Tag Archives: hand spinning

Knit, Spin, and Crochet

Posted on August 1, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

We’ve been busy, busy bees! Over the weekend we made sure we had pictures of everything, and updated our business cards and portfolios. Check out some of my favorites. Baby alpaca yarn is wonderful, and Mom knits the thickest, warmest … Continue reading →

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Making marled yarn

Posted on July 29, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

It’s a not-very-secret secret that I am bored easily. Spinning doesn’t seem like a natural fit for a fickle crafter, and it probably isn’t. I usually get halfway into spinning one bobbin of singles before I am absolutely sick of … Continue reading →

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Preparing for Cimmaron Sky Dog Artists Show

Posted on July 23, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

The fiber artists at Cliff House Alpacas have knitted/crocheted/felted/spun ourselves into carpal tunnel preparing for our next show. We’ve been invited to bring our wares to a private silent auction and craft sale to benefit the wild horses at Cimarron Sky … Continue reading →

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How-to: Choose your first spinning wheel

Posted on July 20, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

Choosing my first spinning wheel was more difficult than buying my first car. I know that sounds silly, but by the time I bought a car, I’d been driving for 6 years. I’d only been spinning for 6 months when … Continue reading →

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From batts to beautiful yarn: purple rain

Posted on July 11, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

In only 10 hours, you too can take a batt (it’s a sheet of carded fiber) to two ply yarn. But wait, there’s more! Recruit friends and family for the first dozen steps in the process, and you only have handle the … Continue reading →

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New yarn type: bubble yarn

Posted on July 6, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

I’ve been spinning for about a year now. Like most people do, I started on a drop spindle. I stuck with that for months, going slowly but steadily, learning to love the feel of yarn created beneath my fingertips. Now I’ve … Continue reading →

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