Après la Tonte … … it’s time to get down to work ! Here are a few beautiful fleeces that have already been combed. … le travail de la laine ! Voilà déjà quelques belles toisons peignées. And now it’s time to spin ! Et maintenant au rouet...
Prêt pour tricoter des moufles ! I just got my copy of Solveig Larsson’s Knitted Mittens : Over 40 Wearable Patterns Inspired by the Landscape, Legends, and Lasting Traditions of Northern Sweden. Je viens de recevoir Solveig Larsson’s Knitted Mittens :...
De la Toison au Tricot n° 148 : Peignage de la laine ! The Spinning Shepherd has been quite busy. That being said, I always find a little time for spinning and fiber prep. Lately, I’ve been spending some time combing wool ! I’m combing … La...
De la Toison au Tricot n° 126 : De joyeuses retrouvailles et de belles rencontres ! The week between Christmas and New Year’s has given me the chance to catch up with some “old friends” and to get to know some new ones. Among my “old...
De la Toison au Tricot n° 112 : Peigner la laine Ouessant blanche beautiful white woolbelle laine blanche A lovely little white Ouessant fleece from Michel du Fou de Kerdaniel’s flock. Une jolie petite toison Ouessant blanche du troupeau de M. Michel du Fou de...
“Quand on veut un mouton, c’est la preuve qu’on existe.”
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Hello ! My name is Diane and I live in Normandy (France).
I'm an avid spinner and knitter, and the proud owner of a small flock of Ouessant sheep.
Come and join me as I share my hand spun yarns, woolly tales and sheepish musings !
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Bonjour ! Je m’appelle Diane et j’habite en Basse Normandie.
Je suis une passionnée du filage et du tricot, et l’heureuse gardienne d’un petit troupeau de moutons d’Ouessant.
Venez me rejoindre pendant que je tisse au fil des jours les brins de laine et les anecdotes !
Just getting started on these lovely slippers.
The «Little Farm Strikketøfler» is designed by Patricia at @p4chen for the Knitography Farm Holiday Charity MAL.
I'm using Gammelserie in Natural and Copper Red.
So far so good!
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As always, I’m looking for ways to not only use my woven bands but also to use my loom waste.
I’ve just finished wet felting 4 pairs of mittens, all with Ouessant wool: 3 are trimmed with woven bands, a bit of snørd, and mini-pompoms; the 4th pair of mittens are decorated with cut up bits of loom waste that has been felted into the mittens and multi-colored pompoms.
I’m quite pleased with the results.
These should make some lovely Christmas presents.
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