September 05, 2005
Perendale Fleece: A Love Story
In July I fell hard for a Perendale Fleece. It happened at the Treenway Silks table at the Salt Spring Island Fibre Festival. They had several fleeces, but this one called to me, 3.7 kilos, roughly 8 pounds of lustrous locks ranging in colour from silver grey through pewter and charcoal.
How could you not love this?
One thing lead to another; a little soap, a little hot water, a pair of combs and some quality time . . .
The yarn is a little hairy, like Shetland, but has more sheen and is a bit softer. It's a smidge heavier than 2-ply jumper weight. Using two strands, I have gauge for Eris and for Fern.
The affair continues.
Oh wow this is just amazing! That beautiful crimpy fleece, to the puffy little clouds ,to the perfect singles,to the gorgeous two ply, to the beautifully defined swatches. I tip my hat to you!
Posted by: elizabeth on September 5, 2005 08:56 AMOooh, ooh, ooh! Wow that looks beautiful! Totally great looking stuff!
Welcome to Pink Tea!
Posted by: CarolineF on September 5, 2005 09:00 AMMel, it all looks so romantic! Every picture is perfect and makes me want to spend money on combs. That fleece is GORGEOUS. I love the subtle color of the finished yarn. How far along are you? You picked two of my favorite sweaters to make, too. Hopefully you'll show us a lot more pictures as you go!
Posted by: Kerry on September 5, 2005 09:08 AMmelanie, that skein looks like a sting of lustrous pearls :-) your work is always perfection!
Posted by: vanessa on September 5, 2005 09:11 AMWhat a lovely succession of photographs! I especially love the composition of #2 with the wool combs. Welcome aboard!
Posted by: Katie on September 5, 2005 03:24 PMAbsolute perfection! Can't wait to see your finished sweater. Whichever design you choose, it will be lovely knit with that beautiful yarn.
Posted by: Vicki on September 5, 2005 08:26 PMWelcome, Mel - wonderful to see you here! That fleece is amazing; I can see why you couldn't let that one go. The spinning, of course, is perfect. My goodness. I'd love to cast a vote for Fern. :-)
Posted by: Sam on September 6, 2005 11:05 AMWhat a lovely tribute to Per'n'Dale.
Posted by: Angela on September 6, 2005 01:13 PMWow, Mel, this is just beautiful!
June
Posted by: June P on September 7, 2005 07:41 AM