After a successful RV group vacation to Yellowstone and the Tetons last summer, the four couples were enthusiastic about another trip together in 2026. Over several zoom meetings, it was decided we would visit two of the Utah National Parks in September. As the time got closer and gas prices got higher, driving 1,200 milesContinue reading “Friends RV Vacation #2”
Author Archives: Meg Hanson
Hand Dyed Yarn on a New Loom
In May I attended Fiber Day at the Ellison’s Sheep farm in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota. It is about a half hour from my house, and one of my favorite days of the year. I have written about this semi-annual event multiple times and taken many photos in the past you can see here and hereContinue reading “Hand Dyed Yarn on a New Loom”
Testing a Sock Machine Pattern
October is Socktober in the knitting world. I have not spent much time with my circular sock machine this fall, or knit any socks by hand since I bought my CSM two years ago. Over the summer I was contacted by the School of Sweet Georgia team to see if I would be interested inContinue reading “Testing a Sock Machine Pattern”
Agi the Sheep
I liked knitting the little Mouche & Friends bunny so much that I bought the author’s book. I chose the ebook version, so I could print off a paper copy of the pattern I am working on. There are many ways to follow a knitting pattern and keep track of where you are, but IContinue reading “Agi the Sheep”
The Library
In 1940, my mom was a preschooler and her sister Kati was 2 years older. She told me that they walked by themselves from their house to the library and back in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, one mile each way. Kati was a prolific reader. When she found out you could check out multiple books atContinue reading “The Library”
Toolara Cardigan
I found a sweater pattern that would be good for practicing with my flat machine machine. The instructions are for the specific machine I have, the Silver Reed LK150. It looked cozy and practical. I thought this would be “easy” because it was all knitted on the machine, with no hand knitted parts as onContinue reading “Toolara Cardigan”
Tour de Fleece & Summer Guests
If I talk about spinning with people who are not familiar with wool and fiber craft, I usually have to explain that I do not mean on a bicycle. And when I talk about fiber, I am not talking about food. When I spin, I am using my spinning wheel to transform wool and otherContinue reading “Tour de Fleece & Summer Guests”
Sock Machine Studies
I have made dozens of pairs of wool socks with my circular sock machine in the last year and a half. I do not need to look at any instructions or notes any more, and usually I do not make any mistakes (knock on wood). Lately I have been cranking socks with some different fibers,Continue reading “Sock Machine Studies”
Machine Knit Hat
My flatbed knitting machine was packed away in the box from the end of December until June. It is way too big to use in our fifth wheel trailer during the winter in Arizona, and I was busy with other projects and activities for several months after we got back home to Minnesota in theContinue reading “Machine Knit Hat”
Waffle Weave Towels
Waffle Weave is a weave structure that looks like actual waffles with little indents, usually made with a multi shaft loom. It is commonly used for towels because it is especially absorbent. Before I owned a floor loom, I attempted waffle weave towels on my simpler rigid heddle loom using a pickup stick. The SchoolContinue reading “Waffle Weave Towels”
