I always look forward Fiber Day at Northcroft farm, which happens twice a year about 15 miles from my house. The Ellison’s invite fiber lovers to their sheep farm for a day of crafting and socializing with old and new friends. Sometimes I end up going by myself. This time my sister and two friendsContinue reading “Fiber Day Weekend 2025”
Tag Archives: Wool
Sister Sweaters
Last winter when we were in Arizona, I worked on knitting two child size sweaters. The first one was for our granddaughter born in April. The second one was for her older sister, who is about 22 months older. I thought it would be fun for the girls to have matching sweaters. I also wantedContinue reading “Sister Sweaters”
Fall Fiber Day 2024
Saturday, September 28, was fall Fiber Day at the Ellison’s sheep farm in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota. I love, love, love Fiber Day. You never know what the weather is going to be for Fiber Day, but you do know there will be amazing people doing cool things. Joanie and Dave are wonderful and generous hostsContinue reading “Fall Fiber Day 2024”
Wool/Silk/Yak Yarn
A spinning project is a good activity for long pandemic days at home. I figured out how to download audio books on my phone using an app called OverDrive, so I hardly notice the time going by while listening and spinning. I had two ounces of a “braid” of 50% silk /50% yak roving thatContinue reading “Wool/Silk/Yak Yarn”
Yarns from the Lake 