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Let me introduce myself and tell you a little bit about me... Have you got a knitting question that is driving you nuts? Submit your question on this page to get an answer!
So what are the benefits of spinning? Read on to find out.
One of the ways to prepare your fleece for spinning involves carding or combing your fibres. This page discusses a number of techniques for carding wool. On this page you will find one of the knitting basics tutorials. This tutorial will help you to learn two methods of casting on. On the Crafting with Wool page you will find some ideas about some other things you can do with your wool. On this page you can use the contact form to send me a message or to ask a question.
Think you might like to try felting wool? On this page you will find step by step instructions on how to make your own felt.
Looking for something easy for your first knitting project? How about a simple garter stitch scarf? On this page you will find step by step instructions.
Not sure what equipment you need to start spinning? On this page you will find details of some of the handspinning tools I have found useful. Heirloom Knitting takes on a whole new meaning when you use your own handspun yarn to create a knitted article for your family or friends. Many people avoid pure wool because of the perceived difficulty of washing wool without it shrinking or felting. On this page, learn the secret of how to wash wool! On the 'How Wool is Made' page you will find an overview of the process of making your own wool.
There are only two basic stitches in knitting. All of the varied and complicated patterns you see in woollen garments consist of thousand of combinations of knit and purl stitches. Learn those two stitches and you can knit anything! On this page you will find a number of tutorials on knitting basics, casting on, casting off, knitting the two basic stitches, increasing and decreasing stitches. Did you know that there are only two basic knitting stitches but those two stitches are used in thousands of different combinations to create elaborate patterns! On this page you will find an A - Z of knitting terminology and common abbreviations. Now that you have managed to produce your own handspun yarn, what are you doing to do with it? On this page you will find information on knitting with handspun yarn!
Looking for lace patterns for your hand-spinning project? Check out the descriptions of lace patterns, for more details instructions you can download a fact sheet! Looking for lace rib patterns for your hand-spinning project? Check out the descriptions of lace rib patterns, for more details instructions you can download a fact sheet! Learning to Spin? On this page you will find links to a number of topics to help you as you learn to spin, including an introduction to spinning and how spinning works.
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As you gain more experience as a spinner, you will want to experiment with other fibres. On this page you will find information on some of the more common fibres selected for spinning. Looking for more spinning resources? Check out this page for details of all the resources I have found...
Ever wondered what the properties of wool are? Read on to find out.
Looking for rib patterns for your hand-spinning project? Check out the descriptions of rib patterns, for more details instructions you can download a fact sheet!
Do you know what to look for when you are selecting a fleece for your next spinning project? Read on to find out. Welcome to the Spinning 4 Pleasure Blog! This is the place to be if you want to watch the Spinning-4-Pleasure website is growing and evolving. For your convenience, as I add new pages or update the information on existing pages, the changes will be recorded here. If you subscribe you will be able to receive notification of changes. On this page you will be able to submit your spinning and knitting tips and create your very own webpage! One factor in learning to spin is understanding spinning fibres. Would you like to now which fibres are suitable for spinning? Read on to find out more. Have you just finished a masterpiece? On this page you can tell us all about it and even submit a photo of your latest spinning project! Check out this page for definitions of common spinning terms and phrases.
Looking for patterns for your hand-spinning project? Check out the descriptions of textured and colored patterns, for more details instructions you can download a fact sheet! So you want to learn to spin. On this page you will find some of the more commone types of wool available for hand spinners along with their characteristics and uses.
Many people avoid pure wool because of the perceived difficulty of washing wool without it shrinking or felting. On this page, learn the secret of how to wash wool! On this page I will outline how I created a growing income stream from one of my passions. What is your passion? Could you turn your passion or a hobby into a part time or fulltime business? Raw fleece is not readily available at your corner store! On this page you will find suggestions about where to buy a fleece.
Do you want to ask a question about spinning or knitting? Do you want to share your latest project with the world? On this page you will find links to an area where you can build your own page!
I hope you have found my site index useful. If you were unable to find the information you were looking for please drop me a line through my contact page, and I will do what I can to add the information to the site.
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