December 6, 2013
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Tag Archives: yarn
March 22, 2013
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A Break from Red Heart Super Saver
Before I get started, let me clarify that I have nothing against Red Heart Super Saver yarn. For many purposes, such as amigurumi toys, it works great. It washes up wonderfully, and it is just about indestructible. However, I am … Continue reading
January 24, 2013
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2ply on the Fly, as in 2ply Yarn
These small skeins are my first attempt at plying two single strands of yarn together, and they turned out okay. In fact, these now look like yarn I could actually use to make something with for a change. I’m still … Continue reading
October 27, 2012
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Hand-Spun Yarn Prize Arrives!
A swishy, soft bundle arrived in the mail on Friday, this gorgeous hand-spun yarn that I won from the Knitty Natter Podcast. It is 168 yards and made of 40% Shetland, 40% Merino, and 20% silk. I love the colors … Continue reading
October 13, 2012
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Never Too Much Yarn
Of course, any crafter knows that when you take an extended trip, you have to pack some craft activities for any downtime you might have. I recently attended a conference for college English instructors, and it was about a three … Continue reading
October 8, 2012
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Yarn Store Splurge
This past weekend, I made a trip up to Brevard County to visit with my sister who is down from Kentucky visiting before she heads off on a cruise to the Bahamas. Since I have known for a while that … Continue reading
September 16, 2012
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Crafting Links
About Family Crafts Browse through this list of unique, homemade Halloween costume ideas and then share yours! Eileen – The Artful Crafter This week, The Artful Crafter tells how you can create free yarn crafting patterns online. Mixed Media Artist … Continue reading
September 12, 2012
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Cascade Shawl
Nicole from the Positively Knitting podcast is running a “Sacred Skein Craft Along.” By “sacred” she is talking about skeins of yarn that we horde because they are too good to use or you are looking for that perfect almighty … Continue reading
August 27, 2012
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Florida Yarn
Yes, believe it or not, some yarn is made in Florida. Of course, I’m not talking about wool yarn because there are pretty much zero sheep down here, but there are a few alpaca farms in this state and with … Continue reading
August 20, 2012
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A Few Yarn Related Acquisitions
It is pretty rare that I buy yarn without a project in mind, but I have been drooling over this skein from Desert Vista Dyeworks called Happy Birthday Cupcake. It is self-striping fingering weight, and I love the color combination … Continue reading