Background:
This was another experimental skein, barely more than a mini-skein, made from some left-over merino single plied back on itself from a centre-pull ball. The dyed fibre came to me as a gift from a dyer who was experimenting with her own process. In return, it has been gifted back to that artist so that she can see what her fibre looks like when brought to life as yarn. Spinning this fibre was more like spinning a carded preparation, and the resulting yarn is light and airy, and unbelievably soft. It was in fact so light that it fooled me into thinking is must be ‘4-ply’ or at least sports weight, but no. Repeated WPI measurement revealed it to be DK. I was just unused to a DK yarn feeling so light in my hands.
Story:
Campanula Rotundifolia – such a grand title for a humble guest.
Arriving in summer, companion through autumn,
The cooling breeze coaxing fine bells into motion.
Ethereal purple, such a delicate hue.
My world becomes richer when it’s shared with you.
(Lower skein)
Information:
Title: Harebell
Composition: 100% Merino
Weight: 21g / 11 WPI / DK
Length: 64m / 70yd approx.
Care: Hand wash only. Dry flat.
Details:
Date: April 2015
Skein code: 0015
Fibre: Merino
Source: Truly Hooked
