Dear Spinning Circle,
We are in the throws of another school year coming to a close for my kids – how is it almost summer?! Where this year has gone is anyone’s guess. Finishing up a weaving project has taken most of my time – let’s get into it!
Live: Tuesday, June 3 @ 11am Pacific / 1pm Central / 2pm Eastern / 7pm BST / 8pm Europe
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There is a lot going on in the community at the moment – please take a moment to read over the Ketchup & Pickles (Housekeeping) post for this month. Please leave comments with questions so that I can help you navigate! Remember that the On-boarding call this month will be Saturday, June 21 @ 10am Pacific.
Maker Morning will start again next month, Wednesday, June 4 @ 6:30am Pacific / 9:30am Eastern / 2:30pm BST; watch for the Patreon post with links
Wool n’ Spinning’s Birthday Party will be Monday, June 16 @ 9am Pacific until 9pm (12 hours) – please jump in and join at any time! Watch for the Pateon post with Zoom links the day before! Prizes will be happening throughout the day!!
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Spin to Weave (Looming)
Bowmont-Alpaca (50/50) warp & Silk-Mohair (Rowan Haze) weft – Sett 13EPI, 12PPI
- Leclerc Jack loom, 40″ wide x 80″ long (post finishing numbers to come)
- Plain weave {Ravelry Project Page here}
- Dummy warped to maximize yardage (rough sley rattle to spread warp & then threaded heddles/sleyed reed afterwards)
- Skips mended prior to washing & finishing (invisible afterwards)
Spinning & Fibre Preparation
Coniagas Textiles – NZ Corriedale from Anna Grafton “Mocha” – 3.5- 4.5″ staple, ~20 micron {Ravelry Project Page here}
Westcoast Colour CVM – ram’s fleece from 2020 – 2.5-3.5″ staple, fine micron {Ravelry Project Page here}
Knitting
Lakes Cardigan by Ozetta (Hailey Smedley) – Targhee-O.Polwarth-Silk-Sari Silk blend; Hawser yarn, 4-ply {Ravelry Project 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!
