Knitting, Spinning, Weaving, Machine Knitting, Crocheting & Felting Articles

Knitting || Spinning || Weaving || Machine Knitting || Crocheting|| Feltmaking || Dyeing

We have a wonderful array of articles and links on all fiber related topics.
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ALSO be sure to check our ANIMALS page for articles specific to fiber animals.

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Knitting

• instructions on basic kniting: Video files for continental style knit, purl and cast on
• instructions on basic knitting: Yarn council site
• instructions on basic knitting: Vogue knitting site
• knitting I-cord
• cables, eyelets, bobbles:Vogue knitting site
• determining gauge
• How to buy enough yarn: WPI method
• Exploring the tubular cast-on: K2P2 ribs
• Choosing wool yarn for socks (coming soon)

Spinning

• Caring for your spinning wheel
• Tips for buying a spinning wheel
• Spinning Coopworth Fleece

A wonderful resource for learning to spin is at icanspin.com. Find links to videos showing how to spin here:

• Pre-Drafting Fiber - Two Videos
• Starting A Leader - One Video
• Park and Draft Spinning - One Video
• Checking A Yarn's Twist - One Video
• Winding On Under Tension - One Video
• Determining WPI - photo

Weaving

• caring for your loom

Machine Knitting

Knitting Machines: What you should know before you buy
~A FOUR part series:

• Part I: Choosing the right brand or model
• Part II: How knitting machines work
• Part III: What knitting machines can do
• Part IV: Accessories
• Part 1-4 of the knitting machine series in PDF format

Crocheting

• instructions
  on basic crochet

Feltmaking

• Needlefelting (dry felting) is all the rage! Photos and pattern link for felted ladybug
• instructions on making your own felt
• felted Christmas ornaments

Dyeing

• Dyeing wool yarn with KOOL-AID
• Dyeing wool yarn with Easter Egg Dyes

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