New Love: Spinning

Hi everyone!

For Mothers Day I got myself a drop spindle and some pretty roving from a great etsy shop called Maine Woods Yarn and Fiber.  It was a little frustrating at first, but with a good youtube video and soothing voice from Tom I was able to figure it out. 

Once I got going it was very easy.  I understand how it can be hypnotic and meditative.  It was a lot like knitting in repetitive meditative way.  If you like to knit you should try spinning.

I cant wait to knit this into something.  I think it qualifies as a bulky yarn although I am not sure how to measure that.  Its mostly even but has some thick and thin spots.  As I spin more I think I get better at keeping the yarn one weight.  But isn't that how everything is?  Practice makes perfect... 

Anyone know good places to get roving???  Recommendations anyone?

Comments

[Steph]

I watched that same youtube video last week and having been eyeing up drop spindles online. But I'm trying to learn to knit first for obvious reasons.