Today marks the end of both Britspin and British Wool Week. I’ve had to put my fibre play on hold while I try and get ahead making Christmas presents in my spare time. I’ve been very productive, but unfortunately I can’t show any completed gifts, as the people who will receive them follow this blog. However, in order to celebrate the fibre week I thought I would share a couple of recent projects.
Power Cut Spinning
A few weeks ago there was a long power cut in my area, so I decided to spin up the ‘underwater treasures’ and ‘forest treasures’ rovings I purchased from Yarns from the Plain during Fibre East.
‘Underwater Treasures’ 
It was the first time I’d spun roving (I’m used to spinning from rolags) and have never spun anything with silk in it, so I think they turned out rather well even though I couldn’t really see what I was doing in the dark!
‘Forest Treasures’ 
I was initially going to use them in some weaving, but the skeins of the forest colourway have been sitting next to the rest of my Ryeland fleece and the colours go together so well, I may knit myself another pair of fingerless gloves with an arty cuff instead. Decisions, decisions!
Weaving
I recently finished weaving a length of fabric that will get turned into a cushion cover. This was a bit of an experiment as it was my first project on the rigid heddle loom I got myself over the summer – my Saori loom is great for big projects and long warps, but I can’t just put it in a bag and take it with me (plus I can now have 2 warps on the go at once!).
I’ve just got to tidy up the ends at the back and sew it together.
Happy Crafting!
Loose Ends 