Tag Archives: spinning

DIY Niddy Noddy

Posted on April 29, 2015 by knittingthestash

Of late, I’ve been in the market for some spinning supplies. And the price tag on some of these items is quite high. Now, I’m not suggesting that a beautiful maple or walnut something-or-other is not worth the cash–quite the … Continue reading →

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First Homespun to Knit!

Posted on April 26, 2015 by knittingthestash

The fleece to sock project continues! The update? B finished spinning 5.4 oz of the fleece into some beautiful yarn (80% Colombia 20% nylon)!! I am so excited. She spun and spun during Greencastle booth-tending, and look at the result: … Continue reading →

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Preparing for the Bourse–My 12 Step Plan

Posted on April 14, 2015 by knittingthestash

1. Try to figure out what people are saying when it sounds something like “borscht” 2. Assume from the number of posts and tags that it has something to do with buy, sell, trade, swap (which, for the record would … Continue reading →

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Carding Party

Posted on April 11, 2015 by knittingthestash

I headed to B’s yesterday for the aforementioned carding party–just the two of us and that was terrific. I met B at the guild’s spinning meet-up, and while everyone was lovely and helpful, B and I really hit it off. … Continue reading →

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