Tag: handspun knitting
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There is something very satisfying about clearing off the needles and finishing up projects that have languished a long time. One of those projects is this one but not because it was on the needles for eons, mostly it is because it took a long time to spin, ply and finish. This project lasted almost…
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One of the recurring themes for me this year has been large quantity spins, usually referred to as ‘sweater spins’ in the handspinning community. I think this may be because people generally think of sweater quantities of yarn to be a sort of magnum opus for beginning spinners. As I was learning to spin, I…
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I am already deviating a little from my February-focus on Textured Yarns. I will continue with that discussion on Monday, but I couldn’t wait any longer to chat about this yarn … There has been much chatter in the knitting and spinning world about ‘breed specific’ yarns. It is a hot topic at the moment…
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There is something very profound and rewarding about designing, spinning and knitting a yarn. I have talked ad nauseam about the process to create this particular yarn, as well as shared immensely about the spinning and knitting process {and here}. It was quite the project for me to tackle at the end of the year…
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The Wool n’ Spinning Podcast Episode 11.1 :: In Progress November 2015 Thank you for watching! This month’s videocast features a new segment called Tips & Techniques, a possible breed-a-long in the group, socks and a give away. I am a Craftsy affiliate. This means that when you click on the Craftsy ad within my…
