Spinning and Weaving

A couple of months ago I bought a loom because I've always wanted to learn how to weave. My first project was practice scarf using the yarn that came with my loom. It came out a little lopsided and I wasn't too happy with my color combo, but I was real proud of my first effort. I don't wear the scarf, but I'm holding on to it to show how far I've come over time with practice. Well here is my second effort. This is what's currently on my loom.

I'm also making a hat in the same color rose as the scarf. I can't wait till it's finished. This will be a perfect opportunity to use the wool wash I bought from Vogue Knitting Live.

I also decided that I wanted to learn how to spin my own yarn. I knew I didn't want to make huge investment, just in case I didn't like it, so I order a Learn to Spin kit from knitpick.com for less than $20. The kit came with a turkish spindle, some undyed roving, and a magnifying ruler. Here is my first effort.

I used the tutorial on the Knit Picks site to teach myself how to spin. The instructor used the park and draft method, which I found to be a little ackward. So now I'm checking Youtube to see if there is another method. There has to be an easier way. I'm determined to learn how to do this.

I hope to have the hat and the scarf done soon. I also hope to have a better looking spun yarn to show everyone. My goal is to do something creative at least 2 hrs a day during the week and 4 hrs a day on the weekends.

Until later!