I don't own a spinning wheel yet (just a couple of drop spindles), but I am planning on acquiring one sometime in the near future. Having never spun on one before and not really knowing what I wanted in a wheel, some of my knitting group friends offered to let me test drive theirs.
I can't remember the first wheel I tried. I've asked my friend probably five times now what the wheel was, but I keep on forgetting. Regardless, this was Corriedale that she let me play with, and is the very first yarn I have spun on a wheel. It's so tiny and adorable that I'll probably display this wee skein somewhere in my studio.
Another friend let me use her Ladybug, and gave me a braid of BFL that she had dyed but wasn't in love with. I don't think BFL is my favorite fiber to spin; it was pretty sticky. I'm in love with my results though, and my friend was surprised at how the colors ended up looking once spun up. Once plied, I ended up with 180 yards and probably about a worsted weight on average. I'm not sure what to do with it. My default is cowl, but I'm kind of thinking a hat. Any suggestions?
I think it would make a wonderful hat or cowl. I love it.
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They look great! The reason you dislike BFL is one of the reasons I LOVE it! I find it's a bit easier to spin if it's a bit sticky and spongey. And again, my offer still stands if you want to come down for a day in Dallas and play with my Rose! :)
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