2024 was a very full year for me and when December rolled around, I was ready to slow things down a bit. I said no to many things, I declined requests for last-minute holiday knitting projects, and I actually spent some time in rest. True rest. I didn’t feel pressure to be in production mode.Continue reading “Slow Making”
Category Archives: handspun
FO Friday – Sea Glass Lace
Over the past little while I’ve been pecking away at spinning up my first little fibre batt that I created on my drum carder. It is a blend of all sorts of odds and ends from my fibre stash in beachy blues and greens. One of my friends says it makes them think of seaContinue reading “FO Friday – Sea Glass Lace”
Sweaters, Socks, and Spinning
Even though it is now officially Spring, I still want to keep on knitting all the cozy knits. I’ve been seeing swoon worthy sweaters, adorable socks, and luscious fibres on podcasts and Instagram and I can’t help but feel completely inspired. My to-knit list is becoming quite long indeed! I have a few sweater WIPsContinue reading “Sweaters, Socks, and Spinning”
From Fibre to Finished Socks
Gotland sheep wool is one of my favourite fibres to spin and knit. I don’t get to work with it nearly as much as I would like. The lustre and the silvery greys are exceptional. Those qualities are lovely on their own but when over-dyed , something truly magical happens. Vibrant colors deepen, become richerContinue reading “From Fibre to Finished Socks”
Sand And Sky Creations 