Before the invention of washing machines and dry cleaners, wool was always washed safely by hand. With a bit of care, you can still do so without shrinking the blanket.… Read more...
How to Wash Fleece: how_wash_fleece
Although a fleece can be spun ‘in the grease’, many times it is desirable to wash or scour it before handspinning.… Read more...
How to Use a McMorran Balance
If you aren’t sure about the weight or yardage of your yarn, a handy tool to use is a McMorran Balance.… Read more...
How to Use a Corker
Corking, also called a knitting knobby or spool knitting is used to make tubes of knitted cord that can be sewn together for mats, coasters and crafts.… Read more...
How to Make a Twisted Fringe
A twisted fringe makes a nice finished edge for handwoven blankets or scarves and is recommended for rayon chenille or slippery yarns.… Read more...
Handweaving – How to Finish Chenille
Rayon or cotton chenille yarns require a different finishing technique than other handwoven articles. When chenille is in loom-state it feels stiff as cardboard.… Read more...