Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Poly lace weight cone yarn thread

















These cones are a light lace weight yarn. Each weighs a little over a pound. They work well for sewing thread too. I use them often to ply with my softer yarns to add strength, color and pizzazz, especially if you need a yarn that can be used for a weaving warp. If you are a spinner, one of these cones will make piles of yarn. I have the following cones for sale:
lilac
rail gray
wine rose
rose-salmon
Wine plum
golden wheat
silver gray
peacock (teal)
olive green
fuschia
Peach

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Bon Hop Weaving Loom SOLD

SOLD




Here are some pictures of the Bon Hop Weaving Loom I am offering for sale. I will include a set of instructions. Loom is about 12 inches long, about 5 inches high, and about 6 or 7 inches wide. This loom is made of wood, and is a vintage item.

If you want to see some samples of stuff someone has made on this kind of loom, you can view here:

http://www.boogaj.com/knitting/2009/01/bonhop-weaving-cloth-1.html

If you want to look over the instruction manual, it has been very kindly posted here:

http://www.boogaj.com/knitting/2009/01/bon-hop-loom-instruction-manual.html

Sunday, February 8, 2009

merino angora blend wool yarn



I am offering three skeins of a custom blend yarn that is made of 75% merino wool and 25% angora rabbit fiber. This merino angora blend yarn is very soft and perfect for next to the skin garments. The blend of merino angora yarn is buttery soft and great for knitting and crochet because it combines warmth and lightness with memory and bounce. This merino angora yarn is hand painted to very lovely modulated tones of blue, violet, rose and lilac. Merino wool yarn has always been a favorite with knitters because it is a fine, soft wool and it is even better and softer when you add a touch of angora. Each skein yields about 76 yards or worsted weight yarn.

Merino Angora yarn

Friday, February 6, 2009

handpainted Boucle Mohair






I am offering skeins of a light, airy mohair boucle that has been commercially processed, but hand-painted to translucent shades of blues, purples, violets, etc. I call this colorway "Mountain Shadows" boucle mohair. This mohair boucle is perfect for light airy shawls and lacey mohair garments. It is also an excellent choice for weavers, as it is quite strong and has a lovely sheen. It would work well as a warp or weft for a boucle mohair shawl or scarf. I have three of these boucle mohair skeins available in Mountain Shadows colorway. Skeins are approximately 100 yards each, offered at $7 each, plus $3 for shipping.

Currently in the dyepot: Black Mohair Boucle!! Will let you know when it's ready!

Thursday, January 22, 2009

hand painted wool yarn for sale




" Summer Garden"

Am offering some hand painted wool yarn for sale. Yarn is handspun, single ply about a fingering weight, a soft, 100% wool that will get fuzzier as you work. Beautiful medley of colors, reminds me of a garden in summer time. Perfect for sock yarn, or for mittens, scarves or any fine wearable. Five skeins available, each skein yields about 50 yards. Offered at $25. for all plus shipping.