I am continuing to ply the holiday spinning, but this is the last of it… This coreopsis-dyed yellow yarn has been waiting patiently for weeks. The eucalyptus-dyed yarn is a new spin.
Of course, there is more eucalyptus-dyed corriedale spun on holiday and plied recently. I elected to keep the two shades distinct. When I began dyeing I preferred dyeing yarn and was afraid to dye fleece. Now I prefer to dye the fleece, because it gives me so much choice when it comes to spinning (and I have learned a few things about controlling the temperature of the dye bath to avoid felting).
I also decided that I could probably refine my newspaper spinning skills, and you know, I think I have! It’s possible to coax the newspaper strips into a tube as you spin, and I like the effect better. I think I also succeeded in creating a lower twist single that still holds together. More fun than I had ever expected…
