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This blog is dedicated to my Aunt Yvonne. My favourite crafting is my knitting and here I share my ideas, projects, pitfalls and successes. Vancouver, Canada
  • Finding Joy in the S-Word (Sampling) | Wool n’ Spinning, ep. 334

    Finding Joy in the S-Word (Sampling) | Wool n’ Spinning, ep. 334

    Dear Spinning Circle,

    Welcome All. In this epsiode, after taking a couple of weeks off for Spring Break here in the PNW where it’s been raining non-stop for >2 weeks, I share my projects I’ve been steadily working my through to finish! First, I wanted to share my big sampling project that turned into a SKEINED, finished spin to share with you all. The joy of sampling turned into real motivation to spin & I embraced the momentuum. And, a finished handspun sweater that was on my needles for a short time – this was quick, fun & I need to move the buttons (they are not lined up properly!).

    If you’re curious about joining the Wool n’ Spinning community and wondering where to begin, I’ve written a simple Start Here guide.

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    YouTube Playlists for Episodes 325 – 335 here

    YouTube Playlists for Episodes 314 – 324 here

    YouTube Playlists for Episodes 303 – 313 here

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    SKEINED // SAMPLING // SPINNING

    Bramble Ridge BFL-Masham (75/25) ‘Pandora Shinx Moth’ – prepared for spinning {Ravelry Project Page here}

    Cottonman Upland Brown Cotton – Bosworth charkha {Ravelry Project Page here}

    FINISHED OBJECTS

    Auguste Cardigan by Johanna Gehrisch – Anna Grafton Corriedale (washed, prepped & spun) – total 1042 yards, 307 grams (1490YPP); 3.5mm // US 4 {Ravelry Project Page here}

    KNITTING

    Vest No. 7 by My Favourite Things – SweetGeorgia Yarns Corriedale Combo Spin in Stormchaser, Patchwork Quilt & Snow Angel; {Ravelry Project Page here}

    Seasons Cardigan by Ozetta – handspun spinDecember yarns; total ~ 1000 yards; 3.5mm // US 4 & 4.00mm // US 6 {Ravelry Project Page here}

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    Thank you so much for joining me today! Our next stream will be next week, Tuesday, April 21 @ 11am PDT.

    Until then, Happy Making!

  • On Getting a Bit Bogged Down | Wool n’ Spinning, ep. 333

    On Getting a Bit Bogged Down | Wool n’ Spinning, ep. 333

    Dear Spinning Circle,

    Welcome All. In this epsiode, we pick up where we left off last week with an homage to all these projects I’ve been working my through! First, I have finished the MellyKnits Advent plying. Second, we will get into the weeds about sweater knitting and handspun yarn substition, a topic we come back to again and again. Last, I wanted to share what’s on my loom – it’s been a while since I gave a good weaving update.

    If you’re curious about joining the Wool n’ Spinning community and wondering where to begin, I’ve written a simple Start Here guide.

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    YouTube Playlists for Episodes 325 – 335 here

    YouTube Playlists for Episodes 314 – 324 here

    YouTube Playlists for Episodes 303 – 313 here

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    SKEINED!

    MellyKnits Sommelier Guts 1 – Oct 2024 – CVM (Sonia Gregg, BC), Gulf Coast Native (RoyBob’s Farm, OR) & Bombyx Silk; supported spindle spun {Ravelry Project Page here}

    MellyKnits Delightful Advent – 12 days of spinning {Ravely Project Page here}

    1. Day 1 – 2: Cormo w/ Bison
    2. Day 3 – 4: Corriedale w/ Angora
    3. Day 5 – 6: Haunui w/ Kid Nubora Goat
    4. Day 7 – 8: Merino w/ Muga silk
    5. Day 9 -10: Jacob w/ Fox
    6. Day 11 – 12: Bond / Paco-Vicuna

    KNITTING

    Seasons Cardigan by Ozetta – handspun spinDecember yarns; total ~ 1000 yards; 3.5mm // US 4 & 4.00mm // US 6 {Ravelry Project Page here}

    Auguste Cardigan by Johanna Gehrisch – Anna Grafton Corriedale (washed, prepped & spun) – total 1042 yards, 307 grams (1490YPP); 3.5mm // US 4 {Ravelry Project Page here}

    WEAVING

    Handwoven Floral Napkins – Maurice Brassard 2/16 cotton in natural, cinnamon, orange, green, denim; sett @ 26EPI; structure: overshot

    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! Our next stream will be next week, Tuesday, March 10 @ 11am PST.

