Making Yarn

I had a kind of free day yesterday.

Nobody here but the dog and me.

I used the time for making yarn.

 As you can see, I need a lot more practice.

I'm spinning from my own carded batts, which is a little more difficult than spinning from roving.

Even though my yarn is far from perfect, I like the way it looks in a finished piece.

Thick and thin.

This yarn was made from all the little bits and pieces of wool that were left over from lots of past projects.

Finished bag.

I took some time to finish up a couple of crochet projects that were nearly done as well.

Here is a simple neck piece that was done with store bought yarn.

 This cowl was also crocheted using yarn that was machine made.

 I think over all I like the more imperfect look of my hand spun over the mass produced machine made.

I plan to keep on trying to master my spinning wheel in the days and weeks ahead.

Okay...maybe years.

It's not as easy as I thought it would be.

My goal is to become even half as good as Jacey Boggs.

Her art spun yarn is too cool to even use.

Maybe some day.............

Thanks for listening to me babble on.

karen

Crocheted Steampunk

I wasn't quite sure what to call this style, so I've decided on crocheted steampunk.

This necklace is titled

Do Not Disturb.

It has a ceramic face, some felted beads, an antique key, an antique leather button and 3 beautiful glass vintage buttons. It all comes together with a fine cotton crochet thread.

One of a kind.

Artwear.

Thanks for having a look.

Karen



Fiber Frenzy

Frenzy.

That being said.

The latest by Umelecky.

Freeform crochet using the yummiest, textured, hand spun wool you've ever seen.

Hand felted wool orbs.

Hand crocheted orbs, stuffed with wool.

All trimmed in the finest cotton crochet thread.

Very freeform.

One of a Kind.

Bold.

I can't decide if I'm going to list this one or keep it for myself.

Thanks for stopping in.

Karen