I think Bernie (Bear in Sheep's Clothing Yarn) isn't the only knitter who taps when she knits. Once she showed me a welt in her index finger from where she taps on the needle as she knits. Like, a HOLE in the skin. She said she winces each time she taps, but can't really knit… Continue reading Tap when you knit? Use this cute finger protector.
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A simple spinning on a stick demo for shows
In my previous rant about the student spindle, I pointed out you'd be better off showing people to spin with a CD spindle, and showing them how simple it is to make one, than giving them a way-too-heavy spindle. You really can spin with anything, and you don't have to spend a lot of money.… Continue reading A simple spinning on a stick demo for shows
The talented Mr. Thayer Syme of TravelKate
My theory on Lazy Kate is that Kate was sick and tired of making plying balls. She thought of a way she could pop the bobbins down on her a contraption so she could spin away. And boom, the Lazy Kate was born. Her sister, Lazy Susan was impressed! I went to the US in… Continue reading The talented Mr. Thayer Syme of TravelKate
Power scour v Dish washing detergent for washing fleece
I have LOTS of fleece to wash, and if I don't get it all washed by Fibre East, I'm not allowed another one for a whole year. (My rules!) So I want to get it done quickly, effectively and create as little waste as possible. I've come across people saying they use dish washing liquid… Continue reading Power scour v Dish washing detergent for washing fleece
Fibrary from Fibre East
Deb Robson's 2-day Introduction to Wool Types at Fibre East was fantastic. It wasn't exactly a beginner class, but I was helped and encouraged to keep pace and gained some great skills. After all, I only learned spinning so I could take this class! Everyone else there was an experienced spinner and most brought their… Continue reading Fibrary from Fibre East
Ingenuity: Sirka Row Counter
Since I'm in the US I wanted to purchase some items that I've been admiring.The Sirka counter was designed to handle "at the same time" instruction. It's really more than a row counter, and looks very different from any row counters designed to date. So if you have say, a top down raglan with shaping,… Continue reading Ingenuity: Sirka Row Counter
Ways to label swatches
I really enjoy the knitting meet-ups with the Ravelry group. They are once a month-ish at the Dock Cafe, which is an honesty café. You pay what you like. You can bring your own lunch. I only noticed in tiny fine print last time, it's run as a sort of church. "Why did you have… Continue reading Ways to label swatches
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