Project Spectrum: North

This year’s Project Spectrum theme appeals to me so much that I’m actually participating. It’s based on the four cardinal directions and their associated colours, materials, seasons, and elements; there’s so much more to work with than previous cycles of PS that assigned specific colours to specific months.

So. Here’s my first contribution:

Fibre: Fleece Artist Merino Sliver in Stardust
Details: 2 ply sportweight, approx. 105 yards

It reminds me of the colour of low-hanging clouds, just before a mid-winter dawn. The photo makes the lilac tones rather obvious, but they’re much more subtle, just adding depth to the grey.

FA’s merino is soft without being wispy and/or slippery, which I think makes it easier for me to spin. The resulting yarn has a tight twist, is more or less balanced, and is the weight I was hoping for, too. The yardage seems low for the weight, but it’s a pretty dense yarn, so maybe that’s why. I’m not sure. Insert waving of newbie flag here.

… I need more bobbins.

On another challenge-related note, I’m doing all right with my 7900s. See:

 
Not bad. If I stay on track, I’ll succeed on all three counts. I know it looks like I’m hopelessly behind on the knitting, but I do have an almost-complete Nederland Vest that will add over 800 yards to the total, putting it on par with the pages and the minutes.

Note to self: Finish vest.