Scrappies

Shortly after I submitted my last post, I realized I had not explained what "scrappies" were.  Sorry.....  Those of you on Ravelry may already know and have seen these photos.  (You may be excused).  But please stop back soon.

When I first started looking at fiber from independent dyers, I was intrigued with their "scrap" pile of fiber -  odds and ends that were occasionally available for sale.  It took me several attempts, but eventually I was able to purchase two 4oz bags of these little lovelies.  They are random fiber content - some blends also - and many various colors.  These were purchased from IntoTheWhirled, one of my favorite vendors.

These are two of the four bobbin-fulls of singles that I spun.  When I started out, I was going to do a Chain-ply.....which would have kept the colors more separate.  It would have been a 3-ply yarn, and close to worsted weight.  But, I decided that I wanted the colors to blend a little more, yet I thought a traditional 3-ply  might "muddy" them up too much.  So, I decided to do a simple 2-ply.

Plied, on the bobbin, and.....

The finished skein.  (One of two actually, but I didn't get photos of skein #2.)  This skein is 650yds of 2-ply fingering weight.  The 2nd skein is smaller, coming in at 374yds, for a total of 1024yds.  Lots to play with, but at this writing, I still have no definite plans as to what this will become. 

Other than a new background screen on my computer that is.....I really love close-ups!

Now...back to my sweater knitting.  I am working on the sleeves.  So far the fit seems to be just perfect, and I think it will be a keeper.....