Remember I got an Ashford Knitters Loom for X-mas? (Very happy, by the way!)
I have been trying out different yarns since then, figuring out what could work out (and not). Lets take a look at some of the results, shall we? I have been struggling hard trying to get decent photos, some became crappy no matter what, but hopefully you get an impression.
Here is a “test” piece made out of Posh yarn and Wollmeise. WM as the warp, and Posh as the weft:
That wasn’t too bad, I think. I’ll make something with this combination (this is just a tiny test piece) later on. Both sock yarns, using the 12,5″ reed.
Then I had a go with some hardcore art yarn from loop:

This piece is going to be a purse! (believe it or not) The picture shows half of it, it is actually twice as long. The yarn is superbulky,and I used some Fiesta yarn with tencel as the warp - cause it was stroooong. Reed for this one: 5″
Then I used some yarn from Fabulosity and Coolclimates :
I haven’t the slightest idea what this will be, but it was fun weaving, just watching how it turned out.
Then I made this out of yarn from Wooldancer:

This will be a table-runner – my photo doesn’t show the great texture and colours on this one. You have to come over for a cup of tea – then you’ll see it IRL at my kitchen table!
I have some beautiful yarns from WeirdandTwisted that eventually will be a woven shawl or scarf. I made a tiny, tiny piece:
I have to choose something else for the warp for these yarns, and another reed , this turned out to “tight” and “stiff”. I want something more “airy” out of these yarns – which by the way consists of my favourite blue colours.
As I mentioned previously: I have way too many items I have to finish up – I have been knitting mittens, a scarf, hats and a neck ++ that is meant to redesign a dress! I love knitting…but I seem to lack the skill of the “final touch” ! Needtodosomethingaboutthat.
Guess what? On Friday I am off to Lillehammer – I am going to attend a course! I AM GOING TO LEARN HOW TO SPIN! Hooray! Edit: hopefully I am going to learn how to spin, but I am a newbie, so perhaps I shouldn’t be to optimistic?
Have a splendid week!


februar 19, 2010 at 3:07 pm
Oh, these pieces look lovely! You’ve certainly been busy
I think you may as well be optimistic, spinning is fun and if you’re just a little patient with yourself, you’ll do great! It’s really about training the body movements it’s never done before and practicing makes all the difference. Keep us posted, and have fun!
Cheers,
Weird
mars 30, 2010 at 8:06 am
piff paff, ikke no nedsettende om ditt første garn takk, i så fall sier du akkurat det samma om mitt nemlig for det var sånn ca som ditt nemlig:-P
Synes det blir veldig fint jeg, og de gardinene vil jeg se ferdige:-D