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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

Handspun Jethro, Sampling CVM/Cotton & More! | Wool n’ Spinning, ep. 298

September 4, 2024
Dear Spinning Circle,

Welcome Fall! Another stream this morning about washing wool, finishing Jethro and more! I hope you enjoy the stream.

Live Stream: Tuesday, September 3 @ 10am Pacific / 12noon Central / 1pm Eastern / 6pm BST

Direct YouTube Link here

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Link to SPAKALs 2024 Information here

Note that our Emotional Chicken SPAKAL is going on at the moment – please share your Chickens with us in the #general channel on Slack & the Ravelry thread here

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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 August 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

MellyKnits CVM – O. Cotton – Mulberry Silk blend (70/20/10); break down of batt – into strips, continuous backwards, no smoothing, round 3-ply after sampling (2 mini skeins) {Ravelry Project Page here}

Rideau Arcott/Charollais Fleece – 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}

Crocheting

Magnus Cardigan by Meghan Ballmer – Crux Fibres Canadian Unspun & Crux Fibres Kid Mohair-silk in Woodsprite & Mystery Bruise; hook I (5.5mm) & J (6mm) {Ravelry Project Page here}

Finished Objects

Jethro by Tanis Lavallee – SweetGeorgia Yarns Sheep Breeds Kit including all different wools spun and plied for SOS Workshop here & learning to crochet here, 3.5mm / E hook {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!

Thank you so much for joining me today!

Until then, Happy Making!
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Knit City Calgary, Jethro & More! | Wool n’ Spinning, ep. 297

August 20, 2024
Dear Spinning Circle,

Rebecca and I have returned from Knit City Calgary – I have lot’s to share with you!

Live Stream: Tuesday, August 20 @ 10am Pacific / 12noon Central / 1pm Eastern / 6pm BST

Direct YouTube Link here

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Link to SPAKALs 2024 Information here

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Spinner’s Book of Yarn Designs Book Study 2024/2025
- 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 August 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 …

K-Nitting

Jethro by Tanis Lavallee – SweetGeorgia Yarns Sheep Breeds Kit including all different wools spun and plied for SOS Workshop here & learning to crochet here, 3.5mm / E hook {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!

Thank you so much for joining me today!

Until then, Happy Making!
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Hello Yarn Rolags, Fleece Preparation, Hawser , Jethro & More! | Wool n’ Spinning, ep. 296

August 6, 2024
Dear Spinning Circle,

Happy August! We have an exciting episode today with lots of giveaways for Tour De Fleece!

Drect YouTube Link here

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Link to SPAKALs 2024 Information here

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Spinner’s Book of Yarn Designs Book Study 2024/2025
- 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 July 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 & Spinning

Unboxing new motorized carder – Fancy Kitty Little Tom Wide
- Romney blend with seacell – playing with percentages
Rideau-Arcott/Charolais Cross – re-washed & started picking to lock pop
- Majacraft Rose 27:1
- Continuous backwards draft, with light smoothing
- Aiming for a multi-ply yarn, 3- or 4-ply
Corriedale/Targhee Cross – re-washed & started picking to lock pop
- carded as a large batt, then into smaller nests of fibre for spinning
CraftyJaks Targhee & Smith+Ewe Organic Polwarth+Silk & Sari Silk – 2/3 to 1/3 targhee to Polwarth
- Included 2% sari silk for texture and interest
- Carded 3-4 times for blending – need to re-blend the nests one more time of recent blend
- Plied as Hawser yarn – 4-ply, knitted swatch with more to up-ply & ply
Spindling

Hello Yarn Falkland in ‘Village Fete’ – spindle spun; 2-ply with copious singles leftover …. ?? what to do {Ravelry Project Page here}

K-Nitting

Jethro by Tanis Lavallee – SweetGeorgia Yarns Sheep Breeds Kit including all different wools spun and plied for SOS Workshop here & learning to crochet here, 3.5mm / E hook {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!

Thank you so much for joining me today!

Until then, Happy Making!
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Tour de Fleece, Rideau-Arcott Cross, Jethro Cardi WIP & More! | Wool n’ Spinning, ep. 295

July 16, 2024
Dear Spinning Circle,

Welcome to another stream – I’m super excited to share with you the spins I’ve been working on for TdF! If this is your FIRST tour, let me know in the comments below.

Direct YouTube Video here

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Link to SPAKALs 2024 Information here

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Spinner’s Book of Yarn Designs Book Study 2024/2025
- 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 July 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
***

In the show today …

Fibre Preparation & Spinning

Rideau-Arcott/Charolais Cross – re-washed & started picking to lock pop
- Majacraft Rose 27:1
- Continuous backwards draft, with light smoothing
- Aiming for a multi-ply yarn, 3- or 4-ply
CraftyJaks Targhee & Smith+Ewe Organic Polwarth+Silk & Sari Silk – 2/3 to 1/3 targhee to Polwarth
- Included 2% sari silk for texture and interest
- Carded 3-4 times for blending – need to re-blend the nests one more time of recent blend
SKEINED!

