"That's Why Its Called a Drop Spindle"

I have been trying my darnedest to learn to spin for nearly two years now. The idea is simple... spread out some fiber so that the bits are going in generally the same direction and then twist them up so that they stay together. People have done this for centuries if not millennia on everything from just their leg to a fancy spinning machine (not to be confused with pretty antique wheels, but they've used them too). I passed Organic Chemistry (and on the first try) and surely spinning ought not be any more difficult.

Well, my friends, it isn't. In fact, I've come to the conclusion that it's not only simple, but its also very enjoyable. Turns out that all this time, I've been trying to be too in control. My drafting was sloppy and made thick, nasty messes when I got it to spin because I wanted to grip the fiber instead of letting it slide through my hands. The few yards I've managed in the last months is far over spun from trying to work right at the hook on my CD spindle. But now, now I understand. PetuniaLu showed me. You actually spin about 6-8 inches above the hook, if not more. This allows the spindle to maintain a nice, even spin and room for this spin to work its way into the newly drafted fiber. It was rough starting out because this was against my scientific nature... I should have complete control. But after a few drops and the encouraging words of both PetuniaLu and Whorling Tides, who reminded me it is a drop spindle after all, I had new found hope that I could make yarn. And make yarn I have.

Above is the second part of an 8 oz bag of Ready Spin that I purchased when I first decided to learn. (Anyone else notice that anything pink that I photograph has a shine?) Below is the product of a week and a half of my new hobby on the very best bobbin money can buy-the paper towel roll. My dad spoils me... he's already given me three :D It is about 3.5-4 oz of a decently (I think) evenly spun fingering weight. But now I have a dilemma. I wanted to ply the purple and pink together, and then hopefully do some sort of scarf, but I can already tell that I have about 1/3 more purple. So, come out of lurking and tell me... Should I ply it together anyway and ply the leftover purple to itself or should I ply them each with themselves and do a smaller, mosaic stitch neck warmer?