Whitney’s Valentine handspun
This lovely fiber was gifted by my friend Whitney.
Spun on | Wanda, my Hansen Minispinner |
Preparation | end to end |
Construction | chain ply |
Weight | Worsted |
Grist | |
WPI |
This lovely fiber was gifted by my friend Whitney.
Spun on | Wanda, my Hansen Minispinner |
Preparation | end to end |
Construction | chain ply |
Weight | Worsted |
Grist | |
WPI |
Began | February 24, 2022 |
Finished | March 28, 2022 |
% | |
Edited | March 29, 2024 |
Yarn used |
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