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High Castle Traditional
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Handspun Yarn |
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Knitting with handspun yarn is so much fun. There is something indescribably luxurious and satisfying about working with it.
REMEMBER! The colors that you see on your computer monitor may not be the exact colors of the item. Every monitor is different. Therefore, I have also included a description of the color and yarn used in each piece.
Below are knitted samples of two of my variegated yarns. See how nicely the variegation appears throughout each piece. | |
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Many people buying handspun yarn ask: "What size knitting needle should I use with my handspun yarn?" Below is a general guideline for selecting a knitting needle size for your yarn. Of course, make a gauge swatch to test your choice and make sure you are getting the correct number of stitches/inch. Adjust your needle size up or down, if necessary. |
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Weight of Yarn |
Knitting Needle Size (U.S.) |
Approx. yards/lb |
| Fingering, sock, or baby weight yarn | Size 1, 2, or 3 | 1,850 - 2,400 yd/lb |
| Sport weight yarn | Size 4, 5, or 6 | 1,200 - 1,850 yd/lb |
| Worsted weight yarn | Size 7, 8, or 9 | 900 - 1,200 yd/lb |
| Aran weight yarn | Size 9 | 800 - 1,000 yd/lb |
| Bulky weight yarn | Size 10, 10 ½, or 11 | 600 - 800 yd/lb |
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I hand-dyed the wool roving and then spun each ply by repeating the color variations. The resulting 2-ply yarn knits up in pleasing color variants that avoid the splotches of color you sometimes get with variegated yarns. This woolen-spun yarn is loosely plied, giving it loft and softness.
Color: Dark ivy and celery green Fiber: 100% wool Weight: 2-ply worsted weight Yardage: Approx. 164 yd. Item #: HS-DW-01 Price: $14.75 * SOLD * |
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I hand-dyed the wool roving and then spun each ply by repeating the color variations. The resulting 2-ply yarn knits up in pleasing color variants that avoid the splotches of color you sometimes get with variegated yarns. This woolen-spun yarn is loosely plied, giving it loft and softness.
Color: Sweet grape, nightshadow blue, orchid mist, boysenberry, and mulberry Fiber: 100% wool Weight: 2-ply sport weight 3 skeins available
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Item #: HS-DW-02a * SOLD * Yardage: Approx. 226 yd. Price: $20.35 |
Item #: HS-DW-02b * SOLD * Yardage: Approx. 200 yd. Price: $18.00 |
Item #: HS-DW-02c * SOLD * Yardage: Approx. 106 yd. Price: $9.55 |
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This 2-ply yarn in earth tones knits up in pleasing color variants that avoid the splotches of color you sometimes get with variegated yarns.
Color: Birch, pebble, willow, and fir green Fiber: 100% wool Weight: 2-ply sport weight Yardage: Approx. 120 yd. Item #: HS-DW-04 * SOLD * Price: $10.80 |
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I hand-dyed the wool roving with Kool-Aid and then spun a fairly thick 2-ply yarn. The loose plying gives this woolen-spun yarn loft and softness.
Color: Dubarry/Georgia peach Fiber: 100% wool Weight: 2-ply worsted/bulky weight Yardage: Approx. 176 yd./3 oz. Item #: HS-DW-03 Price: $15.85 |
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