And hand-spun I have.
384 yards
I fell hard for Pissed Off Punk Princess superwash Merino over at Stitches N Rows on the Etsy. Now in the spirit of full disclosure, I know the ladies behind this Etsy shop and I adore them. So there!
I spun my usual crazy thin singles. All 4 oz onto one bobbin. Wound it off onto my ball winder and into a yarn cake. Then plied using both ends of the yarn cake. The yarn I got was nice but a bit uneven. So I did it again.
The yarn I got from that was perfect. Exactly what I wanted, and even better once it was dry. Springy, soft and ready to be tucked into the stash because I have NO IDEA what to do with it. Yeah, I suck but that isn't exactly news.
In other news, thanks for the love, people. I am feeling better, and time heals. Blah blah blah. I know that healthy relationships occasionally have growing pains and that we will be better for it. I could just do with a bit less rocky right now, ya know?
In other other news, it is (sort of) raining! Now if the local "news" people would stop saying how this little storm won't cure the drought, my eye may stop twitching. Of course, this is just another way of saying it's dark and slightly moody here. If it stays this way for a while, I may finally be forced to build a light box because you know I have nothing better to do these days...
Speaking of!
Are you a member in good standing of Team CrankyPants?! Have you checked in with the mother ship lately? Have you voted in the group poll? Are you going to play along during the Big Drama Games with us? Spinning, knitting, whining about the weather, it's all good!
Btw, if you're not a member and would like to be, FFS, join already! We are very no pressure, no drama, and supportive if that's what you want/need.
If you don't know if you're a member in good standing, ask yourself if you (or your husband) are actively stalking me, my blog, or my friends. Or have done so in the 18 hundred months. Either real or imagined.
I think I'm spinning. Or knitting a sweater. Or finishing that second sleeve. Only time will tell.
Such pretty purpleness!
Glad you are better and that it is still raining. WooHoo!
I voted a few days ago! I'm hoping to knit on the stranded sweater. /crossing fingers
xoxo
Posted by: Marilyn | Thursday, January 30, 2014 at 09:12 AM
I suck at knowing what to do with my handspun. I have all these single skeins that are so pretty that way, but mine are not always so great knitted up.
So glad to hear you're feeling better. Growing pains - blech.
Posted by: Trish | Thursday, January 30, 2014 at 09:26 AM
It's raining here, too - and that's a good thing. Much needed water, and getting rid of the yuckky inversion.
Beautiful yarn!
Posted by: Cheryl S. | Thursday, January 30, 2014 at 09:57 AM
I could hardly get past the name of the fiber! Pissed of Purple Punk Princess! Oh wait, now I get it. It was named for you. duh
Yay! The inversion is gone!
Posted by: margene | Thursday, January 30, 2014 at 01:17 PM
Goodness that yarn is gorgeous! I look forward to seeing what you knit with it.
Posted by: Karen | Thursday, January 30, 2014 at 02:02 PM
stop making me want to try to make my own yarn. Seriously gorgeous - and it makes me realize that I have no purple-y goodness in my "good yarn" stash. Must remedy that, soon. I've never really counted purple as one of my favorite colors, but your picture has made me seen the error of my ways.
Posted by: Gwen | Thursday, January 30, 2014 at 02:52 PM
Are the weather people crazy? That storm has totally ended the drought! Totally!
One by one ribbing. I'll trade you the payroll returns.
Posted by: Carrie#K | Thursday, January 30, 2014 at 03:35 PM
Pretty, pretty purple! It will tell you what it wants to be in due time.
Oh, yeah. The Olympics. I should probably come up with a project.
Posted by: Ruth | Thursday, January 30, 2014 at 07:45 PM
At least it wasn't Daft Punk princess and turn from some weird metallic/plastic fiber into two old French guys.
Posted by: Stacey | Friday, January 31, 2014 at 03:52 AM
How wonderfully random. The yarn is beautiful. I have checked in. Yes, I am a stalker. And, Happy Friday, Dumplin'!!!!
Posted by: CindyCindy | Friday, January 31, 2014 at 04:04 AM
Very very pretty yarn!
Posted by: Datagoddess | Friday, January 31, 2014 at 07:37 AM
You know, I clicked on the link and almost bought some fiber. Then I remembered I don't spin. Lol! They sure have some pretty stuff.
I hope this is a better weekend for you. We could all do with a lot less of rocky. :)
What's this, you have cranky pants? :) xox
Posted by: Helen | Friday, January 31, 2014 at 05:44 PM
Pretty yarn! I love rich purples, and that has all my favorite shades!
Posted by: Kelly | Sunday, February 02, 2014 at 12:51 AM
That yarn is beautiful! Glad the clouds are clearing in all senses. And I am not a member of TCP but I do read along!
Posted by: Patty | Tuesday, February 04, 2014 at 11:16 AM