No, I don’t mean I have been making hankies out of silk. Silk hankies are one preparation of silk that you can spin. But apparently it’s an intimidating kind of preparation, because I’ve had these few silk hankies for years without attempting it.
At the Guild weekend away, I decided to try it. I peeled one of my little stack and pulled it into a long loop, then attenuated it until it seemed about right, and then I spun a single.
The single was so fine that I didn’t finish and had to bring the rest home to finish the job. Even three plied, this is quite a fine yarn, and there isn’t much of it.
But it’s pretty! And not too difficult… and perhaps that is good, because I have been gifted more of these, undyed, by a friend at the Guild. So perhaps I could dye them and spin some more… you just never know!
Local & Bespoke 
so pretty …. french knitted into tube would make a very nice necklace
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That is a lovely idea. Perfect for a small quantity of shiny! Thanks, Wendi!
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the amazing things I learn about here!
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I also have not done much with silk, caps or otherwise…….so nice job!
French Knitted, will have to look that one up!
Happy New year!!
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Happy New Year to you as well, Susan! French knitting is creating I cord using a frame, like a wooden cotton reel with four nails in it. Knitting Nancy? Spool knitting?
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OK, spool knitting. Never heard it called French Knitting!
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