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Yarn review: Blacker Yarns, Gotland 4 ply
I almost want to write six different reviews for this yarn, but you’d think I was crazy right? But I have to say the three colours of the wool have subtle differences so you’d need three. Then I’d have...
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Ingenuity: Sirka Row Counter
Since I’m in the US I wanted to purchase some items that I’ve been admiring. The Sirka counter was designed to handle “at the same time” instruction. It’s really more than a row counter, and looks very...
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5 very good knitting podcasts
this is a scene from where i walk nearby This isn’t ALL the knitting podcasts. These are just the ones I’ve really gotten into and listened to consistently. Edited to add: I’ve since started watching...
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Review: Spinners Book of Fleece, the missing link!
Oh how I wish I had this book about two weeks ago before I ventured into the woolly world of fleece selection and preparation. Still, I’m fortunate to have discovered it as early as I have. The...
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Five great knitting and spinning video podcasts
I wanted to point out some great video podcasts which focus on knitting and/or spinning. I notice some of the podcasts I’ve listened to in the past are switching over to video. I think it’s a bonafide...
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Yarn review: Lyonesse by Blacker Yarns a linen-wool blend
I was very pleased when Sonja of Blacker Yarns offered to send me sample skeins of their new Lyonesse yarn to review, and I’m delighted to share a review with you. I was given two samples to play with:...
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Review of CreativeLive – social creative learning
At the most essential, all of the online learning platforms I’m reviewing in this series have similar features: Online videos, some student interaction, a way to share projects – these are all common...
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Review of Fenella – a lovely yarn by Susan Crawford Vintage
I took a class at Edinburgh Yarn Festival with Hazel Tindall to learn fair-isle colour work. I liked my little cuff I created that day, but I sensed that I wasn’t quite ready to dive into making my...
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I decorate with sound
This post was inspired by listening to A Playful Day’s interview with Felicity Ford of Knitsonik. I recommend it highly! What a great adventure in sound, something I didn’t realize was so important. I...
View ArticleA Stash of One’s Own – a book review
If you love yarn and talking about it, I highly recommend the anthology "A Stash of One's Own" by Clara Parkes. I listened to the audio version, and it's been such a relaxing read (yeah, I call it...
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