Officially on a Yarn & Roving Diet
Would you like to know why?
My new merino rovings, four ounces of each. When I told Delia of The Fiber Denn the color rovings that I wanted, her reply was that those colors were so "Alison". Now, where on earth would she ever get the idea that I liked pinks, purples and blues? I ask you, have I ever knit anything in those particular colors? :)
I couldn't quite capture the richness of the colors; they look a bit washed out in the picture to me.
Here is a close-up of the one on the far left:
And the one on the far right:
Aren't they gorgeous! She does beautiful work, doesn't she?
I really wish I had more bobbins for my Ashford, because Kim's Black Cherry merino/angora is currently on the wheel. Sorry for the bad picture, it was the best one out of many.
Since I usually spin laceweight, it is going to take quite a while. My "diet" is on until I finish a few things or until the Maryland Sheep and Wool, whichever comes first.
My new merino rovings, four ounces of each. When I told Delia of The Fiber Denn the color rovings that I wanted, her reply was that those colors were so "Alison". Now, where on earth would she ever get the idea that I liked pinks, purples and blues? I ask you, have I ever knit anything in those particular colors? :)
I couldn't quite capture the richness of the colors; they look a bit washed out in the picture to me.
Here is a close-up of the one on the far left:
And the one on the far right:
Aren't they gorgeous! She does beautiful work, doesn't she?
I really wish I had more bobbins for my Ashford, because Kim's Black Cherry merino/angora is currently on the wheel. Sorry for the bad picture, it was the best one out of many.
Since I usually spin laceweight, it is going to take quite a while. My "diet" is on until I finish a few things or until the Maryland Sheep and Wool, whichever comes first.
posted by Alison at 8:32 AM
8 Comments:
Oh, it can't be too bad to be on a fiber diet, knowing what awaits! The colors are spectacular.
Those are gorgeous. It should keep you busy for a while!
Simply beautiful. So what kind of Ashford do you have, I'm considering ordering the Traditional.
i hope it has a nice handle to it. thank you, alison!
love the roving.. I would pick out colors like those myself. I have been condsidering getting a wheel, but all I can afford in terms of space and portability due to the big upcoming dissertation road trip is the Babe Pinkie....
Well it's really only half of a diet when you consider that you get to indulge in playing with all those wonderful fibers.
Delia's rovings are beautiful.
I'm finding that dietary restrictions on fiber may not be healthy:)
Oh my, that is some seriously beautiful roving! I am so impressed!
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