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Spinster's Corner
Colorful variegated rovings abound these days. Some are hand-painted by fiber artists. Others are produced in a variety of colorways by large yarn and fiber companies. Whatever the source, the modern spinner has access to a colorful array of fiber choices. Sometimes it is fun just to spin the roving and ply it on itself to see what happens. On the other hand, you may have a vision for the finished yarn or even for the finished project made from the yarn. In that case, a little bit of planning and a few tips about plying singles from variegated rovings help create a beautiful yarn that enhances for your project. [...]
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Indie Spotlight • 8 : The Woolen Rabbit
Kim Kaslow of The Woolen Rabbit. [...]
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Chintamani Socks : spin the yarn
The thing I try to determine, before I spin anything I would like to spin, is what the fibre would do best as, spun up, and what the make up of the fibre (in this case, Finn wool) would be suitable for. [...]
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Books • 8 : Color and Texture In Weaving
There are a TON of things I like about this book. [...]
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Books • 8 : Nourishing Knits
Knitting, spinning, companionship, wholesome food and warm drinks are each a wonderful thing. Together, nothing nourishes the spirit more! There is something about gathering together and sharing great food and drinks with others who enjoy working with fiber that bridges even the widest gaps to form amazing bonds of friendship. [...]
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A Recipe for Socks in All Sizes (Free pattern excerpt)
This free pattern excerpt utilizes the numbers for women's medium (size 7-8). The complete pattern is written for 13 sizes, from kids to giants. [...]
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A Recipe for Socks in All Sizes
This pattern is written using tables to 'fill in the blanks'. Insert the tabled numbers for your size whenever you see a __ in the instructions. There are 13 sizes available in this pattern, from kids to giants, enough to make a pair for all the feet you know. Socks are knit top-down with a heel flap and gussets. [...]
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Diamond Jim Socks
Most men do not want lace, all over cables, or colorwork, things that are enjoyable to knit. Men usually want socks that are simple, dark, and long which can leave a knitter wondering, “When will it ever end?”
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Cintamani Socks
The design of these socks is both bold and simple: pretty, easy on the eyes, and it doesn't compete with the wildly colourful yarn. [...]
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Review • 8 : The Crafter's Tool Butler
Jordana Paige has recently released a new bag to complement some of the larger bags in her already extremely popular line of knitter’s accessories. [...]
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Tools • The Yarn Caddy
The Yarn Caddy holds your yarn on a spindle while you are knitting so it doesn't roll all over the place. It's very useful with a center-pull yarn ball. It also doubles as a distaff for spinning. [...]
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Savory, Saucy, Red Beans & Rice
This dish turned out to be a real challenge because of the rice. Most recipes that involve rice and the slow cooker have the rice cooked separately. When I am concentrating on cables, it is unlikely I will stop in time to make rice, so that was not going to work. [...]
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Topsy-Turvy Jam Cake
For desert I have combined the Kentucky Jam Cake and the Pineapple Upside Down Cake to make a simple, delicious, customizable taste treat. If making the cake from scratch feels like too much work, use a box mix, I won’t tell. [...]
Knitting is very conducive to thought. It is nice to knit a while, put down the needles, write a while, then take up the sock again.
Dorothy Day
Aeshna Shawl
Designer: Lori Law The unique crescent shape of this shawl is filled with fireflies and glorifies the border of dragonflies at the lower edge, stirring memories of warm, balmy summer evenings. The original hand-spun yarn takes advantage of slow col...
Topsy-Turvy Jam Cake
by Terri Peña For desert I have combined the Kentucky Jam Cake and the Pineapple Upside Down Cake to make a simple, delicious, customizable taste treat. If making the cake from scratch feels like too much work, use a box mix, I won’t tell. [am...
Laburnum Road Scarf
Designer: Katherine Matthews Laburnum blossoms lining a pathway are the inspiration for this scarf, named after the Mumbai lane known for the laburnum trees that line it. Laburnum Road is also known for Mani Bhavan, the Mumbai residence of Gandhi, a...
Cook While You Spin • Breakfast In A Jar
by Terri Peña I really like the new food “pyramid” for it’s easy to understand and implement visual. I find myself planning meals with this picture in my head, and as a result the family is eating more fruits and vegetables than ever. One meal...
Ponderosa Snowfall Scarf
Designer: Anne Podlesak Designed for a beaded yarn to show off some sparkle, this simple scarf can be knit with any weight yarn. Simply cast on any odd number of stitches and use needles several sizes larger than you normally would for your yarn wei...
Lupine Cardigan
Designer: Anne Podlesak This casual but feminine lace cardigan is the perfect little extra layer over a T-shirt or a sundress for late summer evenings or in overly chilly AC. The undulating lace pattern creates just a hint of an A-line shape, while...
Posies Shawl
Designer: Anne Podlesak This easy bottom-up triangular-shaped shawl was inspired by the small posies bouquets sold by Eliza Doolittle in “My Fair Lady”. This fingering-weight shawl features small floral sprig motifs and a climbing vine border that...
Mystery Shawl
Join the Spin-Along or Knit-Along with us on our Ravelry Forum! The fibre is available through the Two if by Hand Shop for the month of September! Designer: Lori Law This pattern will be released as a series of 3 clues. In keeping with the mys...
Fibre Club Listings • 5
Are you a club-hopper? Always looking for excitement? Here are some wonderful clubs for you to check out. ...
Diamond Dust Tam
Designer: Anne Podlesak Diamond dust appears as a meteorological phenomenon when cold dry air sparkles with water particles in the air. This tam with it's concentric diamond shapes and interestingly cabled crown is a great gift-giving project th...
Baked Berry Oatmeal
by Terri Peña While the title says berry oatmeal, any fruit will do. Peaches, plums and cherries are just as delicious. In the middle of winter when tasty fruit is out of season, go ahead and use frozen. When you use frozen all of the prep work...
Savory, Saucy, Red Beans & Rice
by Terri Peña This dish turned out to be a real challenge because of the rice. Most recipes that involve rice and the slow cooker have the rice cooked separately. When I am concentrating on cables, it is unlikely I will stop in time to make rice, ...
Mini Breakfast Egg Puffs
by Terri Peña It began in the spring as a way to use up asparagus ends, but quickly became a favorite that can be stuffed with any of your favorite veggies. Right now zucchini, green beans, and peppers are in season, so that is what I mix with th...
Onion Relish
by Terri Peña Onion Relish. Oh how I love my jars of Onion Relish. In the summer/barbeque season the Onion Relish is used straight out of the jar as a topping for sausages. It is also great as a side dish to pot roast or pork anything. To gild...
Crevasse Shawl
Designer: Anne Podlesak This simple 2-color shawlette features easy lace bands with a deeper lace border, inspired by the cracking ice fissures and crevasses in icebergs. The shawl is a slightly elongated semi-circular shape, which is easy to wear a...
