Cheviot on bobbin

Cheviot on bobbin
Originally uploaded by darklordspet

A little over a year ago, some fellow known as brooklyntweed provided the world with the Hemlock Ring Blanket pattern. I'm really in need of that shawl - the AC at work is pretty brisk, and on occasion, there are mornings and evenings that actually feel cool. Oh, and it's just really, really attractive and seems easy to knit.

Cheviot is an odd fiber that's very springy, so it's a little easier to make the fatter yarn that's needed for this pattern. I usually do lace, so getting a single for a two-ply worsted is taking a bit of concentration. I'm thinking I'll dye the singles green and purple for a jewel-toned, spooky colored throw. I think I have two fleece scoured and waiting. I hope I have enough to make the 600-900 yds (US pattern, US units) it requires. I spun this much in about an hour, and since it's not lace weight, I can't really gauge how much is there ... other than actually taking it off and measuring it.