There’s a lifetime of spinning in Leicester. Our Spring 2015 issue focuses on the 3 main Leicester wools: Bluefaced, Border, and Longwool. Brimming with history, fiber studies, breed comparisons, spinning techniques, finishing tactics, and some fabulous projects, this issue will leave you satisfied and eager to sit and spin. If you want to tailspin a yarn that looks like it’s still on the sheep or spin some Longwool for weaving, we’ve got you covered. If you’ve wondered how the 3 breeds stack up next to each other or how to finish this amazing fiber, this issue can help. If you’d like to spin Leicester for softness or to know if you should use BFL or Merino, you’ll find help on our pages. Also, a “who’s that spinner?” that should be called “who’s that shepherd?” and a closer look at our 3 fibers under a scope. Of course Lazy Kate is there to make you laugh and Ergo Neo will help keep you pain -free.
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SOHO MITTS arm warmers (Free Knitting Pattern)
Tools Required: - Size 15 double pointed knitting needles Yarns Needed: 30-35 Yards of bulky handspun yarn. I used a corespun yarn by Leslie of Spinning Spinderella, but you can substitute...
SOHO MITTS arm warmers (Free Knitting Pattern)
Tools Required: - Size 15 double pointed knitting needles Yarns Needed: 30-35 Yards of bulky handspun yarn. I used a corespun yarn by Leslie of Spinning Spinderella, but you can substitute...
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BUTTERCUFFS frosting for your boots (Free Knitt...
A pattern by Ashley Martineau of Neauveau Fiber Arts / Handspun Yarn by Heather Lightbody of Girl with a HookTools Required: - Size 15 double pointed knitting needles- Size 10.5...
BUTTERCUFFS frosting for your boots (Free Knitt...
A pattern by Ashley Martineau of Neauveau Fiber Arts / Handspun Yarn by Heather Lightbody of Girl with a HookTools Required: - Size 15 double pointed knitting needles- Size 10.5...
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MUK LUCKYS leg warmers (Free Knitting Pattern)
Tools Required: - Size 15 16" circular knitting needles (or size 15 double pointed needles) Handspun Yarns Needed: About 100 yards of bulky yarn. I used: Yarn A: Bulky Silk...
MUK LUCKYS leg warmers (Free Knitting Pattern)
Tools Required: - Size 15 16" circular knitting needles (or size 15 double pointed needles) Handspun Yarns Needed: About 100 yards of bulky yarn. I used: Yarn A: Bulky Silk...