Loom Lesson #1
Now that I’ve started three projects on three different looms, I have one piece of advice for all of you. When you get a new loom plan a simple project, something you don’t care about how it turns out, and … Continue reading
Author Archives: Sarah Samplonius
Weaving on an Old Loom – Problem no. 1
I weave once a week at a workshop class. There I don’t use my new Ashford Table Loom (now on the stand), but an old 24″ Leclerc Nilus. I spent the first class with it doing loom repairs. This is not … Continue reading
Posted in Leclerc Nilus Loom, Weaving
Tagged brake slipping on loom, leclerc nilus, weaving
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My Own Shawl Design
I’ve decided to knit a lace shawl for the Fall Shawl Competition at The Recycled Lamb here in Golden, CO. And rather than do a pre-existing design (because that’s too easy), I’ve decided to design my own. I’ve picked up a … Continue reading
Posted in Designs, Knitting, Lace Knitting
Tagged knitting, lace knitting, silk yarn
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First Weaving Project
I recall, vaguely, that the weaving teacher mentioned something about counting heddles. But I’m a rushing in where angels fear to tread sorta person. Now, after sleying my reed and starting to thread my heddles I had a come-to-jesus moment … Continue reading
Weaving Nautical
I’m almost done the nautical blanket (started here). The whole project delayed by a move and renovations, but finally I have my knitting room done. A long wait, but worth it as I have a set room and a custom … Continue reading
KnitPicks Knitting Needle Sets
I cheaped out. I bought a set of the KnitPicks interchangeable needles (these ones) and for a while they became my favorite set. But really only because I was too lazy to get up and go sort through needles to … Continue reading
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Finally finished….and now I’ll start another one?
This is the insanity of it all. I started this massive Karukell Shawl a year ago (if I’m honest with myself, two or three). It’s taken up space in my knitting bag and slurped up one of my two project … Continue reading
Posted in Knitting, Lace Knitting
Tagged #karukell, knitting lace, lace knitting, lace shawls
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Nautical Blanket on the LK150
Finally back to knitting on the machine, as I (sadly) sold my Singer 560 and Ribber and Yarn Changer this weekend. This allowed me to re-arrange the knitting room and set up a better layout for working on the LK150. … Continue reading
Posted in Intarsia, Knitting Machines, LK150
Tagged intarsia, KnitPicks, knitting machines, LK150
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New Knitting Bag
I have used a plastic bin for my “to go” knitting projects for years. But recent frustrations with “dropping” and “tipping” during transport made me rethink that strategy. A couple weeks ago I thought a canvas bag, sturdy, that stood … Continue reading
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Tagged knitting, knitting accessories, lands end
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Dale of Norway Baby Outfit
Finally finished the Dale of Norway baby outfit I was making for my new niece. She’s small. As you can see from above. Came in at 5 lbs. Wee. On the other hand, I decided to make the Dale of … Continue reading
Posted in Buttons, Fair Isle, In the Round, Knitting
Tagged buttons, Dale of Norway, Etsy, knitting, knitting in the round, zebra buttons
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