Articles related to "Spinning Fiber"
Knitting: Getting Inspired and Getting Started
Knitting -- the knotting of yarns to form a fabric -- and spinning -- the twisting of fibers to form a thread or yarn -- are traditional human activities to do, to appreciate, and to share. It's easy to get started knitting, and you'll find a wealth of information and inspiration on the Internet.
• knitting • spinning • fiber • crafts • design
Knitting -- the knotting of yarns to form a fabric -- and spinning -- the twisting of fibers to form a thread or yarn -- are traditional human activities to do, to appreciate, and to share. It's easy to get started knitting, and you'll find a wealth of information and inspiration on the Internet.
• knitting • spinning • fiber • crafts • design
Milkweed
Milkweeed is another alternative fiber seldom tried by the serious hobby spinner. Its is actually very easy to prepare and spin. Give it a try.
• spinning • fiber • weaving • textiles • milkweed
Milkweeed is another alternative fiber seldom tried by the serious hobby spinner. Its is actually very easy to prepare and spin. Give it a try.
• spinning • fiber • weaving • textiles • milkweed
The Development of Hand Spindles
Hand spindles developed from an ancient technique which used the spinner's thigh to roll grasses in to cord and rope. This article talks briefly about how spindles most likely developed from cord production.
• spinning • cord • basketry • hand spinning • fiber
Hand spindles developed from an ancient technique which used the spinner's thigh to roll grasses in to cord and rope. This article talks briefly about how spindles most likely developed from cord production.
• spinning • cord • basketry • hand spinning • fiber
Tunis - America's Fat-tailed Sheep
This rare, distinctive breed of sheep is known for it's hardy, docile nature and fine production records.
• tunis • sheep • rare breeds • rare sheep • spinning
This rare, distinctive breed of sheep is known for it's hardy, docile nature and fine production records.
• tunis • sheep • rare breeds • rare sheep • spinning
USING FREE FLEECE
How to use and make the best of a free fleece for hand spinning. Outlines fleece preparation and processing with fleece which may be substandard. Some humor.
• fleece • spinning • fiber • textiles • sheep
How to use and make the best of a free fleece for hand spinning. Outlines fleece preparation and processing with fleece which may be substandard. Some humor.
• fleece • spinning • fiber • textiles • sheep
Web Site Review: Wool Works
A review of Wool Works, the first and largest Internet knitting site. When I'm looking for knitting information, the Wool Works Resource page is the first place I check.
• knitting • online knitting • wool works • yarn • spinning
A review of Wool Works, the first and largest Internet knitting site. When I'm looking for knitting information, the Wool Works Resource page is the first place I check.
• knitting • online knitting • wool works • yarn • spinning
Design: Playing With Color and Form
Last week I talked about executing a design inspiration -- turning vision into knitting -- and considered making a sweater or a shawl using color, texture, or a combination of both. This week I'm going to speculate about using the design elements in different, possibly more creative, ways.
• knitting • knit • knits • knitters • knitter
Last week I talked about executing a design inspiration -- turning vision into knitting -- and considered making a sweater or a shawl using color, texture, or a combination of both. This week I'm going to speculate about using the design elements in different, possibly more creative, ways.
• knitting • knit • knits • knitters • knitter
Design: The Sky's the Limit
In my last article, I talked about inspiration, knowledge, skill, and confidence as requirements for a good knit design, and I described a landscape that has inspired me. In this article I'll talk about turning an inspiration into a design, using my knowledge of knitting.
• knitting • knit • knits • knitters • knitter
In my last article, I talked about inspiration, knowledge, skill, and confidence as requirements for a good knit design, and I described a landscape that has inspired me. In this article I'll talk about turning an inspiration into a design, using my knowledge of knitting.
• knitting • knit • knits • knitters • knitter
The Basics of Hand Spinning Yarn
Spinning yarn by hand is growing in popularity as knitters and crocheters take up spindles and start treadling wheels.
• spinning basics • hand spinning • spindle • spinning fiber • spinning wheel
Spinning yarn by hand is growing in popularity as knitters and crocheters take up spindles and start treadling wheels.
• spinning basics • hand spinning • spindle • spinning fiber • spinning wheel
Traditional Ways and What's Become of Them
Like international cuisine, the arts of knitting and spinning are enriched by the infusion of ideas and techniques from other cultures. Knitting today shows influences from Asia (Turkish patterns), South America (Inca caps), and Europe (Fair Isle designs, Latvian mittens), to name only a few.
• knitting • knit • knits • knitters • knitter
Like international cuisine, the arts of knitting and spinning are enriched by the infusion of ideas and techniques from other cultures. Knitting today shows influences from Asia (Turkish patterns), South America (Inca caps), and Europe (Fair Isle designs, Latvian mittens), to name only a few.
• knitting • knit • knits • knitters • knitter
Fiber Producing Animals
Fiber from many other animals other than sheep is used to manufacture fabrics. Fiber from Angora rabbits, goats, Alpaca and even camel feature in many different fabrics.
• fiber from animals • alpaca • cashmere • wool • angora
Fiber from many other animals other than sheep is used to manufacture fabrics. Fiber from Angora rabbits, goats, Alpaca and even camel feature in many different fabrics.
• fiber from animals • alpaca • cashmere • wool • angora