A new Joy!

I have recently purchased a spinning wheel an Ashford joy. I love it! Previously i could not understand how people had the patience to spin their own yarn, but now i have the bug. I have been practicing on some blue wool tops, the result was a little lumpy, but i am sure i am getting the hang of it!

I finished spinning some texel fleece into a two ply Aran weight yarn, see white hank below.

Below is some Jacob yarn that I have been spinning (see before and after carding and spinning images below) a little on the rough side but a good practice yarn as it has a long staple length. I am thinking of using yarn the crochet some baskets as it is quite tough! Love the colour!

Watch this space for less lumpy yarn!