Spinning

Minstrel by Kromski which we bought unfinished and stained to make it more regal.

The Minstrel is a nice compact double-treadle wheel which we didn't want to love, but when we sat down for the first time, it just felt right.


A Blue Face project that has taken about 4 months and is near completion. See future posts for the final results.


Our spinning wheel is about to turn 1 year old. It is time to share.

Felted Pot Holders

I made these simple potholders recently. Here are some photos from a Sunday brunch and the pattern:


Yarn: Cascade 128 (100% bulky wool yarn)
Needles: Size 11 and Size I crochet hook

Cast on 30 stitches. Work in garter stitch (knit every row) until you have 28 ridges of garter stitch. The potholder should be square in shape.

Using contrasting yarn, single crochet one row around the edge of the potholder by crocheting three stitches and then skipping one stitch. Crochet a second row, crocheting in every stitch.

Create an 8" chain and tie off to form a loop for hanging. Felt in washing machine on regular cycle.