Spring Knitting

Since Rebecca is crazy busy at the moment, and I have a bit more time, I thought I’d let you see the knitting I’ve been doing since Sheep and Wool, MD.  After all that spinning, I had to put the wheel and drop spindle away so as to focus on Vacation Bible School which I … More Spring Knitting

Mom Learns to Spin

At the Sheep and Wool Festival of 2006, I bought a drop spindle and a bag of carded llama wool.  I struggled to learn how to use it.  The directions that came with the spindle were not enough, and I wasn’t aware of youtube yet.  My local yarn shop did not give lessons in spinning, … More Mom Learns to Spin

Five Jeweled Purples

Mom again today! ~Reb When I first saw the “Scribbling Stoles” on pp. 112-115 of the book Mason Dixon Knitting, I wasn’t impressed.  But the more I thought about the idea of knitting with thick-thin yarn on giant needles, the more I liked it!  I had a pair of size 35 needles……could I design a … More Five Jeweled Purples

Reskeining Surprise

I’ve been asked to make it clear who is posting, Rebecca or Mom, so I’ll start by saying: this is Mom (Linda.) It’s well worth the investment to get a second swift if you dye your own  yarn…..and it’s quite exciting too!  (Or borrow a second one from a close friend….or ask for it as … More Reskeining Surprise