Tag Archives: hand spun

Productivity

Posted on October 21, 2013 by cliffhousemom

Ah, the weekend. Picture it: two whole days stretch before you, hours and hours of time. All you have to do is a few loads of laundry, a week’s worth of dishes, a bit of tidying up, and (of course) … Continue reading →

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It’s getting all medieval up in here

Posted on February 14, 2012 by cliffhousealpacas

Sometimes a yarn just doesn’t want to be spun. I have mentioned before that I’m less than inspired to spin lately. Well, when a friend came over to knit, it seemed like the perfect time to finish the suri alpaca … Continue reading →

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I officially have no life

Posted on December 9, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

For awhile now, I’ve been wondering how much yarn I’ve spun since I started. I’ve only been doing this for about a year, and I didn’t keep track of my work on the drop spindle, but I have detailed records about … Continue reading →

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Archie the suri alpaca

Posted on November 29, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

A friend of ours has a little grey suri alpaca by the name of Archie. Now, this friend of ours, Mark, is one of our best alpaca buddies. We all sheared on the same day, and we each helped out … Continue reading →

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To block or not to block, that is the question

Posted on November 8, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

Poor Hamlet, always getting his soliloquy wantonly garbled by bloggers. Mmmmm, wontons. Anyway, this weekend I spun 50 more yards of my deep roots yarn and finished the hat for my climbing friend. And it looks nothing like a dead … Continue reading →

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A few of my least favorite things

Posted on October 27, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

The sigh my bike tire makes as it goes flat, people who step on the heels of my shoes, and having to go down three flights of stairs to take the dog out are a few of my least favorite … Continue reading →

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Studded snows

Posted on October 26, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

Winter has decided to smack us around a bit. They’re forecasting 4-8 inches of snow for us today and this evening. It’s hard on the animals, because on Monday it was 80 degrees F, and today it’s snowing with a forecasted … Continue reading →

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“A dead squirrel on his head”

Posted on October 24, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

On Sunday, I spun Marcello’s fiber for the first time! It’s an order from a friend, a search and rescue guy in need of a warm, weather proof hat. Mom called before she sent the batts up, afraid that since Marcello’s … Continue reading →

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Funky Carolina Blues

Posted on October 21, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

The holidays are right around the corner, if you are a crafter, and I’m cranking on my special orders. Last night, I finished plying this yarn: It’s the first finished product I’ve made that involves Tuscany’s fiber, and I rather … Continue reading →

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Buttery delicious

Posted on October 19, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

Mmmm. Tuscany’s fiber is every bit as yummy as we hoped it’d be. I got a box in the mail from the ranch with two freshly washed and carded batts of this deliciously soft fiber. It was kind of like … Continue reading →

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