I wasn't wild about the colors, but I've frequently been surprised in the past by a colorway I didn't like in fiber form that ended up being more likable in yarn form.
I decided to spin it into my default yarn: three-ply fingering weight. I ended up with 395 yards (a pretty high yardage for me for this weight, so that explains at least part of the length of time needed to spin it.
Unfortunately, I still don't love the color. It's just a little too blah for me. The spinning experience was enjoyable, but I'm at a loss with regard to what to do with this yarn.
After finishing this yarn, though, I did definitely get my spinning mojo back. This afternoon, I finished up the second bobbin of my only other unspun club shipment (long draw, so it only took me about an hour) and then got reacquainted with my miniSpinner. I have a long lingering project that I really want to finish up now!
It would look pretty in some colourwork. Maybe against a cream?
ReplyDeleteSee and I just think that it is a beautiful colour. I'm thinking scarf, cowl hat maybe or socks. Its subtle enough that a raised stitch pattern or cables will really show up well.
ReplyDeleteOr use it as a contrast against a rich gold / ochre / mustard / chartreuse as that is such a trendy color right now.
But...it's GRELLOW! I love it, personally.
ReplyDeleteI like the color and think the yarn just screams socks, but then, I think just about every yarn screams socks. LOL I'm totally jealous of your spinning skills. Your singles are so uniform and your plying is perfect. Maybe I'll get there someday. ::sigh::
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