Category: Breed-specific Yarn
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Spinning a Non-Superwash Sock Blend (New WIP)
I’ve been spending a lot of time in hospitals and waiting rooms over the past few months, so my spinning wheel has sat neglected. Since I can get bored with knitting for that many hours, I decided to start a new spindle spinning project. (Also, to avoid being tempted to buy all the pretty new…
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Tour de Fleece 2023 Wrap-up
The Tour de Fleece is an event that we spinners anticipate every year. This year my participation was small, but I joined the Fearless Fibers team and committed to spinning at least 20 minutes every day. I initially hoped to make some progress on my sweater spin, but ended up deciding to work on some…
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Finn Wool Revisited
I wrote a bit about Finnsheep, or Finn, fiber early on in my spinning journey (read that post here). Since Finn is one of my favorite wools to work with, and I knit the Basket of Blossoms Shawl sample in Finn yarn, I thought it was time to revisit this wonderful fiber. WoodSong Farm, whose…
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New Pattern Release – the Basket of Blossoms Shawl
The Basket of Blossoms Shawl pattern is now live on Ravelry, Payhip, and Etsy. I was inspired by the rosy color of this yarn, in a colorway aptly named Phlox, to design something for springtime. I always like to have a little cowl or shawl to wrap around my neck on chilly spring mornings, and…
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Workshops at Carolina Fiber Fest
I’m excited to announce that I will be teaching three knitting workshops at the 2023 Carolina Fiber Fest – running March 8-12. Workshop registration is now live one the Carolina Fiber Fest website. Here are the workshops I’ll be teaching: Working With Breed-specific Yarns – Have you ever wondered what is so special about breed-specific…