Monthly Archives: February 2017

Spinning spring

Posted on February 28, 2017 by wonkydonkey

At Madrona earlier this month, I picked up some spinning fiber – and this one just lept into my bag.  Look at it! It just screams DAFFODILS to me, and I was apparently really needing that burst of sunshine because … Continue reading →

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Sock sack

Posted on February 26, 2017 by wonkydonkey

While I figure out what to do about the Wingspan, I took a knitting break and sewed myself a little two-a-time sock sack with spare fat quarters. It’s a pattern I had in my Craftsy account; it has three sizes … Continue reading →

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Losing at yarn chicken

Posted on February 23, 2017 by wonkydonkey

Not going to make it. This is a Wingspan, and I’m only half thru the 7th point out of 8.  Setting this in timeout while I hunt down either another skein of the same or a complementary color to finish … Continue reading →

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And this, too

Posted on February 18, 2017 by wonkydonkey

I finished my Temperature Scarf!

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Shawl Collared Cowls

Posted on February 17, 2017 by wonkydonkey

I finished the one in handspun.  And liked it so much I made another, in Ella Rae Seasons.  I don’t have appropriate buttons for either one. Mine are mostly small, and these need something more substantial.  The pattern is simple … Continue reading →

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With the handspun

Posted on February 1, 2017 by wonkydonkey

I have no idea what the fiber is, or when I spun it, but I wanted to make a Shawl Collared Cowl and it seemed like a good choice. The interesting thing about knitting with your own handspun is you … Continue reading →

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