I finished some handspun that looks like the sort of yarn I would have made when I started spinning. I’m going to complain about this yarn for a bit now. This merino top is the WI Sheep & Wool 2022 colorway from KnitzAndPearls Fiberworks. I had a very hard time with this spin. At first I thought I had forgotten how to spin merino. Given how often I spin merino that didn’t seem likely. Eventually I figured out the fiber was felted in parts. The pink and the rust were felted and made it really hard to spin. By the time I figured out that it was felted I knew I could work through it if I tried, so I did.
In the end I have 250 yards of worsted weight yarn in a color I don’t like. My mom likes it though, and she has requested mittens in this yarn. Given that it was almost entirely spun at her house that seems fair.
I now have a new braid of merino on my wheel and it is spinning up beautifully. It feels good to have a good spin going after one that made me pull my hair out.
mildlygranola 
Och you hardly complained at all, that was well within acceptable moaning parameters. Glad your mum liked it, so it’ll go to good use.
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Well, I’m trying not to swear quite so much in my posts, which really made it hard to say much.
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You did a wonderful job with problem fiber. Your spinning is nice and even. Iād better push mine to the bottom of the pile as I doubt Iām up for a challenging spin yet.
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It is not worth the headache, and will look pretty as a braid until you are ready to pull your hair out.
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Sorry you had troubles with the first one and did not like it. That second one looks gorgeous so far – I love oranges!
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I love oranges too. I’m currently living in this sweatshirt https://www.eddiebauer.com/p/21790729/women's-cozy-camp-sweatshirt-dress?sp=3&color=Spice&size=&sizeType=
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Sorry to hear it was such a difficult spin, but Iām with your mom, I love the colors!
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For part of it being felted, you did an amazing job! And how cool that your Mom likes it š
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I am not sure if she likes it likes it, or if she just likes everything I make.
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I bet she really likes it š
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