I attempted to dye Minnesota Vikings football purple and gold yarn for socks. I ended up with something nice (see blog post here), but not that. Plan B was to make team color socks using two different colors of commercial sock yarn from Knit Picks. Two 50 gram balls are needed for one pair ofContinue reading “Team Color Socks”
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Hand Dyed Sock Blanks
Ever since I got my circular sock machine, my husband has been encouraging me to make team color socks. He wants Minnesota Vikings football colors, but thinks there is a market for this in general. I agree it is a good idea. I have browsed at a lot of sock yarn since last fall, andContinue reading “Hand Dyed Sock Blanks”
Granny Squares
March was “National Crochet Month”. I have been there and done that back in the 1970’s, when I crocheted several granny square afghans, and a fancy shawl. I had an orange theme bedroom during high school. I crocheted myself an afghan at the time to match the decor. I kept it all this time, butContinue reading “Granny Squares”
Socks for my Son
Last year I knit a pair of self striping socks for our son, before I had any idea of buying a circular sock machine. This pair took forever to knit due to getting side tracked with other projects. The socks have been finished for a while, but I could not post about the project untilContinue reading “Socks for my Son”
Red Bandana Cowl
My sister Betsy used to have a lightweight scarf that she used like a bandana, wrapped around her face and tied in the back for outdoor winter activities. It was a gift from our great aunt when she was in high school many years ago. The scarf was accidentally left behind at a skating rink,Continue reading “Red Bandana Cowl”
Spring Fiber Day 2024
I have quite a few friends and family members who like to attend Fiber Day at the Ellison’s sheep farm in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota. It is more than a day trip from Minneapolis, and the spring event is Mother’s Day weekend, so often people have conflicts. Spring Fiber Day is usually the same day asContinue reading “Spring Fiber Day 2024”
Rigid Heddle Scarf
Like most knitters, I have many random skeins of yarn that I love, but don’t know what to do with. Some I spun myself, some I bought while on vacation, some I bought on sale, others I thought I was going to use but never made that project. They look beautiful sitting in baskets. TheyContinue reading “Rigid Heddle Scarf”
Socks Re-Do
I made this pair of socks two years ago when we were in Arizona (click here for blog post). They looked great but they did not fit right. The pattern was complicated, they took forever to complete, there were too few stitches around, and the cable pattern made them even tighter. I used a newContinue reading “Socks Re-Do”
Towels with Hand Dyed Linen Yarn
I brought my rigid heddle loom with me to Arizona, along with yarn for several weaving and knitting projects. I always think I am going to get more done than is realistic, but better to be prepared with extra supplies than not enough. I have been looking forward to using the 100% linen yarn thatContinue reading “Towels with Hand Dyed Linen Yarn”
Silk Hankies and a Scarf
Last summer there was a Fiber Arts Festival in Fargo. I did not need any more knitting, spinning or weaving yarn, supplies, or accessories, and it was an hour drive one way to get there. Of course I wanted to go. A knitter friend visiting that weekend was more than happy to join me. ThereContinue reading “Silk Hankies and a Scarf”
Yarns from the Lake 