Smaug, Chiefest and Greatest of Calamities

Smaug, Chiefest and Greatest of Calamities

November 5, 2014

Further proof of the genius dyer at Inglenook fibres. Mother Macrina recently decided to shatter my fiber diet plans by releasing a series of batts inspired by the Hobbit. With a name like ‘Smaug, chiefest and greatest of calamities’ how could I resist? My nerdy little heart went all a flutter.

She took this image from ‘The Hobbit’:

And turned it into this unbelievable batt, which I haven’t touched yet.

But she also sent me this 50g sample braid to match, in a 50/50 yak/silk blend:

Which I have turned into this!

The Yak/silk is a challenging spin at first, so I spun from the fold. The results are just lovely and now I want more of it!

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5 responses to “Smaug, Chiefest and Greatest of Calamities”

josiah_bain

November 5, 2014

Oh my goodness, that’s so lovely! A perfect match for Smaug. :) I’m really excited for the Special Extended version; hopefully it’ll show more Smaug/Benedict!

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1. shireenxnadir3711
  
  November 5, 2014
  
  Thanks Josiah! I’m super excited for the extended one too, I’m such a geek :) By the way, I LOVE your mirror sock pattern, it’s totally going on my list!
  
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  1. josiah_bain
    
    November 5, 2014
    
    Thank you so much. I love your designs and that really means a lot to me! We actually just got the Extended version today, and we’re about ready to watch it! I’m so excited!
    Thanks again!
    J
gladeridercrafts

November 5, 2014

Oh wow, that’s just perfect! *sighs* it’s time like these that I really wish I could spin (and also kinda thankful that nI don’t- I’d never sleep!)

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KerryCan

November 6, 2014

What a cool idea–and the batts and yarn are gorgeous!

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