The carded wool from Speed Tweed #1 has been spun and I have some observations. In this experiment I chose the ” layered batt ” for my first speed tweed experiment, as the colors & fibers will be least blended of all, and yet one can at the point of lifting the batt off the carder, begin spinning. These skeins were spun single ply, aran-worsted weight, short draw, soaked in super hot water, and hang dried, completely relaxing the twist. I’m finding that it really doesn’t get much speedier than that!
Above are samples of the first run through the carder (left), the second run through (middle), and the third (right), each time the colors homogenizing more. The most dramatic tweedy splashes of color happen in the first sample . . .
In summary, this fiber preparation was very easy, laying the layers down in one go, no hand-mix, just one trip through the carder. However, I think the process I’ve prepared the wool in Speed Tweed #2 may be the speediest preparation of all, requiring least number of steps, and in one carding its done, ready to spin. Got to spin that up and wrap up the speed tweed series.
JjD 
Such a soft moss color. Lovely.
Thank you! On to the next . . . xx
That’s a beautiful shade of green.
Thank you, I think so too, although the camera just isn’t seeing all the colors in the yarn.
I really like this yarn. The tweedy bits look so pretty mixed in with the mossy green which makes it so versatile for mixing with like colors. You are so clever. Thanks for sharing this little trip down spinning lane with us. Merry Christmas my friend, 🌲🥰V
Thank you Virginia, I am looking forward to more follow-through on the tweed experiments, and sharing my results, and actually going the extra mile and knitting or weaving with the spun samples. Oh, and merriest of Christmases to you and yours! xx