Tag: handspinning

Patterns for handspun part 4: Modular knitting patterns

Heather

So far in this series, I've covered different ways to make the most out of small amounts of yarn, combining it with commercial yarn, or combining it with other handspun. In this final post, I wanted to focus on patterns which could particularly show off the awesomeness of handspun. There are many great example of… Continue reading Patterns for handspun part 4: Modular knitting patterns

Patterns for handspun part 3: Layering garments

Heather

The likelihood that you'll reach your hand into the stash and come up with a sweater-weight of wool is highly unlikely. It's more likely to find you have enough for a shawl or a cowl, and that would be a pretty clear solution. However, how many shawls can you wear? I've already rounded up some… Continue reading Patterns for handspun part 3: Layering garments

Patterns for handspun part 2: Contrasting yarn

Heather

I still can't seem to spin anything lighter than Aran/Worsted weight. So the yardage I get from a 100g braid of fibre is going to be pretty low. As I mentioned in my first post on Patterns for Handspun, Part 1, the obvious thing to do is simply search for patterns are 150 yards or… Continue reading Patterns for handspun part 2: Contrasting yarn

Patterns for handspun part 1: Small projects

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As I've been sampling and building my stash of handspun, I keep an eye out for patterns which would show off handpsun very well. So I wanted to make a round-up post of some of my favorite patterns. I'm breaking this post up into parts so it's slightly more digestible. I have a habit of… Continue reading Patterns for handspun part 1: Small projects