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Knitting a Vertically Stripped Sweater: Part Four

Knitting a Vertically Stripped Sweater: Part Four

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October 2, 2016 By SarahDl

It’s taken a few weeks to knit the front and back of the sweater, and I am now up to the point of rejoining to finish the neck and form the other shoulder. Only 1/3rd of the sweater left to knit, and it is getting quite bulky and can be slightly awkward to carry around […]

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A Work in Progress Part Three: Knitting a Vertically Striped Sweater

A Work in Progress Part Three: Knitting a Vertically Striped Sweater

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September 10, 2016 By SarahDl

This third part is the increase from just knitting a sleeve, to knitting the shoulder and body of the sweater, and the neck division. While the neck division is a touch complex, the rest of the knitting is straight forward and easy-peasy. Part one covers the sleeve and initial cable, part two shows what the […]

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A Work in Progress Part Two: Vertically Stripped Sweater Pictures!

A Work in Progress Part Two: Vertically Stripped Sweater Pictures!

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September 4, 2016 By SarahDl

Last week, I posted the beginning of a vertically stripped sweater pattern. The feedback I received indicated that more pictures were desired. So, here’s a quick collection of shots of my original sweater, and my current progress on the new, and slightly modified version that I’m sharing. The sweater was knit from right to left, […]

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How to Make a Sock Rabbit

How to Make a Sock Rabbit

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March 14, 2016 By SarahDl

A little while back, I noticed a meme on Facebook saying that live Easter animals rarely survive. While a live pet is fun, it can also be expensive. And, for that matter, chocolate and other candy can end up being expensive, sticky, and messy. But, what if you could exploit the cuteness of a live […]

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Clothing for Preppers: Fibers, Sources, and Essential Skills

Clothing for Preppers: Fibers, Sources, and Essential Skills

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February 5, 2016 By SarahDl

The North American world is surfeited with an abundance of clothing, shoes, and everything necessary for clothing oneself. However, even this abundance would only last a few years if the clothing production grid went down. With looters, fires, and other happenings, even a closed store would likely run out within two years, if not sooner. […]

Filed Under: Earth Care, Knitting, Local fiber resources, sewing, Splatters, Sustainable Clothing, Upcycling, weaving Tagged With: crochet, spinning, sustainable clothing, Wool Felt, Wool Fleece

Fabulous Felted Scarves a Book Review

Fabulous Felted Scarves a Book Review

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February 1, 2016 By SarahDl

Felting is one of the most versatile, useful, and easy techniques for working with natural fibers. Nearly all protein fibers, particularly wool, can be used for felting. However, there are a few misconceptions concerning felting that still hang around. One of the main ones is that felting is bulky, scratchy, and useful only for slippers, […]

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