Category Archives: The Wheel Itself

Knitters Have It Easy

A few days ago I began a new knitting project, since I had finished the sweater. “Wait!” you say. “You finished and you didn’t tell us?” Well, it’s not finished-finished until it’s blocked, and I’d rather not model it while … Continue reading

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Battle of The Spinning Wheels

Ta-da! All two pounds of fiber dyed blue and dry. Now we come to fun part. Spinning them. And spinning them ASAP. At the time, I wanted to have all this yarn spun up by mid-October, and I still do— … Continue reading

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What Am I Looking At?

Beginner’s Info: Part 5 So, you’ve decided to get a spinning wheel, you lucky you. Spinning wheels are the sports cars of the fiber world. There’s just this aura around them. A feeling of mystery which can be very thrilling, … Continue reading

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So You Want To Spin?

Beginner’s Info: Part 1 So you want to learn to spin? Good for you. You’re about to be initiated into the wonderful craft of spinning. Or, to turn it into its most basic process, the art of taking a handful … Continue reading

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Crochet Frenzy

I’ve been crocheting away for the past week or so, working on the merino sweater, and now I’ve finished the body piece! It fits quite well, and I’m excited to see how it will block.

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A Discovery

I got to looking closely at my spinning wheel. The light was hitting it just right and I could see marks through the milk-paint finish on it. It looks like there are decorative rings around the spokes in the flywheel, … Continue reading

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'08 to '09

Wow. 2009 snuck up on me. It’s so exciting to have a brand new year stretching before me. Although remembering to put /09 on my checks will take some work. And speaking of some work, here is the sum total … Continue reading

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Three Skein Wonder

The forest tones Northern Lights yarn is officially done. Eight ounces turned into 469 yards of light worsted weight beauty.

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To Infinity, and a Wheel!

I had a drop spindle, and I was happy. All thoughts of a spinning wheel were put out of my mind because they were way out of my price range. Then my dad told me he had found an antique … Continue reading

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