Dear Spinning Circle,
Working through a copious amount of sampling, although not necessarily at my wheel, but instead in my dye pots and on knitting needles! Lots to share with everyone today as we all recover from the Time Changes around the world!
Direct YouTube link here
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Exciting news was released last month about our next Breed Blends & Colour Study! Meaghan of Bramble Ridge Hand Dyed Yarn has teamed up with Wool n’ Spinning to produce a Wool n’ Spinning specific blend for us to spin, applying all our learning from this fall’s Yarn Structure explorations (see below). To contribute photos for Meaghan’s inspiration (theme: DEEP FALL), please post them here (Ravelry).
Information for ordering, Meaghan’s story and more will be released January 1st – STAY TUNED!
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Spinner’s Book of Yarn Designs Book Study 2024/2025: YARN STRUCTURE
Starting our Part III study this month, we will be exploring all things Yarn Structure. There will be a focus on socks & sock yarn spinning, along with other uses for these amazing structures – this is a great place to JOIN NOW if you’ve been watching from the sidelines. Syllabus: Part III (Yarn Structure) here.
- Welcoming 2024 Post here
- Welcoming 2024 for The Wool Circle & Spinning Staples here
- Year of Yarn 2024 Syllabus: Part I (Back to Basics) here
- Year of Yarn 2024 Syllabus: Part II (Stunning Singles) here
Quick Access to Events & Information in the community:
- Ketchup & Pickles for September 2024 here
- Queries & Explorations is a chance to come together to discuss projects, ideas & trouble-shooting in our making. For more information, check out the Queries tier on Patreon here.
- Recent Tutorial on how to use Ravelry & Slack
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In the show today …
Fibre Preparation, Sampling & Spinning
Rideau Arcott/Charollais Fleece (2019) – Downy but also fine crimp; tippy – removing with nails, then carding, 3-4 passes on carder so lock popped easily to remove second cuts; Large batts off new carder – broke down into smaller nests for spinning {Ravelry Project Page here}
Shetland Fleece (2019) – hand picked open & carded; added 20% Egyptian Pima Cotton {Ravelry Project Page here}
Bramble Ridge Hand Dyed Yarn Haunui ‘Fun House’ & ‘Mushroom Hunt’ – Majacraft Suzie, 28:1, dizzing off hand cards to open up the preparation; possibly a hawser yarn (?) {Ravelry Project Page here}
Knitting
Moon Set Tee by Hailey Smedley (Ozetta) – MellyKnits CVM/Cotton/Silk 3-ply handspun; 3.5mm / US4 {Ravelry Project Page here & handspun page here}
Community Participation
As always, thank you to those who share in the community, uploading photos and thoughts about what you are working on! I appreciate it – it’s my pleasure to be able to share!
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Thank you so much for joining me today!
Until then, Happy Making!
