May 2, 2011

Alpaca yarn

In spite of the KittyBoy to make it his bed, I finished a couple bobbins of alpaca singles and 2-plied two skeins worth amounting to 488 yards.
I am blending a 10 oz batt purchased at Alpacas on the Rocks, and some 8 ounces of fleece I purchased at the Alpaca Extravaganza in Longmont (6 oz after scouring).  The two are not the same shades of morrit or rose-grey, but sort of kind of close. I am exact that way.
I am alternating portions as I spin the singles, resulting in random color combining while plying.  After setting the twist and drying, I like what I have.
The singles were spun finely, with a backwards long draw, so the yarn is woollen (more or less).  I have nothing in mind at this point for a finished product, and I still have probably 2/3’s still to spin.
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3 comments:

  1. GaynellMay 2, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    I like the tweedy colors!

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  2. janMay 2, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    I have no idea about a backwards long draw, unless it relates to a cure for hiccups! Lovely yarn, though...

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  3. KarenMay 3, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    Mmm, that looks luscious. I just picked up some white alpaca that I intend to dye. I'll keep your long draw in mind -- not sure how it will spin up just yet.

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