Another Snowy and Fibery Day
It continued snowing today. We ended up with 10 plus inches. I also continued to work on my sweater. Here is a progress shot. I love top down sweaters because you can try them on and try to perfect the fit. I put a lifeline in and put it on the dress form. I am trying to decide between making the large (38) or the extra large (40).
I also did some spinning on my Corgi Hill BFL. I am trying for a two ply lace weight.
I want to spin it thin and definitely need to add more twist. I am spinning it with loose tension at a ratio of 13.5:1. This is high for me but not high enough. Last Saturday, I took a spinning class from Nancy McGraw with my guild. She taught us a technique for measuring twist.
I like the yarn but the twist is less than 30 degrees. It is under spun and there will be even less twist after plying. Tomorrow, I will sample some more and try to get the twist angle between 35 to 55.
I also did some spinning on my Corgi Hill BFL. I am trying for a two ply lace weight.
I want to spin it thin and definitely need to add more twist. I am spinning it with loose tension at a ratio of 13.5:1. This is high for me but not high enough. Last Saturday, I took a spinning class from Nancy McGraw with my guild. She taught us a technique for measuring twist.
I like the yarn but the twist is less than 30 degrees. It is under spun and there will be even less twist after plying. Tomorrow, I will sample some more and try to get the twist angle between 35 to 55.
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