Spinning Friday: Combo Spin

I finally finished up the plying for my monster skein that was a combo spin.  I used one braid of Funky Carolina BFL in the "Burly" colorway, and one braid of 2IBH BFL in the "Happy Bride" colorway.  The original braids looked like (that's Happy Bride on your left, Burly on the right):

I picked these braids to combine, since they do share a number of clear, medium-hue colors, but also... well... I have a lot of BFL, so this was a nice way to spin up 8 oz for the price of one.

I wound up with a fingering-weight, 2-ply yarn which weighed out at 7.89 oz and is 778 yards.

It's really not what I expected and to be honest, when I started plying I thought all I was doing was making mud.  But once I got it off the bobbin and onto the skeiner, I really fell in love with the colors.  No, it's not subtle (aka, my usual gloomy gray penchant), but I do like the way the colors blended together.

I've not got a specific pattern picked out for it, but there's enough in the skein I could make a little short-sleeved top or a vest-type garment for transitional seasons wear, which is probably what I'll do with it when I finally cast on.

All for now.....

Comments

[Toby]

I can see why you fell in love with the colors - they are lovely in the large photo.

[Manise]

Oh lovely! It's funny how the least likely combos wind up being some of the best. I like your plans for it too.

[Cheryl S.]

Beautiful! What a great interplay of colors.

[Cathy]

I can't wait to see what you come up with - isn't this the time of year for plenty of color?

[Laurie]

The usual surprise when combined. Endlessly entertaining.

[Christina]

THE BEST! My favorite of the year so far.

[Marj]

I'm always somewhat startled when I see what braids of roving become. The first week of July my husband will be back at work and my daughter (the only other early riser in the house) will still be in India. I have promised myself those mornings to FINALLY learn to spin. I have until July 6 and I'm going to make the best of it.