What a joy it was to knit the Lacy Baktus with the fractally spun yarn I created on my drop spindle. I enjoyed not only the knitting, but also the process of observing the handspun as it slipped past my fingers and became a stripey F.O. 
As I explained in Spinning for Stripes, plying the two halves of singles – one spun in short color repeats and one in long color repeats is what created this effect. I like the softness of the stripes, the gradual changes from one color to another, some barber poled and some solid.
The Falkland was wonderful to both spin and knit. Soft and long stapled, it was pretty forgiving for a beginning spindler and a joy to knit. Not quite as soft as merino, it still delivers a product that was fine for next to skin projects. My resultant Lacy Baktus definitely falls into the cuddly category.
Here’s to another successful F.O. for the gift box!
Love the way that came out, the colors look so pretty together
Thanks Hind! The color selection is thanks to Into the Whirled who did the beautiful dyeing. I just love how the colors played out also.
You are so handy! The scarf looks just lovely =o)
Thanks Hanna!
I really like how the colors morph from one to the next.
Me too, Kate! That’s my favorite thing about fractal spinning – the gradual color changes, the soft edges to the stripes. Makes such an interesting and distinctive look.
I love that! I’m a beginner spinner as well. I haven’t tried fractal spinning yet. I have been working on figuring out the draws and the plying (whew!). But this project is about to make me want to try. My mil would love that!
While I’m not a spinner, I do watch video podcasts of knitters/spinners and found I enjoy learning more fiber. I’ve purchased Fleece & Fiber Resource book by Robson & Ekarius and enjoy thumbing through it.
This Into the Whirled fiber is to dye, ops, I mean – is to die for.
All that I’ve seen of Whirled fiber on those video podcasts is luscious. Your Baktus is Gorgeous, and it’s a good thing you live afar from me.
I’ve got to read more of your post. You may remember I’m a brand new follower.
hugs
Gerry
Really glad to have you following along, Gerry! 🙂
Great ideas!
Hi there! I was really inspired by your colors and the yarn you spun! I want to buy Falkland roving to dye and spin myself, and I was wondering if you remembered how much roving you bought (in weight)?
Thanks so much,
Bella