Yarn Mistrys

Spinning on the Sonata

Apr 28th, 2008 by Kai

I’ve been raving about my new wheel to a few on-line friends that I have and I came to the conclusion while spinning on the Sonata that it is a he. Most of my gadgets are he’s, but I was wondering whether my second wheel would actually be a she. It’s not, it’s a he. We still need to settle on a suitable name, but I’m sure we’ll agree on one soon. We seem to agree on most everything else!

Have I mentioned how I love my new wheel? Well, I do. Really.

Spinning on the Sonata is a dream. I know I fall into the category of spinners who believe that spinning thin is a great achievement. Well with the Sonata, I am spinning my thinnest.

And for comparison, with a euro cent:

I believe I can actually go thinner than that, but for a first spin on my new wheel, I am very, very happy! I feel like I can tackle any fibre with this wheel.

The fibre there is Merino Superwash, and I have enough to be able to actually 3 ply this, so I’ll spin up another couple of bobbins and then using the lazy-kate I bought a while ago, I shall do a normal 3 ply, not Navajo ply. This will be my first attempt at 3 ply this way, so that should be fun. I’m hoping it will work out to be fingering weight, so that I can make a sock yanr out of it. I might even over-dye it, but let’s get the other bobbins full first!

Posted in Handspun, Spinning | 14 Comments

14 Responses to “Spinning on the Sonata”

on 28 Apr 2008 at 1:40 pm1Ali

Woo! Go you! That’s some lovely spinning. And it’s such a pretty wheel….
on 28 Apr 2008 at 4:37 pm2Kate

Wow. Just wow. * gasps * I remember last summer when we both had a go of a drop spindle for the first time and now look at you! I’m almost tempted to start spinning myself… but not quite.
on 28 Apr 2008 at 10:11 pm3Glenna

Wow, so beautiful!
I hope to be able to do that someday too, I would love to have a wheel. It all seems so mystical and fantastic to wheel-less me. Great job!
on 28 Apr 2008 at 10:43 pm4Raina

Kai that looks wonderful…and it really is thin!! That is too funny that you give your spinning wheels a name…you should have a name-the-spinning wheel contest
on 29 Apr 2008 at 7:39 am5Sarah

So pleased it is turning out to be a happy new relationship )
on 29 Apr 2008 at 8:34 am6Littleberry

Looks great Kai, it’s certainly a lot thinner…. being ‘happy’ with your wheel certainly makes a big difference….
on 29 Apr 2008 at 9:10 am7Lin

I want to be able to spin thin like that, it looks great!
on 29 Apr 2008 at 2:08 pm8Fi

Next time I’m accused of having too much fibery gubbins about I shall tell my OH about my online friend who’s acquired two wheels in under a year

It’ll be laceweight next!

Spin Off Mag (I did see Diane’s Article is great…I so need a Danish Shawl for festival warmth giving. I just have to find baby free time to spin and knit!
on 29 Apr 2008 at 6:20 pm9canary sanctuary

Funny, all my gadgets are he’s too. That’s one beautiful wheel, and a gorgeous spun yarn. I’m in awe. I must admit, your yarn is tempting me to add another hobby to my list!
on 29 Apr 2008 at 6:57 pm10cinders

YouYour spinning is fabulous. I love your slim grey yarn.
my things are usually she’s
on 29 Apr 2008 at 9:10 pm11Rebecca

Wow, you seem to have progressed so quickly with your spinning, that grey yarn looks beautiful.
on 30 Apr 2008 at 11:38 pm12samantha

wow, that’s lovely yarn! I can’t wait to see the finished yarn! (or the finished socks!)
on 02 May 2008 at 12:08 am13Lucy

wow, I have so got to get one of those! Actually, I need to learn to spin too. LOL
on 19 May 2008 at 5:28 pm14Jinann

Wow! The spinning looks wonderful! You’re a pro now!