Monthly Archives: February 2017

Sweater Surgery

Posted on February 28, 2017 by

Those of you who watch the podcast know that I’ve completed my Ebba Pullover–yes!–pictures coming as soon as the sun comes out 🙂 And this finished object has inspired me to look back at my past sweaters . . . … Continue reading →

Posted in knitting, knitwear repair, sweater, sweater surgery, yarn | 10 Comments

Episode 9: A Sweater is Born

Posted on February 25, 2017 by

In today’s episode, I debut my finished Ebba Pullover, give you a tour of my walking wheel, and show off some lap waste yarn I’ve just finished spinning. Welcome back to those who have been following along and a big … Continue reading →

Posted in Ebba Pullover, episode, FO, handspun, knitting, lap waste, spinners and weavers guild, spinning, spinning wheel, sweater, video, walking wheel | 11 Comments

For the Guild!

Posted on February 23, 2017 by

So many of us benefit from our local guilds; and, I hear from so many of you that you wish you had a guild in your area! I know my online community–that’s ALL of YOU!–serve as an excellent guild and … Continue reading →

Posted in community, spinners and weavers guild | 4 Comments

It’s All in the Details

Posted on February 21, 2017 by

Whew. One sleeve and a collar to go on my Ebba Pullover. I’m hoping to finish it this week, which would mean the entire sweater took less than a month to knit . . . that would be amazing. Tonight, … Continue reading →

Posted in colorwork, cuff, decisions, Ebba Pullover, knitting, sleeve, sweater | 9 Comments

Flock Focus: Stony Creek Farmstead

Posted on February 18, 2017 by

Another weekend means another Fiber Focus! This time, it’s Amanda Solomon’s lovely Clun Forest flock at the Stony Creek Farmstead of NY. Amanda and I met through Ravelry and I was super excited to learn of another fiber lover and … Continue reading →

Posted in breed, Clun Forest, farm, flock, interview, sheep, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

My First Steek! (EEK!)

Posted on February 16, 2017 by

I am hard at work on the Ebba Pullover by Diana Walla. Steeking tutorials can be found at Diana’s website and on Craftsy in Beth Whiteside’s “Cut Your Knitting” class. Thanks to Spencer for all of his work filming and editing … Continue reading →

Posted in Ebba Pullover, knitting, steek, sweater, technique, Uncategorized, video | 6 Comments

Ebba Pullover: A Sweater with Attitude

Posted on February 14, 2017 by

I’ve *just* finished the main body of the Ebba Pullover and [swoon] I am in love. I don’t want to spoil the big reveal, so this is all I can bring myself to share at the moment. My colorwork is … Continue reading →

Posted in colorwork, Ebba Pullover, knitting, love, progress, to learn, unicorns, WIP | 13 Comments

Episode 8: WIP’d Into Shape!

Posted on February 10, 2017 by

I’m fresh off a plane from Texas and ready to talk fiber! So, I’m happy to announce that Episode 8 is now live on YouTube. Thanks so much for tuning in–and thanks to Sarah of FiberTrek for sending some of … Continue reading →

Posted in color, color pooling, community, episode, knitting, loom, mistake, socks, tinking, video | 6 Comments

FO Forgotten?

Posted on February 9, 2017 by

I do believe I never posted a finished photo of my Waiting for Rain shawl! I remember sharing it on the podcast, but I think it may be the forgotten–and ever so favorite FO! So, here you go! A few … Continue reading →

Posted in FO, knitting, lace, shawl, unicorns | 15 Comments

Ebba Pullover: Pattern Math

Posted on February 7, 2017 by

As you know, my next big project is the Ebba Pullover by Dianna Walla. I love the aesthetics of this sweater; and, after getting my hands on the Quince & Co. Chicadee yarn that the pattern calls for, I love … Continue reading →

Posted in custom pattern, Ebba Pullover, knitting, knitting math, pattern, Quince & Co., WIP, yarn | 5 Comments