The clear poly drive band is becoming more and more common. This drive band material does not work for all wheel so be careful when you are ordering it. If you have a double drive wheel you can not use the clear poly drive band. This material will only work for single drive wheels. If […]
Posted on December 03, 2013
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Louet fest 2013 was a blast. I was able to sit down with Dave from Louet and compare four of their most popular wheels. Louet wanted to make a high quality entry level wheel at a reasonable price point and they came up with the S17. This is a bobbin lead single drive wheel. It […]
Posted on November 19, 2013
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The Louet David is a one of a kind floor loom. The David is a compact eight harness floor loom available in 27 and 35 inch weaving widths. The first thing you may notice about this loom is the treadling system. As you press down the treadle on most jack looms the shafts are being […]
Posted on November 19, 2013
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How to cast-on using the long tail method. This method of casting on creates a nice even edge on your knitting. You will find it much easier to knit your first row with this cast-on and if you are knitting in the round joining without twisting is also much easier. This is because you are […]
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I am sooo in love with my new cardigan sweater! I used Veera Valimaki’s pattern, Golden Wheat. It is a beautifully written pattern (as are all of her patterns!) and is super easy. Golden Wheat is knit from the top down all in one piece, so no seaming. Yay! I used Madelinetosh Vintage yarn and I […]
Posted on February 14, 2013
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Sometime within your fiber journey you will come across some fleeces for sale. The price of raw wool fleece can vary quite a bit and some really nice fleeces can even be found for…free! When you do come across a fleece or are new to shopping for a fleece at a fiber festival etc, here […]
Posted on January 25, 2013
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Choosing the proper knitting accessories and knitting tools can go a long way in terms of getting the quality result that you’re looking for and enjoying the process of your knitting. Why not enjoy your favorite pastime instead of getting frustrated by the knitting tools that you’re selecting? Taking the time to select the proper […]
Posted on January 25, 2013
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When considering weaving looms for sale it is important to take into consideration what types of items that you want to weave. Larger fabrics and rugs are common selections, and the amount of space that you have for a weaving loom must also be taken into consideration. For beginners and those with limited space, rigid […]
Posted on January 25, 2013
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There’s no shortage of styles and types of spinning wheels for sale, and spinners seek out that perfect wheel that’s just right for them. Ashford is a great choice for spinners who are The Ashford Traditional is one of the most popular wheels in the world and has been on the market basically forever. Like […]
Posted on January 25, 2013
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Choosing the right spinning wool and spinning yarn can go a long way in assuring the quality that you are looking for in your knitting projects. There are plenty of spinning yarn and spinning wool selections to choose from, and it is important to get a quality product to avoid the itchy and scratchy feel […]
Posted on January 25, 2013
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I just tried natural dyeing for the first time last week. It was fast, easy and cheap. Why did I wait so long? I started my six woad seedlings (seed purchased from Pinetree) under lights in March. They proved to be indestructible—unconcerned about negligent watering and soil from the backyard. Oh wait! Did I forget […]
Posted on November 01, 2012
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Sadly, for the past few months I haven’t been knitting. However, a few weeks ago I decided to pick up a lovely sweater that I started knitting almost a year ago and had left hibernating in a lonely basket in the corner. Once I picked it back up I remembered how excited I was to […]
Posted on October 09, 2012
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