Crafts, Knitting

Fiber Friday: Fair Isle Fun!

My local yarn shop (or LYS) has started a year-long knit-a-long (or KAL!) for a very awesome project.  It’s called My Favorite Things, and you can find the pattern by following this link here to Ravelry. The project is an infinity style scarf, worked with Fair Isle.  The concept is to do each section, or… Read More Fiber Friday: Fair Isle Fun!

Crafts, Spinning

HansenCrafts miniSpinner Review – Part 2: The Wheel

I’ve had my miniSpinner (mS for short!) for several months now, and I’ve gotten to use it some in that time (I’ll fully admit that I don’t spin anywhere near as much as I should), and I have to say, it is a completely wonderful little device! I definitely spin better with it — I’m… Read More HansenCrafts miniSpinner Review – Part 2: The Wheel

Crafts, Knitting, Spinning

Oddity

So, I spun up 1.5oz of some pretty and awesome fiber to start on the Oddity mitts.  I came out with 80yd, though it fluffed out a lot when I washed it.  I’d say it is probably DK weight or so, but I haven’t checked it. Here is what the fiber looked like!  Though, my… Read More Oddity