    Until then, Happy Making!

  • On Getting to Projects Left in Stash for Too Long | WnS, ep. 332

    On Getting to Projects Left in Stash for Too Long | WnS, ep. 332

    Dear Spinning Circle,

    Welcome All. Over the past couple of weeks, I dove into the stash that I had packed and brought with me while living out of our home: A spindling project, knitting and continued progress on my MellyKnits Delightful Advent. All relatively large projects but stashed for a while – how does that affect our mindset when returning to ideas we’d explored in the past and have since moved on from?

    If you’re curious about joining the Wool n’ Spinning community and wondering where to begin, I’ve written a simple Start Here guide.

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    YouTube Playlists for Episodes 325 – 335 here

    YouTube Playlists for Episodes 314 – 324 here

    YouTube Playlists for Episodes 303 – 313 here

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    FIBRE PREP

    Bramble Ridge BFL-Masham (75/25) ‘Pandora Shinx Moth’ – prepared for spinning {Ravelry Project Page here}

    SKEINED!

    SweetGeorgia Yarns Corriedale in ‘Patchwork Quilt’, ‘Snow Angel’ & ‘Stormchaser’ – inspired by long-time community member, Glenda, to combine these colourways in a massive combo spin (similar to a previous combo here) {Ravelry Project Page here}

    SPINDLING

    MellyKnits Sommelier Guts 1 – Oct 2024 – CVM (Sonia Gregg, BC), Gulf Coast Native (RoyBob’s Farm, OR) & Bombyx Silk; supported spindle spun {Ravelry Project Page here}

    SPINNING

    MellyKnits Delightful Advent – 12 days of spinning {Ravely Project Page here}

    1. Day 1 – 2: Cormo w/ Bison
    2. Day 3 – 4: Corriedale w/ Angora
    3. Day 5 – 6: Haunui w/ Kid Nubora Goat
    4. Day 7 – 8: Merino w/ Muga silk
    5. Day 9 -10: Jacob w/ Paco-Vicuna

    Twin Oaks Romney Wolf Yarn – batts carded with 5% sari silk in grellow/2% black unlabelled wool – spun on Lendrum Saxony, plied with traditionally spun singles {Ravely Project Page here}

    KNITTING

    Seasons Cardigan by Ozetta – handspun spinDecember yarns; total ~ 1000 yards; 3.5mm // US 4 & 4.00mm // US 6 {Ravelry Project Page here}

    Auguste Cardigan by Johanna Gehrisch – Anna Grafton Corriedale (washed, prepped & spun) – total 1042 yards, 307 grams (1490YPP); 3.5mm // US 4 {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! Our next stream will be next week, Tuesday, March 3 @ 11am PST.

    Until then, Happy Making!

  • On Making Plans, Changing Them, and Letting That Be Okay | WnS, ep. 331

    On Making Plans, Changing Them, and Letting That Be Okay | WnS, ep. 331

    Dear Spinning Circle,

    This post accompanies the show notes for the podcast, also found on Patreon and hosted on YouTube.

    Welcome All. In this episode, we talk about progress (or lack of) on my MellyKnits Advent and why that’s okay, the Terrazzo Pullover WIP that was ripped, and how plans evolve over time.

    If you’re curious about joining the Wool n’ Spinning community and wondering where to begin, I’ve written a simple Start Here guide.

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    YouTube Playlists for Episodes 325 – 335 here

    YouTube Playlists for Episodes 314 – 324 here

    YouTube Playlists for Episodes 303 – 313 here

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    SPINNING

    MellyKnits Delightful Advent – 12 days of spinning {Ravely Project Page here}

    SweetGeorgia Yarns Corriedale in ‘Patchwork Quilt’, ‘Snow Angel’ & ‘Stormchaser’ – inspired by long-time community member, Glenda, to combine these colourways in a massive combo spin (similar to a previous combo here) {Ravelry Project Page here}

    KNITTING

    Terrazzo Pullover by PetiteKnits – handspun spinDecember yarns; total ~ 1000 yards; 11” for body, then 3” ½ fisherman’s rib; 3.5mm // US 4 & 4.00mm // US 6 {Ravelry Project Page here} morphed into: Seasons Cardigan by Ozetta – 4.00mm // US 6

    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! Our next stream will be Tuesday, February 17 @ 11am PST.

