Tag Archives: knitting

Product spotlight: Hat types

Posted on October 31, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

My Aunt Geri makes most of the hats. Mom and I are very basic knitters, still using looms for the most part. We’ve been getting orders, and we always have to go through the obligatory, “Well, do you want a … Continue reading →

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Rake looms: knitting for beginners/the lazy

Posted on October 28, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

I’ve been making all sorts of crafty confessions lately. Here’s another: I knit on a rake loom. It’s not that I can’t use knitting needles, I’ve done it that way too, it’s just that for a standard double or single … 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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“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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Artist show recap

Posted on August 18, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

Sooooo. Here are the long-promised pictures from the Cimarron Sky Dog Artist Benefit Show. Nice, right? We had over 100 products, all hand-made at some level, all done this summer. We most definitely pulled out all the stops. It was … Continue reading →

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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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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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