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Spinning for a Sweater – Plying and the Finished Yarn

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Carrie

Plying those 12 bobbins of singles was quick (ish) work.  In one industrious evening, staying up late to cross the finish line, I plied everything up into two large hanks of yarn.  I was too excited about how it was … Continue reading →

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Getting Started – Spinning for a Sweater

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Carrie

Now that the marathon of the cabled sweater project is over, it’s time to get started on the large spinning project I was telling you about a few weeks ago.  To recap, I have 12 ounces of a heathered grey … Continue reading →

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Completed Cabled Sweater

Posted on October 12, 2015 by Carrie

It’s done!  Not only is it done, but it has been washed and worn out in public.  The knitters gave it a big thumbs up, so I was glowing the whole night.  Here are the final photos for your inspection. … Continue reading →

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Cabled Sweater Body

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Carrie

I love knitting worsted weight sweaters.  Why?  Because they go so quickly!  In a couple of knit nights, I have this… Then in a few more days I have this… (Wow, that photo is blurry!  I think I need to … Continue reading →

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Cable Crossing Correction

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Carrie

In my last post, I told you about my plans for correcting a wrongly crossed cable in the sleeve of my sweater-in-progress.  First I thought I’d try just unraveling the columns of stitches for the incorrect crossing, fix the crossing, … Continue reading →

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To Fix or Not to Fix?

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Carrie

Some of you may be wondering about the frequency of my posts this week.  Yes, I’ve been posting more often than usual.  To be honest, it’s because I’ve been bedridden for most of the week and attempting to break up … Continue reading →

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Bring on the Clouds

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Carrie

Happy Fall, everyone!  I don’t know about you, but I’ve been ready for fall weather for weeks now.  Cooler temperatures, crisp breezes, cloudy skies, and RAIN.  Yep, we’re doing a jig every time it rains now.  Bring on the clouds. … Continue reading →

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Goat Hair Everywhere

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Carrie

A few weekends ago a friend and I volunteered our novice services to a local fiber farm.  They needed hands to help out with shearing their angora and pygora goats, and it turns out they’re not opposed to that help … Continue reading →

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Spinning: Fractal BFL/Tussah Silk

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Carrie

I just realized that I forgot to show you this little spinning adventure.  I’m absolutely shocked that it slipped through, since I am so excited with how it turned out.  I blame the distraction on the adventures that have popped … Continue reading →

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Drape-front Cardigan – Inspiration and Design

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Carrie

The design bug hit me again.  Hard.  And once again, the inspiration came from a piece that was already in my closet.  It is a cardigan I already love, but wish was just a bit warmer.  Why mess with a … Continue reading →

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