Archive for January, 2011

Handspun - David’s Gift

Sunday, January 30th, 2011

Spunky Eclectic Fibre Club - December 2010

Superwash Corriedale Top
Spinning method: worsted
Construction: 2-ply
716 m (780 yds)
220 g (7.9 oz)
1589 ypp (Sport weight)

Socks - Handspun Targhee

Tuesday, January 25th, 2011

3-ply Aran weight handspun from “Gunsmoke” Targhee handpainted fibre from Spunky Eclectic

Pattern is David’s Toe-Up Sock Cookbook (rav link) - toe-up with heel flap and garter stitch cuff.

Mercury Rising Socks

Saturday, January 15th, 2011

Knit from my “Mercury Rising” handspun (Superwash BFL from Southern Cross Fibre Club December 2010) - using David’s Toe-Up Sock Cookbook (Rav Link)