moody blues and gray handspun singles getting ready to become the Shibui Gradient Cowl (pattern here) kid mohair and silk blends in natural silver and white, kettle dyed to stormy Blue Heron and Harbor blues. a relaxing seed stitch pattern using 3 strands of yarn held as one, shifting colors one strand at a time to create a new shade. that is – Gradient. 1600 yards in 4 colors custom spinning requests can be made by contacting winterwind farm at fiber@winterwindfarm.com another Gradient by winterwind farm found here and there. Happy Winter – stay warm and knit!
Read MoreI had wanted to make the Ene Scarf for a long time. and I had this great pin-drafted roving made of CVM wool and angora . and then there were many long trips to doctors and the treatment center and then the hospital and this project kept me occupied while we waited… when the knitting was nearly complete – and everyone was back home – and the doctors were gone it was suddenly clear who this project was meant for… but the natural gray wasn’t right so I threw it in the dye pot… and dusky lavender was perfect! for Bette!
Read Moresuper model MTM wearing the Brooklyn Tweed Hayes by Julie Hoover MTM is styling in Hayes and the sporty new Cluck! Crazy Hairy looking good in Hayes knit in Drift by Roubaix Wool CVM/angora/alpaca – lovely!
Read Morethe Pei scarf by Michelle Wang http://ravel.me/Winterwind/p1 yarn is handspun from a multi colored earthy cloud of wool purchased from Biota Yarns http://www.dakotacardingandwool.com
Read More100% American made from the rare CVM~Romeldale sheeps wool to the mill spun fingering yarn. This soft and lofty yarn has just the right amount of give to be delicate but is strong and defined in 3-ply with 15% nylon. From socks & mitts to hats & scarves, it’s the perfect yarn for your next piece of art. for sale on etsy www.etsy.com/shop/roubaixwool
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