Hi all! I’m Katie in Portland OR. I am still in planning mode, but I’m fairly sure I’ll be spinning part of a Shropshire yearling fleece for the Whiterun sweater by Melody Hoffman. I also have a few other colorful accessory spins that I’d like to wrap up, so may take breaks from the sweater spin to work on those. Looking forward to spinning with you all!
I finally decided what I'm spinning. I'm going to work on a large combo spin with 3 braids from Hello Yarn and 1 from Nest. They are all Rambouillet and Targhee. Planning on spinning this on my electric wheel and making a 3 ply yarn for a sweater. Aiming for dk weight.
I'm also planning a 2 ply sock yarn spin from Yarn Jam SW Merino/Nylon in Very Merry. I want to have this ready to go as this will be my advent knitting project this year. Going to spin this on my Lendrum DT.
@amandanelson this will
be so lovely on the lendrum! I always wanted to spin on one!!! Do you love yours?
@yfkadmin I love it! I’ve had it for about 8 years now and it’s my favorite wheel. I also spin on a Majacraft Suzie and have an EEW 6.1. The Lendrum is still my fave of all time and I’ve had A LOT of wheels spinning for almost 20 years. If you can get your hands on one, I highly recommend!
@amandanelson The colors in that combo spin are gorgeous. Those golden browns and teals are to die for.
Hi everyone!
This is my first time being part of a team for TdF. Last year I did it by myself. The spinning was fun and I think being part of a team will add to it! I have my fleece force braids and I’m excited to get started.
I’m trying to decide between some braids for a shawl spin. Which do you think for a 3
ply???
@amandanelson I’m testing a shawl for Andrea! It will be out before too long but I want to spin for it during TDF!
@yfkadmin Oooo gotcha! I guess whatever braids you think will show off the stitch pattern of the shawl is what I would pick! Can’t wait to see!!!!
I have two spins I want to work on during the tour. First, a combo spin of the Shaniko Silk Tour de Fleece colorway from Yarn Jam and a lovely fine wool/silk braid I got from Apothefaery. Second, I want to spin up the lovely Merinos de Arles batt that I got from Laines du Valgaudemar when I was in France last month!
How exciting! This is the perfect kick in the pants to get back to my spinning wheel!
Well, I think I am almost set to spin. Here’s my two piles of fleece all nested … the blue and green came in a braid from Walnut Farms Design Carlisle, Pennsylvania and the “Cotton Candy” on the left was gifted with my e-spinner. The blue and green will also have a solid light grey (Corriedale) when I ply, but still need to divide that braid and nest it. I am hoping to make a pair of fingerless gloves ( no thumb either ) for driving.
My TdF overall goal is to spin up the 400g of Shaniko Silk that I bought. I purchased two braids of the Fire & Ice colorway which I think will pair nicely with the Fleece Force colorway.
And since I can’t figure out how to add my photo to my profile, I’m including a shot of me.
@yfkadmin awww Thank you! It was fun joining and watching you and Trish on the live today!
This is the start of my spinning. I’m trying to focus on consistency rather than speed.
I'm just going to sneak in to the group before the TdF begins...
Hi, I'm Kelly. I did all my fiber prep a couple of weeks ago and then my drive band snapped. I just got new drive band in the mail from Paradise Fibers and I'm going to go measure and melt. Wish me luck!
@secretanalog ok I did not need to see this fiber. Now I think I need this color on the left lol
