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Why I Spin

Published on July 8, 2010 By spyderkl

This is something I’ve been thinking about a lot lately. Mostly because I’ve got some things going on that prevent me from spinning as much as I’d like. I’m finding that I miss it too. I started spinning…because. I can’t explain why I started, except for my great-grandmother’s spinning wheel at my grandparents’ farm. I’ve [...]

The Joy of Making Something: At last, an FO

Published on December 21, 2009 By spyderkl

The carry-on/messenger bag that I’d been wanting for my trip to MN is finally, finally finished. I started it a few weeks ago, and wrote about it when I first started, after I finished dyeing what turned out to be 1/3 of the black yarn I needed, and right after the moment when I found [...]

The Joy of Making Something: Aftermath of dyeing

Published on November 20, 2009 By spyderkl

Yesterday, I started on a big project. Project Mommy Needs a Carry-on Bag began like this: There is one skein of dark gray that isn’t in the picture, but you get the idea. After two packets of acid dye (each pack is supposed to dye 1 lb. of protein fiber single strength) and roughly 24 [...]

Thinking about knitting and the black wolf

Published on April 19, 2009 By spyderkl

So, I’ve been doing a little bit of knitting for the past couple of weeks. I’ve finally gotten the Bat Shawl up to the beginnings of the border. I’ve been making another stab at the Bellocq socks as well; just ripped out the one and started back again, and now the heel’s almost done. The [...]

Obligatory Fiber Post in 3…2…1…

Published on February 11, 2009 By spyderkl

I have been doing a few fiber-related things lately; most of my craftiness has been February related, as there are a ton of school projects this month and somebody has a birthday at the end of the month. Right now we’re trying to figure out how we can fit a party, a family party, and [...]