Fibre for Beginners Which fibres are great for beginner spinners to use? This post explores what you should look for, and suggests some fibres to get you started.
Fibre in Focus - Polwarth A look at the characteristics of Polwarth wool - one of the loveliest of all fibres!
The Gilded Cage Mitts are here! I'm really excited to introduce my third pattern to the world. Say hello to the Gilded Cage Mitts - a cosy, unisex mitt pattern that runs from sizes S to...
Fibre Characteristics - Lustre A look at how the lustre of fibres used can affect the final appearance of your knitting or crochet project.
Fibre in Focus - Wensleydale Wensleydale sheep - they look so chilled out, with their loopy hair curling over their eyes. This is another breed that is difficult to misidentify, although other longwools such as...
Fibre in Focus - Bluefaced Leicester (BFL) A look at the Bluefaced Leicester breed and the characteristics of its fleece.
Choosing a supported spindle Tibetan or Russian? Metal or wood? Which weight or length? This helpful post takes the mystery out of choosing which type of supported spindle to buy.
Choosing a drop spindle Confused about the variety of drop spindles? This short blog post will help you with some information about the whys and wherefores of suspended spindles.
Which spindle? This short post goes into the differences between suspended spindles and supported spindles, and why you might choose one over the other.
