Living and crafting on the unceded traditional territories of the Semiahmoo, Katzie, Kwikwetlem (kʷikʷəƛ̓əm), Kwantlen, Qayqayt and Tsawwassen First Nations

January 15, 2017

Episode 139 | Knitting With Singles Yarns

Today we chat about some delicious tea, a couple of sweater WIPs, a shawl, a hat and a whole bunch of projects knit from singles yarns. I talk about some considerations when knitting with singles yarns, as well as an update on my combo spin! Hint: it's going really well - picture below!

Come on, let's knit!



Legacy Yarn Club from Mountain Meadow Wool

Knitting|
Yellowtail by Taiga Hilliard, Caterpillargreen (Shorn This Way)
Stopover by Mary Jane Mucklestone
Wonder Years Cardigan by Elizabeth Smith
Brio Garter Hat by Stephen West

Design|
New pattern release!  Tilbury Mittens, part of the Tilbury Collection.  Each of these patterns has been tech edited and test knit.

Spinning |
Continuing my combo spin on my Lendrum spinning wheel, regular flyer, fastest whorl, using Spunky Eclectic Nebula and Into The Whirled il tramonto, both falkland wool.  More details on how I prepped for this spin on Episode 138

Possible project for my combo spin, A Joyful Thread by Sylvia McFadden

Singles Yarns and Projects|
Fledgling Featherweight by Hannah Fetting, Manos del Uruguay Marina
Color Affection by Veera Valimaki, Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light (TML)
Wind and Coil Slouchy Hat by Gail Bable, Malabrigo Worsted
Wheat Scarf by Tin Can Knits, Malabrigo Worsted
Fireflies Rising by Helen Stewart, Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light, Modern Fair Isle
Glitz at the Ritz by Helen Stewart, Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light (the shawl I mentioned knitting for my mom for her 65th birthday)
Drizzle Hat by Mel Ski, Malabrigo Silky Merino