Category: Breed-specific Yarn
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Shetland Wool and a Breed Sampler project
It’s been a minute since I did a spinning post. I’ve been so busy spinning on my wheel that I’ve neglected to document my impressions of the various breeds I’ve spun. Did I mention I’ve also acquired a second Ashford Traddy that I just happened to have the parts to fix up? I’ve named it…
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New Design: Composure Cardigan
My latest design, the Composure Cardigan, is now available on Ravelry and Etsy. Sweaters are, of course, my favorite thing to knit, and this one lived in my head for several years until I figured out how to make it just right. My first knitting project that I can remember was an (unfinished) doll sweater,…
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Spinning Romney and Finn
It’s been awhile since I’ve talked about spinning different sheep breeds. I got distracted by my spinning wheel, the Tour de Fleece (which I participated in for the first time with Three Waters Farm), and learning to weave. Phew! Last year I was given a 1970s-era Ashford Traditional wheel that needed some TLC, and I…
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Spinning Gotland Wool and Some Natural Dyeing
I’ve been busy with some deadline knitting, so I haven’t posted in awhile. Which means I have a few new things to share. Spinning-wise, I’ve been sampling some of the fibers that I bought at SAFF this year. The first one I decided to try was the Gotland wool fibers. Sampling Gotland Wool I had…
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Introducing the Rionnag Hat
When I designed the Rionnag Cowl, I didn’t intend to create a set.