April 9, 2008

hey, Be-ethhhh

I know you’ve been patiently waiting for us to get some more laceweight yarn in. Well, wait no more, my dear. We have some. I even have a picture for you, but first you have to let me tell everyone about the spinning workshop we had on Saturday.

Lynne Vogel teaches spinning colorful yarn

We had a blast! Fourteen people crammed in to the east end of Yarn Expressions last Saturday, to learn all about spinning colorful yarn from Lynne Vogel. We had spindle spinners …

spindle spinners

and wheel spinners. People who’d been spinning for a few days …

more spinners

and people who’ve spun much of their lives. It was a lively, colorful group and everyone left with a better idea of what to do with that bundle of hand-dyed fiber. Just look at these samples Lynne brought to inspire us.

Lynne’s handspun vest

Lynne’s sampler

I know, you’re saying “enough with the spinning, already! I want laceweight!” Okay, here it is.

Chameleon Colorworks Evolution

This is Evolution Laceweight from Chameleon Colorworks. It’s 300 yards of Optim merino that you have to feel to believe. Nancy has this description for her Evolution yarns:

Evolution(tm) is made from 100% merino that has been mechanically stretched to enhance the softness, shine and drape. Evolution(tm) is lofty and warm like wool, yet sleek and buttery soft. Evolution(tm) is also machine washable (gentle cycle) making it ideal for baby garments, socks and other knit washables.

We have six colors in hand now, some solid some variegated, all simply spectacular. Come feel this yarn — you’ll swear it’s silk.

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