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  • Knitting Projects

    A Few of my Works in Progress

    October 12, 2013 /

    I’ve been getting TONS of requests for custom work in the last few months. Part of that is because the Custom Handknit Sweaters page managed to get to the number one position in google for any related search terms. I know that’s a good thing but I just can’t knit that fast 🙂 The Mohair Vest: I had a friend bring me a bag of various mohair yarns from a yard sale and ask me what I could do with them. It was a wonderful challenge because she knows what to wear and always looks so fabulous in everything. There was only enough for a vest so we agreed upon…

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    Little Boy Blue

    February 8, 2013

    Blarney Vest

    June 2, 2013

    Hoodie Pattern finished at last

    September 17, 2012
  • Knitting Patterns,  Knitting Projects

    Custom Fit -New Sweater Design Software from Amy Herzog

    September 24, 2013 /

    One of the things I really enjoyed doing this summer was beta testing an awesome new online software for sweater design. Amy Herzog a Fit and Flatter expert and sweater designer “extraordinaire” has come up with something really new and wonderful for all knitters who want a custom fit sweater without all of the math that is usually involved in designing from scratch or even customizing the fit of a purchased pattern. The software is called Custom Fit and its available online to a select few premier users right now but is expected to go live to the public some time in October. Here’s what Amy says about Custom Fit:…

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    Big Cashmere Cowl Pattern

    October 14, 2012

    The First Pattern – Stretchy Cast off

    August 25, 2012

    Quicky Rolled Brim (somewhat slouchy) Hat

    January 19, 2013
  • Breed Specific & Rare Breed Wools,  Fiber,  Spinning Yarns

    Shetland Wool Moorit Hand Spun

    April 25, 2013 /

         I spun this yarn for a customer in DK (3 Light) weight from some lovely moorit or brown shetland wool. It was spun from a combed preparation and I pulled off several staple lengths and held them folded over my finger. Spinning from the fold with a long draw and a very light touch, gave me a wonderfully airy and bouncy yarn that is not too fuzzy. I think it’s the best way to spin this wool for knitting. It will last a very long time, it is more consistant and will show the stitch definition much better than a true woolen yarn but has all of the bounce…

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    Slow Cloth Polwarth Socks Finished at Last

    April 26, 2013

    Spinning a Fine New Zealand Merino Fleece

    April 25, 2013

    Managing Color in a Raw Fleece

    May 1, 2013
  • Breed Specific & Rare Breed Wools,  Fiber,  Knitting Patterns,  Knitting Projects,  Spinning Yarns

    Finishing Jacob The Sweater my Guys Like

    April 5, 2013 /

    A few months ago I shared the pattern for the Hat my guys like and now here is the sweater that falls into that same category. With lots of input from DH, the eventual wearer of this pullover, I designed another sweater to match the one I knit him almost 30 years ago. Not only did the original sweater last for 30 years, but hardly a day went by that it was not called into service (except those hot summer days, of course) and it’s still all in one piece even if it is showing a little wear now. As you can imagine, I’ve knit him a few sweaters over…

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    Preparing a Raw Wool Fleece for Handspinning

    February 12, 2013

    More on the Spotted Fleece – Jacob

    February 15, 2013

    Shetland Wool Moorit Hand Spun

    April 25, 2013
  • Breed Specific & Rare Breed Wools,  Fiber,  Knitting Projects,  Spinning Yarns

    More on the Spotted Fleece – Jacob

    February 15, 2013 /

    I thought it was time to post an update to “Spinning the Spotted Fleece”. The sweater now has a name. It will be called Jacob. I will probably do a pattern for it after I’ve knit it in another colour pattern for variety. I’ve had quite a few orders for handspun yarns so the knitting is coming along rather slowly. I’m at the neck shaping. We tried it on and it’s within an inch of exact measurements which makes me very happy. That can definitely be worked out with washing and blocking.

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    Preparing a Raw Wool Fleece for Handspinning

    February 12, 2013

    Spinning a Fine New Zealand Merino Fleece

    April 25, 2013

    Spinning the Spotted Fleece

    January 31, 2013
  • Breed Specific & Rare Breed Wools,  Fiber,  Knitting Projects,  Spinning Yarns

    Spinning the Spotted Fleece

    January 31, 2013 /

    The testing and planning for this project may just be the most fun part. I have now washed, carded or combed, spun and knit swatches (or small projects) from 4 of my stashed fleeces. I’ve been working with the multi coloured fleeces this time because I wanted some colour texture in my sweater. This one is a Jacob from Great Britain. It’s for Earl. I considered my choices for working with the stark contrast of the colours in this fleece. I could do a relatively homogeneous blending for a smooth mottled look, I could keep the colour separate and ply a white with a black for a ragg look, or…

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    Shetland Wool Moorit Hand Spun

    April 25, 2013

    Finishing Jacob The Sweater my Guys Like

    April 5, 2013

    Managing Color in a Raw Fleece

    May 1, 2013
  • Knitting Projects,  Setting Up Business

    Mini Etsy

    October 18, 2012 /

    A little update on what for sale in my Etsy shop. These items are also available at Nancy Elizabeth Designs Web Site What’s up at the Etsy Shop?

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    Sunshine and Valentines

    February 12, 2014

    Little Boy Blue

    February 8, 2013

    More on the Spotted Fleece – Jacob

    February 15, 2013
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