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Jan

6

Knitting Monogamy. Your Opinion…

January 6, 2009 | 1 Comment

Whew! A whole day without internet; how did the pioneers survive? Most likely they started new projects. A lot of my knitting time is spent thinking about the next project, or the next yarn. Arguing wth myself over whether to start <another> new project or put the time into finishing the last one. And these [...]

Jan

3

Make Your Own Spinning Wheel!

January 3, 2009 | 1 Comment

Getting started on any new hobby can be expensive, and spinning is no different. Do I want a wheel or a drop spindle to start with? What fiber should I use. How much processing do I want to do myself?
Well, one of the most expensive purchases would be a new wheel, but if you don’t [...]

Dec

29

Power Outages Do Not Enhance Knitting And Spinning!

December 29, 2008 | 1 Comment

On a personal note, we did the power outage thing this past weekend. It was fun. Actually, we’re pretty well set up for such things. We heat (and are able to cook) with wood and have all manner of candles and hurricane lamps that usually see only dust collecting services.
This is a GREAT opportunity to [...]

Nov

11

Alt Fiber and Free Felted Stocking Pattern

November 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Alt Fiber, by Shannon Okey takes knitting with cotton and bamboo clear into another universe to experiment with the likes of corn, soy, hemp, even seaweed, and many more unusual fibers.
The different qualities of each of these fibers is discussed as well as suggestions for patterns based on each type of fiber’s uniqueness.
Nettles, pineapple and [...]

Nov

8

Kookaburra Wins, Hands Down!

November 8, 2008 | 1 Comment

Kookburra Wool Wash is the latest product to fall victim to my use and abuse list. I like to try these things myself, without reading all the hype, so I can realistically make up my own mind about the products.
Kookaburra did not disappoint! I really liked the delicate smell, and how soft and fluffy the [...]

Oct

27

A Weekend of Spinning and Washing the Results.

October 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment

After spinning a whole lot this past weekend, I tried a new method of washing and setting the yarn. Before, I would have used a just a generic baby shampoo, but I had some Soak on hand so I decided to try that.
It was easier on my hands, but I worried that because of that, [...]

Oct

26

Spinning!

October 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment

What goes hand in hand with knitting? Spinning!
I just “got” spinning. I mean, I’ve been spinning my own yarn for awhile now, but just last night I got it. It worked. The hands and feet and wheel all seemed to be in sync, and nice, even, consistent yarn was produced. This is a good thing. [...]

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