Saturday, March 01, 2008

Oh Happy Days...

... until I realize how much money I've spent.
Today was out March Knit-Out with Lois handing out the long waited Jaggerspun Spree goodies. Since the loot was still on cones we had some winding to do:

Knit out 1st March 2008

I had 12 OZ (app 350 grams) of Zephy 2/18 (wool-silk blend) waiting for me:
Jaggerspun Zephyr 2/18

Close up of the thread:
Jaggerspun Zephyr 2/18 - thread



Copy-paste for future reference:

JaggerSpun Zephyr 2/18 Lace Weight Yarn Specifications

Content:
50% Chinese Tussah silk, 50% fine grade Merino wool
Length per Cone:
5040 yards
Length per 2-oz:
630 yards
Weight per Cone:
Slightly over 1 lb.
Ply:
2/18 Lace Weight
Care Instructions:
  • Hand wash lukewarm, do not bleach
  • Preferably dry clean
  • Cool iron can be used under a pressing cloth, never iron wet
  • Do not tumble dry
Storage tips:
For long-term storage, make sure this yarn is in a moth-proofed environment. Clean, clear plastic containers work extremely well. You can also wrap the garment in archival tissue paper to extend garment life.


Next week: Stash flash!

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

i look like i'm trying to cast a spell in the first picture...that or some concert pianist wannabe. (haha)

that's diana aka sonjira in the 5th picture. the winding was a nightmare! >_____<

bluey said...

oh oh... never realised my pic is taken :P