Tag: CVM/ Romeldale

  • Sampling CVM for Cables – Woolen vs. Semi-Woolen

    Sampling CVM for Cables – Woolen vs. Semi-Woolen

    I’ve been sampling some CVM fiber (from Heelside Farms) for my next Shave ‘Em to Save ‘Em project. I’ve been thinking I might want to knit a cabled sweater with this fiber, and I was wondering if my drafting method would make a difference in the cable definition. I would expect that, since worsted-spun yarns…

  • Spinning Adventures, Part 2

    Since my last post about spinning I’ve finished a couple of small projects. The first is a fingering weight Icelandic 2-ply. I’m really happy with how this turned out – it’s soft and light with a beautiful halo. I’m not sure what I’ll use this for yet. If I can get more of this fiber…