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Do you Dream in Color? In Yarn Color that is…

Look at that girl! Do you see that obsessed look in her eyes? THAT is someone who loves yarn. I appreciate yarn for every reason there is. I love cheap yarn, expensive yarn; the soft, the gritty; bulky and fine weights; yarn I spun myself and decades-old yarn stashed in storage. I love it all. Cheap yarn:… Continue reading Do you Dream in Color? In Yarn Color that is…

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Creating a Handkerchief Scarf in Lovely Malabrigo Wool

Yes. This is the yarn that attacked me. But I won, remember? I saw this yarn at the Dancing Sheep and knew I had to have it. If you don't love Malabrigo yarn, it just means you need to be introduced. They know how to spin wool. It's incredible stuff to work with, and it… Continue reading Creating a Handkerchief Scarf in Lovely Malabrigo Wool

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When Yarn Attacks

You've all experienced it. You find the most perfect skein of yarn. You vow in the store to take it home and create something beautiful. You brew a cup of tea. Get cozy in your chair. And right when your creativity is buzzing, it happens.... The yarn attacks. You try and stay calm. Take a… Continue reading When Yarn Attacks