100% Corriedale – prepared in a batt for me by Dionne, spun with pre-drafting, continuous backwards
- 200 yards, 50 grams = 1816YPP
- 14 – 15 WPI under slight tension
K-Nitting

Jethro by Tanis Lavallee – SweetGeorgia Yarns Sheep Breeds Kit including all different wools spun and plied for SOS Workshop here & learning to crochet here, 3.5mm / E hook {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!

Thank you so much for joining me today!

Until then, Happy Making!
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Tour de Fleece Prep, RIPing Projects, Jethro Cardigan Progress & More! | Wool n’ Spinning, ep. 294

July 2, 2024
Dear Spinning Circle,

Welcome to another stream!

Live Stream: Tuesday, July 2 @ 10am Pacific / 12noon Central / 1pm Eastern / 6pm BST

Direct YouTube Link here

***

Link to SPAKALs 2024 Information here

***

Spinner’s Book of Yarn Designs Book Study 2024/2025
- 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 June 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 & Spinning

Rideau-Arcott/Charolais Cross – re-washed & started picking to lock pop

CraftyJaks Targhee & Smith+Ewe Organic Polwarth+Silk & Sari Silk – 2/3 to 1/3 targhee to Polwarth
- Included 2% sari silk for texture and interest
- Carded 3-4 times for blending – need to re-blend the nests one more time of recent blend
RIPing

Moon Tee Set by Ozetta (Hailey Smedley) – Kainuu Harmaas ~ 1100 yards, 3.00mm / US 2.5 {Ravelry Project Page here}

Home Camisole by Caidree – Disdero Ranch Mohair Fingering (natural) & Garnstudio DROPS Kid-Silk (Ecru), 3.75mm // US 5 {Ravelry Project Page here}

K-Nitting

Jethro by Tanis Lavallee – SweetGeorgia Yarns Sheep Breeds Kit including all different wools spun and plied for SOS Workshop here & learning to crochet here, 3.5mm / E hook {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!

Thank you so much for joining me today!

Until then, Happy Making!
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Picking Rideau-Arcott Cross, Washing Wool, Moon Set Tee & More! | Wool n’ Spinning, ep. 293

June 18, 2024
Dear Spinning Circle,

Welcome to another stream!

Direct YouTube Link here

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Link to SPAKALs 2024 Information here

***

Spinner’s Book of Yarn Designs Book Study 2024/2025
- 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 June 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
***

In the show today …

Fibre Preparation & Spinning

Rideau-Arcott/Charolais Cross – re-washed & started picking to lock pop

West Coast Colour CVM Ram’s Fleece – washed & started to prepare for lock pop & spinning

CraftyJaks Targhee & Smith+Ewe Organic Polwarth+Silk & Sari Silk – 2/3 to 1/3 targhee to Polwarth
- Included 2% sari silk for texture and interest
- Carded 3-4 times for blending – need to re-blend the nests one more time of recent blend
K-Nitting

Moon Tee Set by Ozetta (Hailey Smedley) – Kainuu Harmaas ~ 1100 yards, 3.00mm / US 2.5 {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!

Thank you so much for joining me today!

Until then, Happy Making!
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Summer 2024 | Community SPAKALS & EVENTS

June 11, 2024
Dear Spinning Circle,

Summer is a wonderful time here in the Wool n’ Spinning Community because we have lots of creative things happening! I look forward to the slow-down of summer, spindling and knitting outside, and long walks in the sun (usually with a coffee).

Without further ado, let’s give you some links to access all the things. Information is included in the individual threads on Ravelry. I’ve included simple explanations here for those who don’t use Ravelry, as well as, included the Slack channel hashtags to find what you need!

There are THREE Spin-Along, Make-Alongs this Summer:

1. Tour de Fleece/de Fleece Femmes
- Dates: June 29 – July 21 (TdF) & August 12 – August 18 (TdFF)
- Ravelry Thread here
- Slack Channel: #tdf-and-tdff-2024
2. Spindle Spun Summer 2024
- Dates: June 20 – September 22
- Ravelry Thread here
- Slack Channel: #spindlespunsummer2024
3. Emotional Chicken SPAKAL
- Dates: August 19 – September 22
- Ravelry Thread here
- Slack Channel: #general
Post in as many places as you’d like – different people read different threads based on their interests. Cross-posting is encouraged!

Comment below with any questions – I’m so looking forward to a full summer with you all!

Warmly,

Rachel
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