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Knit local
Yesterday’s news (to me) that Butternut Woolens had closed hung heavy in my heart. Shelly’s wrenching post about giving up her farm, her dream, her family’s lifestyle, her sons’ chance to grow up on...
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Blue September
Thanks to everyone who has responded to the Knit Local idea. We’ve got a new group flourishing on Ravelry – invite yourself in if you’re interested! I envision it as a resource for crafters trying to...
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This is what I meant
When I got excited about Knit Local, the recommendations for resources to check out came pouring in. One that grabbed me right away: www.oregonwool.com – a collective of Oregon fiber growers offering...
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Wensleydale Examined, Part I
I did it: I swatched every last inch of yarn on Lois Olund’s sampler card. It was Saturday; I needed a break from ten hours of throwing down (and mostly taking it on the chin as only a self-taught...
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Wensleydale Examined, Part II
Before and after: I wish I came out of the bath looking and feeling so much improved! Look how even and cohesive the heavier Zwool-spun Wensleydales are: And the twisty Romney looks much better,...
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Columbia beret
New version of the pattern added 19 February 2010. By popular request (and my own long-delayed intention), the Columbia pattern has been modified to include a medium size that will fit smaller heads...
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Another reason to knit local
I haven’t written a lot about the Cocoon-Stitch Half-Circle Shawl, but I’ve been steadily working away at it this summer. The pattern is written line by line, with no chart, so it requires a good...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Knit local
Yesterday’s news (to me) that Butternut Woolens had closed hung heavy in my heart. Shelly’s wrenching post about giving up her farm, her dream, her family’s lifestyle, her sons’ chance to grow up on...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Blue September
Thanks to everyone who has responded to the Knit Local idea. We’ve got a new group flourishing on Ravelry – invite yourself in if you’re interested! I envision it as a resource for crafters trying to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
This is what I meant
When I got excited about Knit Local, the recommendations for resources to check out came pouring in. One that grabbed me right away: www.oregonwool.com – a collective of Oregon fiber growers offering...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Wensleydale Examined, Part I
I did it: I swatched every last inch of yarn on Lois Olund’s sampler card. It was Saturday; I needed a break from ten hours of throwing down (and mostly taking it on the chin as only a self-taught...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Wensleydale Examined, Part II
Before and after: I wish I came out of the bath looking and feeling so much improved! Look how even and cohesive the heavier Zwool-spun Wensleydales are: And the twisty Romney looks much better,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Columbia beret
New version of the pattern added 19 February 2010. By popular request (and my own long-delayed intention), the Columbia pattern has been modified to include a medium size that will fit smaller heads...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Another reason to knit local
I haven’t written a lot about the Cocoon-Stitch Half-Circle Shawl, but I’ve been steadily working away at it this summer. The pattern is written line by line, with no chart, so it requires a good...
View Article