    Until then, Happy Making!

  • On Making Plans Without Letting Them Rule You | Wool n’ Spinning, ep. 330

    On Making Plans Without Letting Them Rule You | Wool n’ Spinning, ep. 330

    Dear Spinning Circle,

    This post accompanies the show notes for the podcast, also found on Patreon and hosted on YouTube.

    Welcome All. It’s been a busy start to the new year and our weather here has been absolutely lovely. Those burried in snow at the moment – how are you all doing?!

    Make Nine is a great way to organize your year but I hold it lightly each time I make one. Updates on starting my MellyKnits Delightful Advent (helping her out by spinning all the samples) and casting on my Terrazzo Pullover by PetiteKnits have made me realise that our making is never straight foward!

    If you’re curious about joining the Wool n’ Spinning community and wondering where to begin, I’ve written a simple Start Here guide.

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    YouTube Playlists for Episodes 325 – 335 here

    YouTube Playlists for Episodes 314 – 324 here

    YouTube Playlists for Episodes 303 – 313 here

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    MAKE NINE 2026

    1. Auguste cardigan by Johanna Gehrisch
    2. Process Lincoln x Jacob cross
    3. Floral Bouquet Napkins
    4. Overshot Scarves
    5. Champagne Pullover by Sari Nordlund
    6. Westcoast Colour Toothy
    7. Twin Oaks Farm Romney
    8. spinDecember & Terrazzo Pullover
    9. SweetGeorgia Combo Corriedale

    SPINNING

    MellyKnits Delightful Advent – 12 days of spinning {Ravely Project Page here}

    SweetGeorgia Yarns Corriedale in ‘Patchwork Quilt’, ‘Snow Angel’ & ‘Stormchaser’ – inspired by long-time community member, Glenda, to combine these colourways in a massive combo spin (similar to a previous combo here) {Ravelry Project Page here}

    KNITTING

    Terrazzo Pullover by PetiteKnits – handspun spinDecember yarns; total ~ 1000 yards; 11” for body, then 3” ½ fisherman’s rib; 3.5mm // US 4 & 4.00mm // US 6 {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! Our next stream will be Tuesday, February 3 @ 11am PST.

    Until then, Happy Making!

  • Ketchup & Pickles | The Wool n’ Spinning Monthly, January 2026

    Ketchup & Pickles | The Wool n’ Spinning Monthly, January 2026

    Dear Spinning Circle,

    The new year has been full already and we are enjoying digging into new content, while finishing up our 2-year Book Study! Rebecca has been hard at work to bring you a new segment on The Wool Circle, called The Beginner’s Corner. Let’s see what else is happening:

    Because we are entering a New Year, I prepared a new Patreon video with a run-down on everything.

    Welcoming Wool n’ Spinning Patreon 2026 here

    Discount Code with check-out for FIRST Month or Year of Membership: WNS2025

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    Vlogmas 2025

    If you missed all the vlogmas videos from December and would like to catch up on this series of reflective handspinning videos, they are ready for you to explore your handspinning from a different perspective than we usually discuss our spinning.

    Vlogmas 2025 Series here

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    What’s happening this month ….

    Live Stream (Rachel): 11am Pacific Standard Time

    • Tuesday, January 6
    • Tuesday, January 20

    The Wool Circle (Rebecca):  11am Pacific Daylight Time

    • Tuesday, January 27
    • Tuesday, January 13

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    Zoom Groups & Maker Morning links are posted to the #general channel of Slack prior to beginning. Rebecca will be gathering with new members on Wednesday, January 28 @ 12noon PST to orient new members to our community – watch for the Patreon post with links.

