Tag Archives: wool

Playing with Color

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Carrie

I acquired this braid of hand-dyed Polwarth fiber at one of the fiber events last year, though I didn’t have a plan for it at the time.  I simply was attracted to the colors and was interested in spinning Polwarth … Continue reading →

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Spinning for a Sweater – All Spun Up!

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Carrie

The last time we checked in on this project, I had finished plying the singles into two large hanks of 3-ply, DK weight yarn.  But I had discovered that my estimate for how much spinning fiber I would need was … Continue reading →

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Snow Moon Shawl

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Carrie

Following closely on the heels of the release of the Northern Lights shawl pattern, the designer started a test knit for another pattern that I couldn’t resist.  Really, she just keeps cranking them out (it’s rather astonishing how prolific she … Continue reading →

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Under Wraps

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Carrie

Happy New Year!  I hope everyone enjoyed the holidays as much as I did.  To be honest, I wasn’t enjoying it much in November and December when I did the thing that I told Husband I wouldn’t do this year … Continue reading →

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Sneak Peeks

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Carrie

I think I’ve hit a bit of a writer’s block wall this week.  All the things I have to tell you about are super secret!  I’m itching to show you, but…  Why would you want to see the gifts before … Continue reading →

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Drape-front Cardigan – Knitting and Knitting and Knitting and…

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Carrie

It’s been forever and a sweater ago since I told you about my design inspiration for a drape-front cardigan.  Why haven’t you heard much about it since then?  Well, let’s just say that cabled sweaters, new shop items, and lace … Continue reading →

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Northern Lights Shawl

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Carrie

Several weeks ago I signed up to test knit a new shawl pattern written by another designer.  The idea is to follow the pattern and provide feedback to the designer – is the pattern easy to follow, are there errors, … Continue reading →

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Fiber Sampler – Dorset Horn & Southdown

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Carrie

For a palette cleanser during the large sweater spinning project, I chose a few more of the little one ounce fiber sampler bundles.  These are quick little spinning adventures designed to help me learn about the different sheep breeds and … Continue reading →

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Goats!

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Carrie

I solemnly swear that I am not going to come home with a baby goat anytime soon.  Really.  Seriously.  Instead, I’m living that side of the fibery life through someone with their very own fiber farm.  I arrive, I help, … Continue reading →

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Fiber Fusion Northwest

Posted on October 24, 2015 by Carrie

‘Tis the season for fiber festivals and craft fairs.  This is my favorite time of year.  The summer heat starts to break, the rains start up again, the leaves start to turn, the wool sweaters, hats, and shawls come out … Continue reading →

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