Category: Knitting
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Loops & Threads Capri Tencel Revisited
When I wrote about Loops & Threads Capri Tencel yarn last July, I promised to follow up on my impressions once I’d knit a garment with it. I had just enough yarn for a summer tank, so I chose the Arioso Tank Top (Ravlery link) by Leah Prestamo. It knit up quickly, and I didn’t…
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Spinning Yarn for a Sweater
Several years ago, I was gifted about a pound of hand-dyed fiber from a non-spinning acquaintance who knew the dyer. I figured this was a perfect opportunity to try spinning a sweater quantity of yarn. I had done some sampling, but hadn’t yet been brave enough to attempt a sweater spin – until now. My…
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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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Seasonal Color Analysis for Knitters
Seasonal color analysis system seems to be having a moment over on TikTok. It seems everyone is trying to figure out which color season they are. This color system first came about it the 80s with the book Color Me Beautiful by Carole Jackson. (Full disclosure – I’m old enough to remember it’s original heyday.)…