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Squishymail from Inglenook Fibers
Spinning

Squishymail from Inglenook Fibers

February 16, 2022February 23, 2022 by Cat

My first package of spinning fiber from Inglenook Fibers has arrived! This is a new vendor for me, so I thought I’d share my first

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Spinning Across Generations
Spinning

Spinning Across Generations

February 14, 2022February 17, 2022 by Cat

As a bit of a history nerd, one of the things I like about handspinning is that it makes me feel connected to the generations

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Big Herringbone Cowl
Frogged Knitting

Big Herringbone Cowl

February 3, 2022February 24, 2022 by Cat

Part of knitting (and spinning) is experimenting and figuring out what works. This process can be fun, educational, frustrating, or all three at the same

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George Lazenby Handspun
Spinning

George Lazenby Handspun

January 25, 2022February 24, 2022 by Cat

This spinning project started with a lovely Polwarth wool and tussah silk blend hand dyed fiber from Allons-y! Fiber Arts in Vermont. I fell in

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Spindle Spinning Attempt
Spinning

Spindle Spinning Attempt

January 9, 2022February 7, 2022 by Cat

When I was preparing for a 2-week trip out of the country recently, I thought it might be fun to bring some spinning with me.

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Some Me Time Shawl
Knitting Spinning

Some Me Time Shawl

December 18, 2021February 24, 2022 by Cat

I chose this pattern because I was kinda stressed and wanted a calming project, and true to its name, it was just what I needed.

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Spinning Mon Coeur Targhee/Bamboo/Silk
Spinning

Spinning Mon Coeur Targhee/Bamboo/Silk

December 12, 2021February 14, 2022 by Cat

The fiber for this spin is a hand dyed blend of 80% targhee wool, 10% bamboo, and 10% silk. Targhee is an American breed of

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Handspun Beloved Bonnet
Knitting Spinning

Handspun Beloved Bonnet

December 1, 2021February 24, 2022 by Cat

I’d been saving my fiery En Fuego handspun (a Nest Fiber Studio colorway that I spun in 2020) for just the right project, and it

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Experimental Helix Cowl
Knitting

Experimental Helix Cowl

November 2, 2021February 24, 2022 by Cat

I was scheduled to take a class in helix knitting but had to cancel because I got exposed to stupid COVID. I was really looking

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Moonlight Socks
Knitting

Moonlight Socks

September 11, 2021February 16, 2022 by Cat

This project was originally intended for a road trip. Socks make great travel knitting because you usually just need one ball of yarn, so they

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