Knitting patriotic

Just a close up of the cowl I made for Election Day. Whatever the outcome the right to vote is a privilege. The right to good superwash fiber and spinning wheels are also dear to me!

You have long haired dogs who shed you say?

Well, let me help you with that! This hat is a mix of alpaca, a little silk and... That's right! Dog brushings! Their owner was pleased, especially as the days are getting cooler.

Good matchmaking

I'm not a big believer in matchmaking but food coloring and fiber really do go together!

what to name it?

Gorgeous isn't it? Approximately 10oz and 168 yards of fabulous super wash, Corriedale and dog hair yarn. To sale this however I do have to name it and I am stumped. Arctic blast? Chill factor? Iceman? Hopefully the perfect name will come to me soon.

Dog hair to yarn

The earlier dog hair has been made into a roving and then into single ply yarn waiting to be plied. Even with only 10% being dog hair it's still kinda dense. after pulling the batt into roving i couldn't wait to start spinning.

now look at these singles! time to ply.

More dog sheddings !!

This awesome! About three ounces of cleaned and ready to card dog hair is going to start the journey to becoming yarn...
Yay!

Mill ends!!

My order of mill ends came in today! Got 1 pound blue, 3 lbs white and 1 lb of the bag of everything! So awesomemous!