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Rachel Smith

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  • Spinning for Socks: A Handspun Longwool + Mohair Blend

    There’s something deeply satisfying about taking a project from raw fiber to finished object — and when that object is a cozy pair of socks, the joy is doubled. I recently finished spinning the yarn from…

  • 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…

  • Episode 75: Bast fibres & Socks

    Thank you for tuning in this week! I am back from a whirlwind week at ANWG in Victoria, BC. We camped while at the conference and I had the chance to take a 3-day intensive workshop…

  • Episode 70 Live: All the Handspun Socks

    Welcome to new and returning viewers – I hope you enjoy the show. Thank you to our Patreon subscribers of the show for keeping the show on the air week after week. You make all of…

  • Striped Colour Play.

    I was sitting on the couch at work, in the corner, knitting away on these socks. On a whim after a conversation with my dear friend Katrina the night before, I had started them quickly. As…

  • a moment to shine.

    There’s nothing inherently super special about these socks, as they are just another pair of plain vanilla Fish Lips Kiss Heel socks. But the yarn was bought at Romni Wools in Toronto at Christmastime with my…

  • the realm of breed specific yarns.

    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…

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