Warping the Pistachio

I'm having trouble uploading images to this blog from this computer, but it seems that it's only related to this particular browser...and I'm not able to download a new browser to this computer, so maybe I can write the blog post itself and upload the photos for it from the computer at home.


Yesterday I finished winding on the pistachio mercerized cotton warp.  The process went more smoothly than it has previously, as I learn little adjustments and tricks to help keep the tension beautifully even.

Now it's on, all nine bouts, and the next step is to lay in the lease sticks and start threading.  Threading should be quite expedient, since it's the same number of ends, and the same grist of thread, as the last warp.  Different pattern, though.


Saturday (and part of yesterday, when I wasn't warping) I manage to fill the second bobbin for the overtwist 2-ply worsted wool for the cap cloth.  It's spinning up well.  Tonight I should hopefully have some time to ply it, and then block it (since it's overtwisted).  I'm about halfway through spinning the warp for the cap cloth project.  Weft will be easier (once I source the merino) since the weft will be woolen-spun singles.


Onward!


Kitties this weekend were great fun.  Also very hard to catch when one is trying to get them back into their room...