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    Wool n’ Spinning Radio

    Rebecca, Dionne and Rachel sat down to discuss how the year went. We reflected on some end-of-the-year maker questions, spending some time looking back on the year. Because I didn’t want to get too mired down in only looking backward, we included some discussions about what we want more of in our making in the coming year and what we are each consciously wanting to let go of. It was a fun conversation and I hope you enjoy it.

    Listen to Wool n’ Spinning Radio where you listen to your audio podcasts or here.

    RSS feed for the show is here.

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    The Wool Circle

    The Wool Circle will be wrapping up our 2-year book study in the next week or so. From there, we will be exploring in a more open, fluid way. If you learn best by watching and practicing, this will be the Stream to tune into! Rebecca will be getting back to some basics, building on previous knowledge and seeking more!

    Rebecca has been hard-at-work spinning singles and getting ready to teach us all about Textured Yarns!

    • Check out the FREE Trial for The Wool Circle here
    • Previous Wool Circles can be found here 
    • Spinning Staples (book group) meetings can be found here for members of Staplers 
    • All collections are found here (can be individually purchased)
    • Spinner’s Book of Yarn Designs Syllabus – Textured Yarns (Part IV) here

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    Patreon members are able to find the rest inside here. Comment below if you are looking for a specific link & can’t find it!

    Warmly,

    Rachel

  • Finding Joy in Old Stash |Wool n’ Spinning, ep. 329

    Finding Joy in Old Stash |Wool n’ Spinning, ep. 329

    Dear Spinning Circle,

    This post accompanies the show notes for the podcast, also found on Patreon and hosted on YouTube.

    Happy New Year! Wishing you all the health and happiness for the coming year. We have discount codes for first-time Patreon supporters, Migraineur has been released and wrapping up our 2-year book study … all in the space of just a few weeks! Welcome All.

    In this episode, I share my spinDecember spin that has brough me a lot of joy, a finished object that was literally started on the fly & worked up quickly (Jaunty Shawl by Andrea Mowry) & finishing off my Bitmap Towels (designed by Felicia Lo).

    Invitation to Wool n’ Spinning Patreon here

    Discount Code with check-out for FIRST Month or Year of Membership*: WNS2025

    *discount code valid until January 15, 2026

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    Information about Migraineur by Rebecca Osborn

    Buy Migraineur softcover book on Amazon.ca (also available in other Amazon marketplaces)

    If you want a complimentary ebook with your purchase of a physical book, forward your receipt to osbornfiber@gmail.com with your ravelry name. Offer good untill December 31.

    Buy Migraineur ebook on Ravelry If buying ebook only, use code WOOLNSPINNING to receive 30% off until December 31st. 

    If you want the ebook but do not use ravelry, contact me at osbornfiber@gmail.com for more information.

    For more details, photos, and inspiration for each pattern, visit my blog: osbornfiber.com

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    Live: Tuesday, January 6 @ 11am PST / 1pm CST / 2pm EST / 7pm GMT

    Direct YouTube Link here

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    YouTube Playlists for Episodes 325 – 335 here

    YouTube Playlists for Episodes 314 – 324 here

    YouTube Playlists for Episodes 303 – 313 here

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    SPINNING

    SweetGeorgia Yarns Corriedale in ‘Patchwork Quilt’, ‘Snow Angel’ & ‘Stormchaser’ – inspired by long-time community member, Glenda, to combine these colourways in a massive combo spin (similar to a previous combo here) {Ravelry Project Page here}

    spinDecember project: Collection of fibres for carding, and placing muga (10%) & tint/white (20%) in the batts {Ravelry Project Page here}

    KNITTING

    Regency Wools Ladies & Mans Cardigan – No. 13 – Combo Targhee & Silk spin – 3.75mm (US 5) & 3.00mm (US 2.5) {Ravelry Handspun Page here & Project Page here}

    FINISHED OBJECT

    Jaunty by Andrea Mowry – Hello Yarn Falkland in ‘Villege Fete’ (March 2021) on 3.5mm // US 4 {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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    Remember to check out the Invitation to Patreon 2026 here

    Thank you so much for joining me today! Have a wonderful holiday season. Thank you for being a part of this amazing community, and sharing your knowledge, inspiration and more with everyone. Happy New Year – see you in early January 2026!

    Until then, Happy Making!