Category: Knitting projects
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My Free Stuff!
I am excited to share my knowledge of sock knitting with you in my upcoming Knit A Long which starts January 9th. Join in the excitement here! As we knit the socks together, I will be providing free video tutorials to enrich your sock knitting skills. I’m confident that you will learn at least one […]
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Dyeing Silk With Walnuts
While I was dyeing some cheviot with dye from walnuts I decided to throw a few silk hankies in to the dye bath too. Modifiers I used were cream of tartar, iron, citric acid, and soda ash to get the different colours. I have to say I am pleased with all the colours. Here are […]
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Look How I Do It!
Here is how I cast on and knit the first round of a sock on a 9” circular needle. The yarn is hand dyed with botanical dyes and is an organic superwash yarn (yes there is such a thing). www.instagram.com/reel/CbBaIrbD9CT/ I love the speed I gain and when I travel I don’t have to worry […]
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Madder & Marigolds
I used yarn dyed with madder root extract and eco-dyed yarn with marigolds. What I love about naturally dyed yarns is that all colours go together; some just pop more than others. Here is red yarn and yarn with yellows and green speckles. I have since soaked and blocked the cowl, and I will show […]