the bouclé keeps getting better. this is a mostly consistent thick single and three plies of binding thread - feels a lot sturdier and I think it balances better too. I don't know what I'm going to use this for but I can see it working out ok as an accent thread for weaving.

there is one trash batt left, I'm going to try to make a match for this skein. that'll be a good test for me.

#handspinning #boucle #artyarn

fat bouclé, v2

these spirals are not squished together at all, which makes this a very unstable yarn, but it's not done yet so that's ok. this bobbin is a hero for putting up with my nonsense.

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continuing my "what is the deal with art yarn" journey, my first coily beehives 🐝

this is a very silly technique. I can't imagine using it for a real project, but it is fun to spin.

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this is two ounces of fiber. usually I can fit four on one of these bobbins. I wasn't sure I would even make it - weird to be playing bobbin chicken with so little fiber. makes me think this is going to be delightfully lofty once it's finished.

I'm glad I have a jumbo bobbin for the next plying step. I don't think it'll fit on a normal one.

#handspinning #boucle #ArtYarn

#ThrowbackThursday to some textured yarns Alicia did.

#handspinning #yarn #wool #texture #artyarn

In better crochet news, I've made excellent progress on my shawl!

I've just got the band along the edge to complete, but I haven't the yarn for that right now. It's on hold for me at my new favourite yarn shop in Cornwall, so it won't be long until I can finish it.

This is Finola by Aoibhe Ni in YarnArt Bouquet cotton.

I'm most definitely in love with this project!

#crochet #TunisianCrochet #Finola #AoibheNi #ADarnGoodYarn #ArtYarn