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Pattern vs. Yarn

I have a really good example of how a yarn can make or break a knitting pattern. Both these pieces of knitting were made with the same yarn — Lorna’s Laces Multi in the “Reno” colorway — and using a size 6 needle. Both patterns are based on garter stitch. Read more…

By Grayson, 1 yearFebruary 21, 2024 ago
Textiles

Recent Knitting

I am, if I may brag a little, a pretty good knitter and spinner. I wanted to show off two things I made recently. First, a sweater for my mom. The pattern is the Perseids Cardigan by Heidi Kirrmaier. I used a thinner yarn than the pattern called for, so Read more…

By Grayson, 2 yearsDecember 8, 2023 ago
Textiles

JOS Wheel, complete and in use

I had Bobbin Boy, maker and fixer of wheel parts, make a distaff; three more bobbins; and a second peg to hold the flywheel in place. He did an excellent job, although saying the name “Bobbin Boy” makes me giggle. I stained them myself. Thanks to Adam at my local Read more…

By Grayson, 2 yearsDecember 7, 2023 ago
Textiles

JOS Wheel: Temporary Bobbins

I had the idea that maybe the bobbins of an existing modern wheel might fit the JOS. My guild friend Jennifer collects wheels, so I thought maybe she’d have something the right size. She hit on the EEW Nano bobbins, which are 3D printed. They fit the JOS well enough, Read more…

By Grayson, 2 yearsOctober 29, 2023 ago
Textiles

JOS Wheel: It’s Working!

I tied the repaired footman on, watched a video on how to put on a drive band for a double drive wheel, et voila! The wheel spins very nicely. I’m working on adjusting the takeup for the sweet spot, as I’ve never used a double drive wheel before. A little Read more…

By Grayson, 2 yearsOctober 28, 2023 ago
Textiles

Handspinning Technology: Spindles

Updated 9/14/24 after reading the Fall 2024 issue of Spin-Off magazine. There are articles on several historical spinning methods in it, including ancient Greece and medieval Europe. In my last Handspinning Technology post, I talked about spinning wheels. This time, let’s talk about spindles. A lot has been written about Read more…

By Grayson, 2 yearsOctober 27, 2023 ago
Textiles

JOS Wheel: Cleaning and Oiling

Links to previous posts in this series: part one and part two. Holy crap it’s so much prettier after a good scrubbing with Murphy’s Oil Soap, followed by a rubdown with tung oil. (Tung is what the makers of the wheel would have used to condition the wood.) Here are Read more…

By Grayson, 2 yearsOctober 22, 2023 ago
History

Handspinning Technology: A Brief History of Wheels

I’m doing a talk today for my Historical Textiles group, and I wanted to assemble some pictures and info about spinning wheels from different time periods…. The first European spinning wheel was the walking wheel. It was hand-operated, and the yarn went onto a pointy spindle. When the Sleeping Beauty Read more…

By Grayson, 2 yearsOctober 19, 2023 ago
Textiles

JOS Wheel: Woodworking Plans

If you missed the first post about the antique JOS spinning wheel, please check it out. Today I met with a man I’ll call Dr. Wood, because he’s a retired professor who’s become a professional woodworker. He’s making me very happy. He’s fixing the broken footman for free, and I’ll Read more…

By Grayson, 2 yearsOctober 17, 2023 ago
Textiles

JOS Spinning Wheel

I was gifted an antique spinning wheel today. It was a family heirloom from the 1800s, and the giver was a woman in her seventies who wanted the wheel to go to someone who would use it. Thanks to some antique wheel enthusiasts, I was able to discover some information Read more…

By Grayson, 2 yearsOctober 10, 2023 ago

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