While in India, I spun the aptly named Indian Wedding fiber I got from Janel.
The first time I spun this fiber, I think I was using a death grip of some sort because I recall having trouble drafting the fibers. This time, no such issues. It was pure delight to spin. I think the colorway is now discontinued not currently in stock but available by request. I'll have to think of something small and special to knit with what I have. As you can see, this is a fiber that loves the camera.
Here it is all plied up, using the always reliable Andean Plying method, to produce a soft 2-ply yarn. The results are about a DK weight or a touch lighter.
Here it is. in skein form, lounging about.
And what's that I see?
Ahhh, soft enough for a baby girl.
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Comments (9)
OMG, that fiber is so pretty- the colors are amazing! And well, so is Miss Panda, of course!
Posted by Nonnahs | October 18, 2006 7:56 AM
Posted on October 18, 2006 07:56
Everybody wants to talk about your fiber.I can't stop focusing on the spindle. Three more days I will have my own and I can stop drooling on my keyboard over yours. (My husband hates that.)
Posted by beth | October 18, 2006 3:40 AM
Posted on October 18, 2006 03:40
That's absolutely gorgeous! A lot of people seem to like this blend but... Hmm... I'm having A LOT of trouble spinning merino/tencel right now. And I'm working with a deadline... Any tips? It's like I can't get a consistent pinch with my drafting hand.
Posted by Sachi | October 18, 2006 1:38 AM
Posted on October 18, 2006 01:38
I love that Panda! I never get tired of pictures of her.
You know what's wrong with pink and orange? Nothing.
Posted by Jenny | October 17, 2006 10:30 PM
Posted on October 17, 2006 22:30
I've found that colorway strangely mesmerizing of late. And who can resist the doggy bellah!
Bellah! Bellah! Bellah!
Posted by Nancy | October 17, 2006 7:50 PM
Posted on October 17, 2006 19:50
You have the best sources for roving.
Love the pink and orange.
Posted by Michelle | October 17, 2006 7:23 PM
Posted on October 17, 2006 19:23
Damn you. I was trying to avoid buying MORE pink roving. I seem to have an inordinate amount of the stuff.
Posted by Julia | October 17, 2006 6:30 PM
Posted on October 17, 2006 18:30
Ah yes, the "puppy slut" position. Dog/fiber porn, I tell ya. :)
(See what THAT does for your google hits!)
Posted by Janice in GA | October 17, 2006 4:27 PM
Posted on October 17, 2006 16:27
Oh, so pretty! The colorway isn't discontinued, I just only put up things that are in stock on the website. There will be more soon. However each dyelot is a little different, some are more intense than others.
I think Panda is dreaming of a pretty Panda-sweater out of Indian wedding! LOL.
Posted by janel | October 17, 2006 4:15 PM
Posted on October 17, 2006 16:15