Hello Spring!

Welcome to my fibre (textile) blog.

This last week or so I have been taken away from my fibrey goodness, but have made time for some spinning and plying and even some knitting. The process of spinning I find to be such a relaxing past time and it is being productive, so it is a win win. Same with knitting and crocheting and other creative pursuits.

In my last blog I show some pictures of some lovely English Leicester I had been spinning. Subsequent to this, I have plyed the single ply and I must say, am very pleased with the result.

English Leicester plyed (dark brown/grey) -
zoom in image (fibre sourced from Dani, in Victoria)

English Leicester plyed (dark brown/grey) -
(fibre sourced from Dani, in Victoria)

 Also, on the go, commuting to my day job I love to knitting. A couple of days ago I decided to start a pair of socks in some handspun I had recently spun. It is presently in natural cream merino, but I plan to dye it once I have completed knitting both socks. I have seen evidence that it is much easier to work with lighter coloured yarn. It is interesting concept which I'm trialling. Of course I won't be able to do that with the lovely English Leicester above.

8 ply handspun merino (merino fibre from Adelaide HIlls) and handspun by me.
This is early stage of a pair of rustic socks I'm knitting. It is likely I will dye
these to a darker colour once I've finished knitting the pair. 

I have also been work on some patterns I have made for my children. I will eventually have these available for purchase. So watch this space.

I hope you enjoy reading my blog. I would love to hear what you think and also what you are interested in.

Thanks for stopping by. Until next time, take care, and enjoy life. :)