Category: textured yarn
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I have absolutely no recollection of weaving anything in my entire life but I have wanted to learn to weave since visiting family friends in Haida Gwaii when I was 17 years old. The trip made quite an impression on me and I have since hoped to return again one day. From the untouched beaches,…
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Before the end of June passes us by – where did this month go?! – I thought I would take a moment to chat about the new Fibre Club option here at Wool n’ Spinning. There are a few spots left and these packs of fibre will always be mailed out in the middle of…
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Another instalment of my weekly video-log (vlog), focusing on the process of creating my handspinning projects! We are coming to the end of the first iteration of vlogs that I promised as a way of creating a more sustainable future for the podcast. As a way to move forward, I am pleased to announce the…
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Part of a project, for me, is the fibre prep and yarn spinning but the other half is the almost, if not more, important, which includes finishing the yarn and knitting something for use. This yarn started as an adventure in making ‘mini’ batts off my drum carder when it was new. I loved the…
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The Wool n’ Spinning Podcast Episode 18 :: Shawls & Fibre Prep Tools March 2016 Thank you for watching! This week’s show features finished handspun knitting and a lot of talk about fibre prep tools that I currently use/own. I am a Craftsy affiliate. This means that when you click on the Craftsy ad within…
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The Wool n’ Spinning Podcast Episode 17 :: Socks & Singles February 2016 Thank you for watching! This week’s show features handspun knitting, some spins in progress and finished spins! I am a Craftsy affiliate. This means that when you click on the Craftsy ad within my website and purchase a class or supplies, I…
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Through out the month of February, I have been sharing my experiences learning about spinning textured yarns with you here on the blog. We started with a wee experiment and a Craftsy class, we moved onto a slightly larger skein in a 2 ounce batt from deep stash, then we explored thick and thin. Well,…
