By Madame Purl, on August 31st, 2011 The fleeces have arrived! They are just as gorgeous this year, but as you can see I cut back. Only two this year… the little white one is Lucy – a BFL that is just 1.9 pounds. The grayer – and she is more gray than brown this year is 3.5 pounds. That is Dora, [...]
By Madame Purl, on October 5th, 2010 I couldn’t resist spinning up this lovely batt – it’s about 24 to 26 wpi and will be a 2 ply for some socks.
It’s called Acorn – perfect for Fall spinning and knitting. Of course all these side projects are not helping with my UFO knit down that my guild is doing. The [...]
By Madame Purl, on August 3rd, 2010 A few weeks ago Julie sent me some wool and alpaca to card and blend together. I finally finished it today and it’s ready to wing it’s way back to her.
Jasmine had to help. Every time I get my make shift light box out she’s kitty on the spot. Sweet Pea had to [...]
By Madame Purl, on July 28th, 2010 Remember this roving…
So 4 ounces has become approximately 550 yards of this lace weight yarn.
Not exactly what I expected. It’s more brown than I thought it would be, but still lovely. I’m thinking the next 4 ounces should be socks – a nice [...]
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