Finnish-ing School
Through this blog and through the web knitting community, I have met some wonderful Finns, among many other people all over the world. I have learned more about Finland through blogs, posts, and photographs. I already wanted to travel to [...]
Nordic Knitting
Kris and I are off to Seattle to see an amazing lady, learn about Finnish knitting techniques (well, that is just me… Kris will be at the aquarium), and snap lots of photographs of the beautiful northwestern city! I will [...]
Silk Stripes Scarf
Once I get a new warp on the loom, I can zoom right along. It’s just getting that new warp on… the process takes a steady hand and a dedicated attention span – threading all of the heddles, sleying the [...]
Ancient :: Modern
ancient fiber :: modern style The flax plant has been cultivated and used for food and fiber for thousands of years. The flax plant is native to the Mediterranean and Central Asia, explaining the fiber history of linen, spun from [...]
Yarn Thoughts
After I took up weaving, I began to see some of the items in my yarn stash in a new light. Things that I bought for specific knitterly purposes seemed somehow better suited for weaving. While I haven’t been too [...]
Where I Roam