This post has been a long time in the writing - it was kind of abandoned after I finished each pair of socks because I was so burned out on them! Regardless, I hope you enjoy reading about this adventure from last year! These socks coincided with a lot of sock knitting for the book,… Continue reading sampling through knitting handspun socks
Category: fibre preparation
Colour & Breed Studies: Apr – Sept 2018
Another instalment of Colour & Breed Studies have started! I'm excited to announce some coupon codes (in a linked post) for Patreon subscribers of the show to use and to reveal the amazing colours Katrina came up with this time round! As many of you know, we alternate between combed top and carded prep each… Continue reading Colour & Breed Studies: Apr – Sept 2018
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Extra: Happy Hallowe’en!
Thank you for joining me this spooooky Hallowe'en night! I'm making a batt and I thought I'd share how I made it with you! I can't wait to spin this! Happy Hallowe'en! Rachel
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Episode 83 LIVE: A bit of a deviation …
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Live Stream this week! It was a lot of fun and there was a lot of snow talk – never a dull moment, let me tell you! Welcome to new and returning viewers – I really appreciate you taking the time out of your day and… Continue reading Episode 83 LIVE: A bit of a deviation …
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Colour & Breed Studies: October to March
It’s that time again! We will be starting a new colour studies in the Ravelry group and SLACK channel in the coming weeks. I will be setting up a new thread for this next set of colour studies … and please expect something slightly different this time round! Our dear friend, Katrina, will be dyeing… Continue reading Colour & Breed Studies: October to March
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Episode 79: Storing raw fibre, Amethyst & POP! Blanket seaming
Thank you for tuning in this week! Thank you to new and returning viewers of the show, and a huge thank you to those who support the show through Patreon – you guys are the ones who keep it on the air month to month! This week, I am constantly interrupted by the kids –… Continue reading Episode 79: Storing raw fibre, Amethyst & POP! Blanket seaming
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Breed & Colour Study: Gotland & Split Complement
These past 6 months, we have been exploring the breed Gotland in the Ravelry group, as well as the play of split complementary colour schemes on fibre. I think one of the biggest learning curves I experienced when I was a new spinner was how to manage and handle colour. The opportunity to explore different… Continue reading Breed & Colour Study: Gotland & Split Complement
