Feeling the need to share a little Canadiana inspired pattern. The True North, Strong and Free Cowl was written for anyone to knit who might need just a little bolstering of their of spirit in these wild and crazy times. While not 100% geographically accurate, the cowl features a map of Canada on one sideContinue reading “True North, Strong and Free Cowl”
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Slow and Purposeful January
I have some beautiful locally grown Shetland X that I’ve started processing. I’ve skirted, washed, and carded the fleece and now I’m on to the spinning. With approximately 1100 grams of soft and fluffy wool clouds to work with, I have lots of options for fun projects. For now though, I just enjoying the spinningContinue reading “Slow and Purposeful January”
Slow Making
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”
Snowflower Stash Diving
I’m diving right in to the Snowflower Scarf makealong through Rowan Connect. There has been quite a lot of buzz and excitement about this pattern by Martin Storey. Lots of folks have been picking and planning their colours, whether they’ll do the cowl or the scarf, and casting on. The first pattern instalment was releasedContinue reading “Snowflower Stash Diving”
Haunui and Spinning for a Traveller
Recently, I had the opportunity to spin a new to me breed of sheep wool …. Haunui. I had no idea what to expect because I had never heard of the breed before but it was an absolute delight! The wool is very fine and soft but it still has a teeny bit of thatContinue reading “Haunui and Spinning for a Traveller”
Haunui and Spinning for a Traveller
Recently, I had the opportunity to spin a new to me breed of sheep wool …. Haunui. I had no idea what to expect because I had never heard of the breed before but it was an absolute delight! The wool is very fine and soft but it still has a teeny bit of thatContinue reading “Haunui and Spinning for a Traveller”
Sunday Spinning
Well! Please forgive my absence. It has been a hot minute since I’ve shared anything here on the blog. I have been crafting lots and I could come up with many reasons for not sharing but the honest truth is that I’ve just fallen out of the habit! Habits are like muscles we need toContinue reading “Sunday Spinning”
The Weekly Wool – Fibre Prep
Lately, my Fridays have been spent in a scramble of errands, food prep, and driving the kiddos around but today, I actually have a free day! So …. I’m spending my time prepping some really beautiful wool for spinning. For a bit of background, I had the pleasure of helping out at Fleece and HarmonyContinue reading “The Weekly Wool – Fibre Prep”
The Weekly Wool
I know it may be early in the week but I’ve been enjoying some woolly escapades already. I’ve recently received some beautiful Shetland X fleeces and a Romanov fleece from a neighbor and I’ve been processing away. Below is a quick little snippet of sorting and skirting out in my yard. I’m getting much betterContinue reading “The Weekly Wool”
The Weekly Wool
I’ve decided to start a new little blog series about my adventures in wool during the week. No specific parameters, just what I’m doing, learning, enjoying, and without pressure to produce a specific finished result. As much as I enjoy structure and routine, I sometimes need the space for whimsy. The Weekly Wool is essentiallyContinue reading “The Weekly Wool”
Sand And Sky Creations 