Welcome to Our Silk and Wool Studio
Explore your artistic creativity and skillful craftsmanship at our Silk and Wool Studio. Delve into the fascinating world of animal fibers, integrating their intricate science into your creations. Gain inspiration and support for your craft, reigniting your passion for this deeply rewarding pursuit!
Our Yarn Projects
Farm-to-Fashion Completed Projects
Starting with raw fleece, the projects include:
- Fleece scouring (washing to remove debris and lanolin from sheep wool)
- Combing or carding the fleece
- Spinning into yarn
- Washing and dyeing
- Knitting
- Blocking
Some of Our Completed Yarn Projects
Hoof to Hanger: How Alpaca Fleece Becomes Clothing
The steps include: alpaca sheering; skirting or removal of debris; scouring (washing) fleece; dyeing…
Sari Silk Pillow Fashioned on a Rigid Heddle Loom: Part II
Sari silk pillow woven with mercerized cotton yarn and embellished with cotton lace. It can be decor…
Sari Silk Pillow Fashioned on a Rigid Heddle Loom: Part I
Cotton lace embellished sari silk pillow features handwoven pillowcase using silk fabric and a merce…
White-and-Blue Romney Wool Rugged Mittens
A step-by-step transformation of the fleece into a pair of mittens: spinning, plying, making skeins,…
Handspun and Hand-knitted Hickory-dyed Lace Tunic
How I made my Wool Lace Tunic from Start to Finish Making things from scratch is so rewarding! So, w…
Yarn arts Hub
Resources for Spinners, Knitters, Crocheters . . .
Knitting Needle Size Conversion Chart
A chart of knitting needle sizes in millimeters and their corresponding codes used in the US, UK, an…
Master List of Knitting Abbreviations
A sortable and searchable table of abbreviations and acronyms used by hand and machine knitters. A U…
Glossary of Spinning Terms
Term Description Batt A wide, rolled-up bundle of carded fleece that unrolls into a blanket. Bench A…
Crochet Abbreviations, Definitions, and Explanations
A master list of the most common crochet abbreviations with descriptions and explanations: reference…
Blue Cat Tutorials for a Flatbed Knitting Machine
Cast On
Cast on types and instructions
Crochet Cast On
Crochet cast on is a simple way to create a neat and even border using crochet hook or a latch tool …
E-Wrap Cast On with an Anchor
E-wrap cast on with an anchor helps avoid flaws of the regular e-wrap cast on. This method saves tim…
E-Wrap Cast On
In machine knitting, e-wrap (aka e-loop) is a type of cast-on in which the yarn is wrapped around ea…
Open Cast On
Open cast-on, aka provisional or invisible cast-on, is the type of cast-on that produces unfastened …