tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post5054007437968010128..comments2024-03-26T09:40:32.468+00:00Comments on Through The Keyhole: HandspunJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-12209887936023503102017-05-16T09:47:22.535+01:002017-05-16T09:47:22.535+01:00I've never used handspun yarn before so I'...I've never used handspun yarn before so I'm really looking forward to trying it out.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-75151854082501340882017-05-15T21:26:42.230+01:002017-05-15T21:26:42.230+01:00Handspun... how exciting to try knitting with that...Handspun... how exciting to try knitting with that. Looking forward to seeing what you create Jo.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13863899802782756191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-85318884391339887612017-05-13T10:08:25.430+01:002017-05-13T10:08:25.430+01:00I've seen some beautiful spinning wheels, it w...I've seen some beautiful spinning wheels, it would be wonderful if I knew how to use one.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-11872789068545698592017-05-12T20:51:11.970+01:002017-05-12T20:51:11.970+01:00That is a beautiful yarn! I love spinning wheels, ...That is a beautiful yarn! I love spinning wheels, especially the antique ones, like you I'd love to learn how to use one.xxxSnowbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572555410663928295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-45291982441508218562017-05-11T19:35:04.564+01:002017-05-11T19:35:04.564+01:00I wouldn't have put lemon and lilac together b...I wouldn't have put lemon and lilac together but it does work really well. I'm on the lookout for a nice cowl pattern.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-32122080377802089892017-05-11T18:38:55.612+01:002017-05-11T18:38:55.612+01:00Lemon and lilac, what an unusual combination but t...Lemon and lilac, what an unusual combination but they do work well. I would go for a cowl if it were my choice.<br />Lisa xLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05286339918056081955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-84864140956218732122017-05-09T16:28:52.104+01:002017-05-09T16:28:52.104+01:00I love it too, it's so squishy and soft.I love it too, it's so squishy and soft.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-36073894587247663722017-05-09T14:53:52.672+01:002017-05-09T14:53:52.672+01:00Love. Love. R's Ruehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05711563217099699047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-26939641567415454322017-05-09T09:04:37.773+01:002017-05-09T09:04:37.773+01:00I think I'm settled on a cowl, if I can find a...I think I'm settled on a cowl, if I can find a suitable pattern. The yarn is so squishy that it'll be perfect to snuggle up in to.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-62939658151024226302017-05-09T09:02:05.353+01:002017-05-09T09:02:05.353+01:00It does look wonderful, difficult to know what to ...It does look wonderful, difficult to know what to make with it though. 😊Crimson Kettlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13701829170555353323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-65062033701098137742017-05-09T08:43:56.044+01:002017-05-09T08:43:56.044+01:00It's really interesting hearing how people hav...It's really interesting hearing how people have got into spinning but to be able to spin wool from your own sheep must be very special indeed. I haven't picked up my crochet for a long time now, the knitting bug has taken over. I think we all go in fits and starts when we enjoy different crafts.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-57554031236981034592017-05-09T08:23:09.254+01:002017-05-09T08:23:09.254+01:00I'm always fascinated by demonstrations of spi...I'm always fascinated by demonstrations of spinning at craft events. There was a lady who made yarn from her own sheep supply and she was an interesting person to talk to. I would love to see her in her own home in Derbyshire, but it would be a trek to get there. I have the book of knitting patterns given to me by DiL at Christmas sitting on the shelf with me doing nothing about starting a make although I have the crocheting on the go. Your yarn is very special with a lovely colour combinations of lemon and lilac. Linda Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10634839688042592781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-26187684895781101822017-05-08T13:41:45.964+01:002017-05-08T13:41:45.964+01:00I'm definitely leaning towards a cowl, I think...I'm definitely leaning towards a cowl, I think it will knit up snuggly soft.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-5988252799277871182017-05-08T13:38:12.395+01:002017-05-08T13:38:12.395+01:00That does look a lovely yarn, great colourways.
Ho...That does look a lovely yarn, great colourways.<br />How about a scarf or cowl?<br /><br />All the best JanLowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-81327581846415198902017-05-08T09:07:27.694+01:002017-05-08T09:07:27.694+01:00I can't wait to knit it up and see how the col...I can't wait to knit it up and see how the colours come out together, it's such pretty yarn.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-69401789523182466802017-05-08T08:16:19.624+01:002017-05-08T08:16:19.624+01:00How wonderful that you're going to learn to sp...How wonderful that you're going to learn to spin, especially as you already have a spinning wheel. I can see your move is already opening up so many opportunities for you. Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-146206129779102912017-05-08T08:12:33.921+01:002017-05-08T08:12:33.921+01:00I agree, I just have to find a suitable pattern no...I agree, I just have to find a suitable pattern now.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-52544756223785486982017-05-08T08:11:08.608+01:002017-05-08T08:11:08.608+01:00I do too, knitting and crochet, not to mention spi...I do too, knitting and crochet, not to mention spinning, went out of fashion for a time but it's certainly very popular again now. Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-85177373182727802042017-05-08T08:09:35.585+01:002017-05-08T08:09:35.585+01:00I think there'll be enough yardage to make a c...I think there'll be enough yardage to make a cowl or a pair of mittens, though I'm leaning towards the cowl.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-11227540334179244772017-05-08T08:08:20.463+01:002017-05-08T08:08:20.463+01:00Great minds think alike. The yarn's beautifull...Great minds think alike. The yarn's beautifully soft, I think it will make a great cowl.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-75379709298725345382017-05-08T08:07:00.421+01:002017-05-08T08:07:00.421+01:00The colours actually put me in mind of one of the ...The colours actually put me in mind of one of the very first things I ever knit, it was a scarf and the colours were quite similar.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-81927325898591228562017-05-08T07:57:12.073+01:002017-05-08T07:57:12.073+01:00Such a beautiful colour combination. Sadly whilst...Such a beautiful colour combination. Sadly whilst I love real wool I can't wear it next to my skin. I do have a spinning wheel and finally will learn how to use as there are several courses available locally. Looking forward to seeing how it knits up.mamasmercantilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14011278973985658118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-51654554569783186122017-05-08T00:22:31.074+01:002017-05-08T00:22:31.074+01:00Pretty yarn, Jo. A cowl or scarf would be my sugge...Pretty yarn, Jo. A cowl or scarf would be my suggestion. It looks so soft, it would be nice to have on the neck and near your face.Jennifer Hayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04685253944514672324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-38664779370736752792017-05-07T22:38:04.254+01:002017-05-07T22:38:04.254+01:00I think it's so wonderful that these crafts ar...I think it's so wonderful that these crafts are being enjoyed today by so many people. I find it quite mesmerising watching someone spin, perhaps a cowl would be the thing to make as the wool's soft, you can nestle into it when it's cold xxMylittlepieceofenglandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13010447131003277696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-48007243342647926922017-05-07T22:13:58.319+01:002017-05-07T22:13:58.319+01:00Beautiful yarn from lovely sheep. Look forward to...Beautiful yarn from lovely sheep. Look forward to seeing what it becomes. It will depend on how much you need for something. Galant above could always try the Stylecraft Special DK as it is all acrylic & squidgy soft. Have a good week Jo & take care.Susan Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11945482062858126629noreply@blogger.com