Next Afghan Warp - Something Different

Something different as in I'm not weaving this next one with Red Heart acrylic! Rather, I'm using a combination of KnitPicks Wool of the Andes knitting yarn, and some of my handspun North Ronaldsay.

I've just finished warping the loom .........

.... and am anxious to begin weaving. There is a wonderful textural contrast between these two types of yarns ....

The Wool of the Andes is 4-ply and very smooth. Also quite soft. The North Ronaldsay, on the other hand is 2-ply. That alone gives it a bumpier texture. Due to the guard hair, it is much coarser. What I found interesting, is that both yarns have the same twist angle.

The North Ron yarn is the same that I used in my Rare Breed Sweater (to be completed as soon as the weather cools down). I had about seven colors to choose from for this afghan, and I opted for some of the lighter shades.

I can't wait to start weaving .......

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