The first little shrug is completed; it is a size 12 months.
I will start another one is size 2 years today for big sister!
It is a thin yarn but has a halo so it is going to be very soft to wear!
I fluffed up the washed fleece outside so I could pick out and shake out some vegetable material.
Today I will put it in the pot and dye it a light sage before I card it and spin it.
It takes a big of time but enjoyable every step on its way to becoming yarn!
This is one pound of Gulf Native Fiber.
I have several skeins already spun from years past in natural
and two in light rose which I had dyed from Prickly Pear Cactus fruit
so I think the sage will make a good complement for some colorwork knitting ahead!
You described fiber madness perfectly! People always wonder why I bother with the messy parts of spinning. It's hard to explain the satisfaction you get from the whole sheep to shawl process.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet Bolero. And the fluff looks so soft!
ReplyDeleteHow lovely!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet little shrug. It's perfect for a little one. I do miss every part of spinning. Thanks for taking us along with you as you process this one.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Betsy
The finished shrug is adorable!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous fleece and gorgeous sweater.
ReplyDeleteoh I see a beauty in light sage!! Yes
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