Last of the Scottish Blackface

Several years ago I bought a couple of Scottish Blackface fleeces that turned out to be a bit too coarse and brittle for making clothing. They felted nicely, though. The last of the dyed locks surfaced when we cleaned the garage last month -- I've spun them up to be plyed with a few odds and ends of unravelled sweaters.

Also, the Churro sweater started earlier in the month is done. I've wearing it for morning walks. It will be a good pattern to follow for upcoming work -- the armholes and sleeve caps make a comfortable fit.

Bobbins of Scottish Blackface wool for rug-making

Finished sweater of Navajo Churro wool

Garage Cleaning

Old Goodwill sweaters (unraveled) and bags of dyed fleece have emerged from the garage. The sweater yarn needed a bit of perking up, so I spun a variety of blues, purples, and browns in order to knit some sample swatches for a new jacket. The best thing about fiber arts is experimenting with color.

At top and right are plain yarns taken from old Goodwill sweaters. In center is dyed fleece for experimental skein.

Yarn spun to brighten up the unraveled Goodwill sweaters, which are plain blue

Handspun skein and carded batts