I Love Lizzy!

There she is, my beautiful Lizzy Kate.  She is just adorable, efficient and a more help than one could expect.  I do love Lizzy.  After spinning two full spindles of Angora Cottage's roving this weekend, I took Lizzy for a spin again.  She never disappoints and helped in the creation of the best two-ply yarn I have ever made.  In short order (longer than it would take on wheel, but that doesn't matter) I had plied 140+ yds, and left it in the bath, while I headed to the gym.  Creating beautiful yarn is certainly a thrill. The inadequacies of my camera are apparent in this photo of the yarn, but hopefully you can see my spinning has improved.  I'm humbled that I, me, I can spin, but is it OK to be a little proud, too?
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The last two days have been spent spinning and plying a second skein.  The plan was to give them to Susan for her 'just past' birthday. Plying took right up until time to leave for SnB, so I didn't have time to bathe the skein or spin up the rest of the roving, which should make another skein about the size of the other two.  The two skeins total almost 300 yds so there should be enough for Susan to knit a scarf and wrist warmers or mittens. It's may not be the most perfect yarn (as yet), but I am thrilled to give the best yarn I've made to date to an inspired friend and sensei (of spinning and dyeing).  I think she likes it.

Comments

[Vera]

How cool is that? Great yarn too.

[Kim]

I am so impressed with the quality of your spinning in such a short period of time and even more impressed that you have done it with spindles! (maybe I should try a lizzy kate)

[Carole]

It's gorgeous, Margene. I'm glad the Lizzy Kate is making this part of the process easier for you. And I love that photo of Susan but it makes me MISS YOU GUYS way too much.

[Kelly]

You should be very proud of yourself Margene. That is a beautiful skein of yarn! Great job!

[Laurie]

You should< be proud. It is beautiful yarn (and you are leaving many of us in the dust here). Lovely gift. Anne will love working with it for many reasons, and thinking of you during the knitting and wearing will be a big one.

[Kelly]

Wow! That yarn is fantastic! I can't wait to start spinning and creating. Its amazing to think that you can now do the whole process to make a garment! Awesome!

[Kim]

:) That crazy Susan. I miss your Stitch n' Bitch!

I think your yarn is lovely! The color is so nice! I'm sure she loves it--who doesn't love handspun?

[Chris]

Yes, be proud! That's really nice looking yarn.

[hpny knits]

lovely yarn you made! you should be happy and proud about it.
:-)

[hillary]

That yarn is so beautiful and inspiring. You seem to have taken to spinning like a duck to water. Fabulous!

[Rachel H]

It's More than OK to be a little proud. In fact, be A LOT proud. That yarn is beautiful. Really beautiful.

[Norma]

You are a spinning prodigy -- lucky Susan. And what a stunning color that is, as well. Go you!

[Laura]

If you're going to be shy about it Margene, I'll just tell you the yarn you made for Susan is STUNNING!!! It's FABULOUS!!! So incredibly beautiful - your spinning is so even and lovely - I'm sure Susan will absolutely love and treasure this gift. Oh the pressure to knit it into something worthy of its loveliness! You're a thoughtful and generous friend. And you're a walking advertisement for the Lizzy Kate. It's going to be at the top of the list for birthday and Christmas presents for me this year for sure!!

[Jennifer]

Gorgeous!

[Lee Ann]

So proud of you.

Where'd you get the Lizzy Kate? I know I've seen one before but I can't remember where. Brain trouble, you know ;-)

[Cara]

Gorgeous yarn!!

[ann]

what a fantastic spindler you are!

[Roxie]

If Susan doesn't like the yarn, I would be glad to adopt it. Be PROUD. woman! You did good work!!Maybe you are channeling an ancestoress who was a notable spinster. (You know that women who were especially deft spinners were so valuable to their families that often their fathers would not permit them to marry and leave. They didn't have to do hard work that would roughen their hands, they got to sit next to the fire in the winter to get the light and keep their hands warm and supple, and they often out-lived all their maried sisters. But, like a prize cow or a fertile plot of land, they were kept in the family.)

[Kristi aka Fiber Fool]

I think proud is perfectly wonderful in this case, Margene! You've worked hard and the patience and practice is paying off. I'd be proud too! Congrats, that yarn is lovely!

[regina]

You deserve to be very proud. what wonderful yarn you're making!

[Birdsong]

What a great photo of Susan! The yarn is very, very good, but I do find it interesting to see a friend who resists "deadline" knitting dive into "deadline" spinning! Two more sleeps...

[Teyani]

You have made some totally gorgeous yarn Margene- who wouldn't love that as a gift?
And I'm betting that Susan will want some more very very soon :-)
Definately be proud of it - it's fabulous!

[Beth S.]

You're so productive, I can hardly believe my eyes! I think you have proven once and for all that you don't need a wheel to be a spinner.

Any advice on plying? I have yet to ply anything resembling a balanced yarn, but I bet you have...

[Leah]

You should be proud! It's gorgeous! And it is perfect, as handspun. You don't want it to look like machine spun yarn, right?

[Karen]

It's beautiful Margene. I would be proud of making such beautiful yarn too.

[Judy H.]

I love watching your progress! That yarn is beautiful, and I'm sure Susan is honored to receive some of your early yarn.

Spinning is very zen--just doing the same thing, over and over, and having a lovely product in the end. No stitch patterns or decreases to keep track of, nothing.

[Judy]

awesome yarn!! And you are going to love taking Elizabeth's class. Lucky you! I want to take it someday too, but will be a little busy myself this weekend. ha!

[Martha]

Awesome yarn! You should be proud.

[Erin]

I am in awe. That yarn is GORGEOUS--even prettier in real life. Susan is very lucky!

[Kristy]

Lovely, lovely yarn, Margene! Congratulations on becoming a spindler extraordinaire!

[wool winder]

Don't think my first comment went through. So sorry if this ends up being a repeat. The yarn is beautiful! How generous of you to give it to a friend and how lucky she is!

[Doris]

Gorgeous yarn!! You are inspiring me to learn to spin.

[Jean]

Beautiful yarn! It may take longer than on a wheel, but I think it makes it more special. Well done!

[Susan]

Your spinnig is outstanding! You have every right to be proud as a peacock of it!

[christine]

Dangling home-cooked fiber earrings..........how could a girl want anything more?

You are becoming a spinning whiz.....

[Aija]

I think ayour spinning entries are so inspiring, and the yarn is just beautiful! :)

[Rebekah]

Your spinning is magnificent, very professional. And I absoutely love that color. Lizzy is really neat.

[Kathleen]

What a terrific and generous gift! Now I know why Lizzie Kate tickles my brain--the cross stitch designs!

[margaux]

beautiful yarn, margene!! the color is fabulous.

[JessaLu]

I love your kate! And your yarn looks splendiferous! :o)

[lisa Co. Springs]

Your yarn is just stunning, Margene---you have every right to be proud.

[Bonne Marie]

SO LUSCIOUS - let's make ice cream out of that berrilicious yarn...

Well Done!

[Sarah]

Oh, I love your yarn. Go ahead, be proud of yourself. That is some good-lookin' stuff.

[debbie]

holy cow - what awesome yarn! i practiced on my cascade little si this weekend with my 'spinning in the old way' book - but i over-twisted the 'yarn.' you've inspired me to practice, practice, practice....

[Judy]

Your spindle spun yarn is very lovely. I am so impressed. Be very proud. I like that Lizzy Kate. Great tool.

[Jackie]

Oh, Margene! Your yarn is gorgeous - the color is perfect. It's hard to believe you are a beginner, it's perfectly plied!