Guanaco Spinning

When I spent a Sunday afternoon with Wendy a few weeks ago, she generously shared some of her Guanaco fiber (from Spirit Trail, I think) with me.  I have been doing so much knitting and was in the mood for some spinning.  I didn't want to do anything big, like put a bobbin on my wheel and start the third and final ply of the Polwarth I am spinning.  The Guanaco fiber is very soft and is truly enjoyable spinning.  I'm thinking of a 3-ply yarn and I should have enough to knit a cuff as I want to enjoy the softness of this fiber.  This is my lace weight Cougar spindle that I purchased from The Bellwether.  Amelia is a very nice shop owner and has great customer service.

I leave to see my sister tomorrow and will be back to blogging on Sunday.  I am bringing Diva's Fetching Stocking and my Opal Petticoat sock and maybe an extra ball of sock yarn just for good measure.

Comments

[Carol]

Have a great time and don't forget to pack your "emergency knitting"!

[Opal]

Have a good time! The Guanaco looks great.

[Wendy]

Your Guanaco spinning is lovely! and it was indeed from Spirit Trail :-)

[Linda]

The Guanaco looks so soft, it will make a beautiful cuff. Will you add beads or leave it unadorned? Pretty spindle too, and I agree with your comments re the Bellwether....first rate service.

[Ann]

Enjoy your visit with your sister & hope to see the completed socks when you get back!

[Rissa]

Glad you posted this, I did not even know there was such an animal! The camelid family is much more diverse than I imagined.