May 2023 – Sand And Sky Creations

Sunday Snapshots

I recently acquired a drum carder so I’ve been quietly working away at using up some scraps and leftover bits of fibre. Today, I made a very beachy looking batt with blues, greens, and the odd little pops of colour and have started spinning it on my Woodland Handcraft cauldron spindle. The more I workContinue reading “Sunday Snapshots”

FO Friday – Spindle Spun and Plyed

I had a sweet little spinning batt made by my fibre friend Sue in my stash that I was saving for something special. This was the perfect fibre for spinning on one of my support spindles as I get to slow down and really savour spinning it. For the fibre blend, I have no ideaContinue reading “FO Friday – Spindle Spun and Plyed”

Sunday Snapshot

A little peek into my spindle box ….

FO Friday – Solastalgia Hat and East Friesian Yarn

Today, I have TWO finished objects to share with you! First up is the Solstalgia Hat by Heather Nolan of Oileánach Knits. This was a test knit (the date of release is TBA) and the third test knit that I have had the opportunity to do with them. The pattern calls for fingering weight yarn(myContinue reading “FO Friday – Solastalgia Hat and East Friesian Yarn”

WIP Wednesday – Rideau Arcott

I’ve been very much enjoying my subscription to Long Way Homestead’s fibre club. Each month, members receive 4oz of breed specific fibre from small Canadian flocks. This month’s breed is Rideau Arcott. While it appears to be more of a medium grade wool, it is soft and almost down-like and it spins up like aContinue reading “WIP Wednesday – Rideau Arcott”