Targhee for Knitters and Weavers
What makes Targhee a dream for knitters and weavers? Well, for starters, this springy, bouncy, medium-finewool holds its shape beautifully and is comfortable next to the skin.
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What makes Targhee a dream for knitters and weavers? Well, for starters, this springy, bouncy, medium-finewool holds its shape beautifully and is comfortable next to the skin.
I was sure I didn’t much like spinning Targhee, nor did I love knitting socks. That is, until I came across a pair of socks so sensational that they called into question whether I knew myself at all.
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I’ve made dozens of pairs of handknitted socks, and I live by the motto, “Always have a pair on the needles.” But I have a confession: I’ve never knit a pair of handspun socks.
This clever crocheter used leftovers from at least 13 different sock yarns and her grandmother’s antique steel crochet hook to create these fun, colorful socks.
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Devin found the perfect fleece for knitted socks that will withstand a lot of wear and tear.
Join us as we explore fiber combinations that bring out the best in each other.
I often hear people talking, half proudly and half guiltily, about their stashes of spinning fiber, but I celebrate my stash. To borrow a phrase from a global phenomenon, my stash sparks joy!
I like BFL for socks as I find it wears nicely, and the addition of the silk also adds some wearability as well as a nice sheen to the finished yarn
After completing my first handspun vest, I wanted to use up the last bits of vest yarn in a pair of socks. Here's how I planned the pair.
This week I finished my handspun socks, which I knitted for Spin Off’s Second Annual Spin and Knitalong.