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Ep 47: Knitting with Handspun Singles
Spinning, dyeing moth-proof yarn, crocheting bears, and knitting handspun singles are adventures in this episode. Kelly gives an extensive review of knitting with handspun singles so that spinners will know how to use their yarn without always plying it. Marsha has been researching the meaning of the old-fashioned "moth-proofing" that was done to her spirit yarn. We hope that both topics are...
Yes You Can Use Handspun Singles!
What are singles?
A singles yarn is a yarn that is only one ply. Most of the time spinners make yarn with the intention to ply it. Most often spinners will make a two-ply yarn or a three-ply yarn. But there are times when a one-ply yarn, a singles yarn, is useful. Some well known examples of singles in commercial yarn are Tosh Merino Light and Lopi yarns.
Twist and Energy
When twist is...Ep 46: Fun with Math, Color, and Sheep Labor
Math, over-dyeing, color theory, and an interesting discussion of the Faroe Islands join knitting and spinning in the topics of this episode.
Kelly's Projects
Kelly has won the battle with the first of the Civil War socks. Several adjustments for fit were needed, but the finished sock is now perfect and it is on to the second one. |
| Sock 1 is done! |
The only other knitting has been on the NoCKRs shawl...
Ep 45: Winners and a Wooly Road Trip!
Show notes coming soon.
Tangents Galore in Ep 44
Knitting, spinning and preparing for the Black Sheep Gathering has Marsha and Kelly so excited that they can't stay on topic! Lots of interesting (we hope!) tangents in this episode.
Marsha has finished her Ricky for All Seasons by Vera Sanon. She loves the look and the fit and recommends the pattern.
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| Ricky for All Seasons |