More yarn, more projects

Last weekend I made my annual pilgrimage to the NH Sheep and Wool Festival. Why do I go? I get to learn about new crafts or techniques and I get good deals on yarn. This year was no different. I learned about Naal binding - which is a pre historic technique for creating cloth with fiber and a needle (maybe more on this in the future) and spinning (I hope I can restrain myself and not adopt another new craft).

I also went shopping. I found two great booths to buy yarn - let me tell you there were lots of people there selling yarn, and fleece, and roving, and more. I found one where a woman who owned a store was closing because her child had a medical condition which required care. I got an amazing deal on some weaving yarn.

Then I found another booth where the owner spends time spinning together different yarns that will create all sorts of unique textures in both knitting and weaving. I can't wait. I also can't buy any more yarn for a while.

In the meantime I have been weaving and knitting my fingers to the bone. And enjoying every minute of it. I'll get some pictures going soon.

2017 Craft Shows - Schedule Is Starting

Unlike many crafters, I do not try to do many craft shows until the fall. Who wants to purchase scarves and wraps in the summer? That's beach weather, not winter.

However, I was pleasantly surprised when I had a booth at a show in early September last year and did very well. So this year, my event calendar will start in mid-September and will end a few weeks before the holidays. I have applied to several events and am only confirmed with one so far - December 9 in Nashua, NH. I am waiting to hear back on numerous other events and should know more starting in early summer.

In the meantime, what have I been doing? Weaving, knitting, and being creative. I have a plan for this year. I will branch out from just scarves, shawls, etc. I mean how many scarves does anyone need? So my focus will including matching/coordinating hats, woven table runners out of cotton and other fibers.

I hope you are as excited as me. I will be posting more soon. In the meantime, here is a picture of a four color plain wrap I made with rayon chenille yarn.

I wove it out of lime green, dark green, almond, and dark brown. You can't really see all the colors individually but I hope you can get the idea. This has a finished size of approximately 24" x 72".

More to come. XO Caroline

Shades of Blue Merino Shawl

One of my newest projects, finished weaving this week. Its 100% merino wool (so its nice and soft). Dimensions are about 15" wide by 66" long.  

Mohair/Silk Woven Shawl

I just took this off my loom and haven't tied it or blocked it. But I will this week. The warp (longwise) is mostly 100% silk with the edges in a mohair/silk blend. The weft (side to side) is also a mohair/silk blend. A lovely sea green. A great spring/summer wrap. Approximately 16" wide by 72" long (guestimated).