I’ve always loved the look of mid-century vintage beret hats — especially the ones that have an angora halo. There's just something about that iconic angora halo that gives the hat such a romantic feel, and I love it! So, I decided to make one!
For this project, I’ll be spinning angora rabbit fiber with merino wool to replicate a discontinued yarn and knit a vintage hat pattern from the 1960s. I walk through the process from carding, spinning, and dyeing the yarn, to knitting a beautiful beret with a classic angora halo.Read More
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I Dyed Handspun Yarn to Knit a Tank Top — Plus How to Fix a Dye Pot Disaster!
This is a project where I spun the wool, dyed the yarn, knit a top, and added glass beads to it. A garment made entirely from scratch! It was a bit of a challenge and I definitely suffered from some mid-project doubt, but it was such a great learning experience and I absolutely love the way that it turned out!Read More
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How I Avoid Running Out of Yarn by Using Math
When I got close to the end of the Arboreal sweater project that I knit entirely out of handspun yarn, I knew It would be a close call. Would I run out of yarn? I didn't want to play yarn chicken with my handspun and I had already spun the entire bump of roving, so there was no way to get more yarn for this project. This is what I did to make sure I could finish my project without running out or having too much yarn leftover.Read More
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My Handspun Arboreal Sweater is Finished!
I am so thrilled! My handspun Arboreal sweater is finished! This was a great pattern from Jennifer Steingass. I want to tell you about a few of the things I did to make this pattern work with my handspun yarn...Read More
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4 Tips for Using Hand Spun Yarn in a Project
While working on a project with my own handspun yarn, I made a list of my best tips for using handspun yarn in a project and getting great results.Read More
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I bought 5 Sari Silk Skirts from Darn Good Yarn, and I Love Them!
I bought 5 recycled sari silk skirts from Darn Good Yarn. This is my review of skirts I got.Read More
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Wardrobe Analysis: Beginning to Create an Intentional Wardrobe
I analyzed my closet and gathered the data. This is the starting line to my intentional wardrobe journey.Read More
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Creating an Intentional Wardrobe in 2020
I will create an intentional wardrobe in 2020 by exploring both my wardrobe and discovering my personal sense of style which I currently refer to as "eclectic." My goal is to create an intentionally curated wardrobe that is ethically and sustainably sourced.Read More