Here’s a picture of the shawl off the blocking board. I cannot get a good picture today, it’s dull and gray outside and the light is not cooperating! I enjoyed knitting this pattern up. But, the pattern says it’s a great project for beginning lace knitters. I had a terrible […]

I’ve gotten my Forest Canopy Shawl finished and on the blocking board. Sorry for the terrible colors in the pictures! The close-up is the most accurate representation of the actual colors. I’ll post another pic when it’s finished blocking along with all the vital stats.
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For my fibery Christmas gifts DH gave me money, and so did my Mom. I’ve just completed ordering my gifts and now have to be patient and wait for them to arrive.
Here’s what I’ve ordered so far: 1 pound of Lincoln roving and 1 pound of Brown Sheep Mill End roving. […]

Well, I made a trip to Lowe’s yesterday and found some supplies for my very own DIY tensioned Lazy Kate.
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I had the basket. I bought 5/8″ dowel rods, cut them 10″ long and sanded the ends. They are held in place with 5/8″ grommets. The tensioning […]

I’ve finished spinning and plying the Corriedale sample that came with my spinning kit. I think it came out pretty good for my second spinning try.
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Corriedale, 1.5oz, 49 yds, 8 WPI. Spun on Emily spindle. 2 ply, plied on toy wheel spindle using Andean plying method.

To those who celebrate Christmas I hope yours if filled with faith, family and fun!