handspun & handknit
Still spinning and knitting stockinette stitch...
I need to get more of this fiber – I only had enough for a large long swatch, but I love the way it looks in stockinette stitch. Uneven stitches. Unexpected beauty.
Mongolian Cashmere & Mulberry Silk Top in Cream
50/50, Micron Count : 16
And winding yarn...
I was the lucky recipient of Nova’s birthday contest – my first STR yarn!
Thank you so much Nova!
Comments
The handspun is so pretty! I never know what to do with the tiny skeins. I've had enough of the "one skein" patterns, too- they don't seem worthy of handspun.
Posted by: Faith | May 24, 2007 11:21 AM
Looks just beautiful. Can I touch it? ;)
Posted by: Sulafaye | May 24, 2007 01:24 PM
Gorgeous handspun. I got my first STR from Cara, but I haven't knit with it yet. I guess I'm saving it =)
Posted by: Stephanie | May 24, 2007 06:56 PM
beautiful job spinning and photographing the cashmere and silk - it looks so yummy.
Posted by: Michele | May 24, 2007 11:16 PM
So beautiful, Brooke. Your photo depicts the yarn's softness perfectly.
Posted by: Nora | May 24, 2007 11:43 PM
The spinning and the knitted handspun is gorgeous. Your spinning skills are inspirational! I do hope you enjoy knitting the STR yarn, I think you will!
Posted by: nova | May 25, 2007 12:39 AM
Your handspun is so beautiful!
Enjoy your prize!
Posted by: tiennie | May 25, 2007 02:07 PM
That Mongolian cashmere looks amazing! Just uneven enough to be perfectly perfect.
Posted by: Sarah | May 30, 2007 07:35 PM
Hey there,
i love ur blog...I have added u as a link on my last knitting post
luv Abby
Posted by: luv abby | June 7, 2007 10:29 AM
beautiful picture, where are you, we need an update...
Posted by: Lisa | July 12, 2007 11:52 AM
Oh wow, must get some of that fibre! It looks wonderful. Must be a joy to spin and knit with.
Posted by: vera | July 14, 2007 08:06 PM
The yarn you spun looks fabulous - and I bet it is incredibly soft, too. I can't seem to spin anything that finely.
Posted by: Beth | August 7, 2007 06:35 AM