Fiber Musings

Random thoughts of a fiber enthusiast – mostly fiber related, sometimes coherent

  • Eeeeeelaasticity

    Eeeeeelaasticity

    It’s winter in California. This means that flip flops and sandals must give way to something a bit more substantial. I bought some really cute ankle boots for fall & winter. Unfortunately, one of the pairs did not play nicely with socks. Even though I bought wide, the shoe is still snug across the bridge. […]

  • Vacation Knitting is a Myth

    I am forever a PollyAnna when it comes to packing knitting and spinning projects for a trip. This is even more evident when I pack for vacation and space/weight is a premium. Yeah, yeah, yeah. You can argue that yarn/fiber weighs next to nothing. But the still takes space, especially if you want to ensure […]

  • Deep Stash

    Deep Stash

    When Jen sent an email out last month, announcing the last of her luxury fibers, I immediately ordered 8 oz. It is a blend of Falkland Island Polwarth, cashmere, baby alpaca, yak, silk, and I don’t know what else. It is a beautiful oatmeal color. I’ve spun this blend in the past, but when I […]