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Welcome to Camp Curious! This week in the series we are talking about how influential yarn is and always has been to my design process. I walk you through the yarn inspiration behind two of my shawls, and chat about the different aspects and qualities of a yarn that can impact the look and feel of the finished project, so that you can make inspired decisions in your own yarn choices and substitutions.
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What’s in the WIP:
Sprite’s Fen Mini KAL winners:
I’ve drawn the winners from the FO thread. They are:
Suennschien with Post #120
I’ve announced the yarn for shawl #4!
I chose Circus Tonic Handmade’s Fiesta Fingering
We’re having a fun little event in Sydney Australia, since I’ll be there soon.
Skein Sisters yarn shop, Saturday August 5th
There will be a trunk show with Circus Tonic Handmade and a cast-on for Shawl #4
Camp Curious:
If you haven’t made your post in The Big Participation Thread on Ravelry yet introducing yourself, now’s the time! You can update your post throughout the Camp Curious series with your scavenger hunt photos and be in for a chance to win prizes at the end of Camp. This week’s prompt is to share a photo of your favourite yarn with a few “design notes” about why you love it and how you’ve used it.
The Field Guide to Fleece by Carol Ekarius and Deborah Robson
The Knitter’s Book of Yarn by Clara Parkes
Pure Wool: A Knitter’s Guide to Using Single Breed Yarns by Sue Blacker
Here is a quick conversion chart for yarn weight terms in different countries.
This handy chart from Laughing Hens goes into even more detail, including gauge and wraps per inch.
My interview with Sue from Blacker Yarns
My interview with Sonja from Blacker Yarns
My more recent interview with Sonja from Blacker
My interview with Daphne from the Fibre Co
My interview with Clara Parkes
My interview with Benjamin from Hole & Sons
Seven Sister’s Arts Matrika Fingering
The Book of Haps by Kate Davies
That’s everything for this week, Campers! Have a lovely weekend full of knitting and I’ll talk to you next week.
