Spinning and plying are moving along, but less intensely. Now I spin in the intervals of doing other things rather than the reverse. This means a slow output but it's physically a better idea.
So here's today's production.
I'm learning a lot about plying as I go. For one thing I need to use a heavier spindle so that the yarn doesn't take over and start spinning the lighter spindle backwards.
The slippery gold and orange fiber is determined not to spin, then not to ply and I'm determined to persuade it to work with me on this. It's very short staple, that's the fiber length, so it separates before you know it. Dizzing and drafting was a challenge. It's like a spirited and beautiful animal that doesn't follow the rules of its kind. But it's so lovely you stay with it.
And it has joined its wild untamed friends.
This sweater will really be a coat of many colors.
