb 2015 #81

Ah, Warpy, isn't that something on a loom? Brother Buzz Feb 2015 #79

No, you spin on a spinning wheel, spindle, or electric spinner Warpy Feb 2015 #80

A hat? Thought by now you might have one of these... countryjake Feb 2015 #11

countryjake Aerows Feb 2015 #21

Is it below freezing again there, today, or has the cold moved further East? countryjake Feb 2015 #52

My kitty Aerows Feb 2015 #58

Mercy! You made me LOL! Hekate Feb 2015 #36

I thought it Aerows Feb 2015 #37

Stay warm, Aerows! It's wicked cold where you are. Hekate Feb 2015 #39

Ha! I was ready to make a cross-country trek to help her... countryjake Feb 2015 #53

CJ, you Aerows Feb 2015 #60

Awww, you make me blush! Feelings are mutual, Aerows. countryjake Feb 2015 #84

You could make a watchcap- here's a youtube showing how to make a fleece one marzipanni Feb 2015 #12

Oh thanks! Aerows Feb 2015 #22

It was 65 here GummyBearz Feb 2015 #13

Rub it in Aerows Feb 2015 #70

This is it. Aerows Feb 2015 #14

All it needs is a few embroidered owl pics pinboy3niner Feb 2015 #38

Damnit PB39 Aerows Feb 2015 #40

You could take up knitting. progressoid Feb 2015 #24

It's knitted n/t ReRe Feb 2015 #27

It's impressive either way. progressoid Feb 2015 #50

You don't wear the Bigfoot suit--it wears you! :) nt pinboy3niner Feb 2015 #54

I would have nightmares... ReRe Feb 2015 #55

OMG! SoapBox Feb 2015 #28

The itch Aerows Feb 2015 #59

This might be how stories of Sasquatch sightings Tanuki Feb 2015 #30

Oh my goddess I want that. F4lconF16 Feb 2015 #33

It's fitting wheniwasincongress Feb 2015 #35

I think there's an unwritten law... TeeYiYi Feb 2015 #83

Oh.em.gee...lol. ..nt TeeYiYi Feb 2015 #63

Looks like a yeti. The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2015 #77

my wife bought me bike shorts olddots Feb 2015 #26

Oh come on Aerows Feb 2015 #31

"What are you doing to beat the cold?" Spitfire of ATJ Feb 2015 #29

It's just plain cold Aerows Feb 2015 #32

I thought it was funny when I was in California.... Spitfire of ATJ Feb 2015 #49

Our house wheniwasincongress Feb 2015 #34

Strip of sweatshirt about 15" wide and able to circumnavigate your head at an angle Warpy Feb 2015 #41

The cold is ridiculous Aerows Feb 2015 #42

I love this thread! Too funny! beveeheart Feb 2015 #43

Let us entertain you Aerows Feb 2015 #65

I like it, good job. ladyVet Feb 2015 #47

Thank you! Aerows Feb 2015 #82

I am in Portland OR, to beat the cold I am putting on socks and shoes. dilby Feb 2015 #48

I'm living in San Diego, Ca. Pyrzqxgl Feb 2015 #51

Wear pantyhose under your regular pants when it's really cold LiberalEsto Feb 2015 #56

That works? Aerows Feb 2015 #69

This thread is comedy gold... TeeYiYi Feb 2015 #61

I aim to please Aerows Feb 2015 #64

yesterday was 3 degrees. PERIOD irisblue Feb 2015 #71

I know we're dramatic Aerows Feb 2015 #72

majik does sleep wrapped on my head when it is cold... irisblue Feb 2015 #73

Mine sleeps directly on my hip Aerows Feb 2015 #74