Fortunately it was not as tangled as it looked. Apart from a few places which had to be picked apart with the end of a dpn it just needed to be very slowly unrolled by hand. About four hours later I had this:
A happy ending after all!
It has come out pastelly, why does all my spinning seem to end up as pastels?! Actually, I know this is because of the mix of colours and undyed bits especially when it is spun super thin, but still I think I need to dye up some bright fibre.
It has come out a little thinner than intended, sock weight eludes me yet again. However, I think I can use it for socks, either on 2.25mm needles or I might have to buy some 2.0mm. They will be worked toe up until I run out of yarn, but first I need to spin the rest of the fibre to make sure I have yarn for the other foot.
It seems quite well balanced, in that it hangs neatly in the skein (when it is not twisted up to keep it tidy) but it is not a squishy as it could be so I think it is a little overspun in parts. This is quite handy for socks as it should make them a little tougher but soft and squishy yarn is still something I need to aim for.
You have way more patience than I do, my dear. My pile of tangles is still hiding. I don't have four hours of patience. Argh!
ReplyDeleteI love to untangle yarn. Don't ask me why!! This looked like quite a challenge though!
ReplyDeleteOh I hate when it gets all tangled. Well done you, what patience you have!
ReplyDeletewow that's a lot of work and how much swearing did you do?
ReplyDeleteWow, that's an epic accomplishment! If I had to work that hard to get something skeined, I think I'd leave it that way for a while!
ReplyDeleteIt's a very pretty skein, kudos to you for being able to work out that yarn-tastrophe! Nice spinning.
ReplyDeleteI am impressed by your patience and perseverence.
ReplyDeleteVery nice job!!! I have an issue with overtwisting all of my yarns; partially my fault and partially a wheel without very good takeup. I can't imagine spinning yarn that's extra THIN for socks, wow! I always go too thick. This is going to make an awesome pair of socks!!
ReplyDeleteYour yarn looks great...what nice socks it will make.
ReplyDeleteHappy Fiber Arts Friday!!
that's amazing, i would have done the same, i don't like to waste anything. i think the skein looks really lovely, beautiful color.
ReplyDeleteI have to say that tangle gave me the shivers. Lovely yarn, worth the time to untangle it.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty but not something I would want to untangle.
ReplyDeleteLove that you were able to untangle such a yarn barf. It's very pretty!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely worth the effort! Really nice yarn.
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