Cardigan for Charlie

Above photo is of the Hand spun yarn I made in preparation for Charlies cardigan.

I did a rough sample of what I would need in weight and needed almost 500gms.

I spun it up and then dyed it with Brown, Red and Blue

Next was my challenge to find a pattern. I looked at many patterns but used fine wool, as mine is thick and chunky I had to do a bit of maths and with a few sample pieces.

I am happy with the final result and must write down instructions in case I need it for later and increase the stitches as he grows up.

Hand spun & plied "designer yarn"

22 micron merino fleece hand spun & hand dyed and plied with woollen thread to make a chunky thick designer yarn suitable to knit with large needles a warm beanie or scarf or whatever your creative mind takes you.

I dye them in all colour combinations from black and white, brown and pink, red, orange,yellow,green,blue and purple as shown above. or just spin up and leave white.

I am addicted to dyeing, which I do in the microwave. I use non toxic, & commercial type dyes.

I have several spinning wheels:- Electric with Woolie Winder, Babe DT with Woolie Winder, Ashford traditional x 2 ( I love them all ) and as I am a bit lazy I have a Motorize Skein Winder.

Gives me time to do other projects.