I have a couple of fibery endeavours too ok share with you in this week’s WIP Wednesday post. My fibre friend, Amanda of Red Island Fibre, surprised me with a luscious batt of llama fibre recently. This fibre comes from Maple River Farm in Nova Scotia that raises llamas for fibre, fun, and fertilizer. IContinue reading “WIP Wednesday”
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Maker’s Dozen in 2022
In January of 2022, I saw an Instagram post by @Hadabashery suggesting a MAL called the Maker’s Dozen. The guidelines were simple …. Use existing stash to complete 12 projects throughout the year and/or finishing long neglected WIPs. Sounds like a great plan, right? In my case, it was a huge success. I ended upContinue reading “Maker’s Dozen in 2022”
WIP Wednesday – Exploits Valley Hap
I’ve been inspired to do a little work work on a long standing work-in-progress this week. I started working on the beautiful Exploits Valley Hap by Jennifer Beale in December of 2020 and have been savouring the project ever since. I knit a few rows and then put it away for a bit and thenContinue reading “WIP Wednesday – Exploits Valley Hap”
The Best Laid Plans of Mice and Men
Sometimes, even with careful planning, color choices, ect. our crafting plans flop. I decided to spin for a Metamorphic pullover and started my spinning with Tour de Fleece in July. I chose beautiful colors …. colors which I felt complimented each other, allowed for a bit of a pop, and still remained within my comfortContinue reading “The Best Laid Plans of Mice and Men”
Finished Object Friday – Wild Posy, Verso, and a Spin
I had the pleasure of accomplishing some dream knitting this week. Wild Posy Luna by Melody Hoffman has been on my to-knit list since late autumn 2021. I fell completely in love with the textured yoke and knew that I needed to add this pullover to my hand knits collection. I chose Briggs & LittleContinue reading “Finished Object Friday – Wild Posy, Verso, and a Spin”
How To Spin For A Sweater
As a handspinner and knitter, I’m frequently asked how to spin for a sweater and my response is usually, “It depends….” A clear and concise answer? No. A truthful answer? Yes. Many factors need to be considered when spinning for a sweater, not the least of which are choosing how much wool you need toContinue reading “How To Spin For A Sweater”
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”
Hand Knit Catch Up
I have been a busy little bee working away on a few hand knits since I last posted about November projects. I have completed my Lunenburg Pullover by Savory Knitting and I has become a fast favourite of mine. I used the called for yarn, Lichen and Lace Rustic Heather Sport, and I fell completelyContinue reading “Hand Knit Catch Up”
Snowshoe Weather
We’ve had our first really good snowstorm of the year here in little old PEI. If I don’t have to go anywhere, I really do enjoy a good snow storm! Snuggled in by the wood stove with coffee and knitting, a pot of soup simmering on the stove … what could be better? Why, snowshoeingContinue reading “Snowshoe Weather”
Sand And Sky Creations 