I started on this scarf to work on my weaving tension, edges, consistency, well, to work on my weaving. I used alpaca that I spun last winter (from alpacas raised by a former coworker). I had dyed one batch a dark green before spinning and left one the natural brown. I used handspun for both warp & weft.
I'm really pleased with how it came out. The edges are the most even that I've been able to achieve yet.
I showed The Boy and his response was 1) "You made a scarf? Just in time for Summer!" and 2) "This is for me, right?" (my responses: 1) "Yeah, I know, but it was practice" and 2) "Yes. But I have to take pictures of it first." which made him laugh.)
I think I need to work on smaller projects like this for a while to get more consistent overall. It's been so SO long since I was a new knitter, so I kind of forget that I started out small with knitting. And sewing. And... spinning ... and so on.
It looks great! I love how nubbly and speckly the yarn is, and the weaving looks nice and even.
ReplyDeleteLooks fantastic! I love the colors and the texture.
ReplyDeletethat scarf is gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteHoly cow! Tell me again you maid this on your ghetto loom?
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you broke down and gt yourself a factory-made reed. Somethings we just can't MacGyver up at home.
You so seriously rock my world, I am about to fall out of my chair.
I could not be more amazed and proud. I stand in your shadow!