Enchanted Yarn and Fiber Closing

Last year my mom and I took a road trip to Nashville, Tennessee.  On the way, I was lucky enough to stop in Clarksville, Kentucky to visit the Enchanted Yarn and Fiber Shop.  The shop was delightful, full of yarn and spinning wheels.  The Owner, RoLynn, was just as nice and welcoming as the atmosphere of the store.  Unfortunately, I just received an email that Enchanted is closing.  It is so very important to support your local shops.  If you enjoy shopping at a local shop you must not drive by and go to the big box stores.  The local shop will not survive.  Best wishes, RoLynn.  

Falkland "Rain Forest"

I ordered six more months of Fiber Club from Happy Fuzzy Yarn.  I was feeling a bit down and really wanted to treat myself.  And then when I got home from work there on my kitchen counter was a familiar package from the Riin of the Happy Fuzzy Yarn.  I had my third installment of my yarn club.  It's called "Rain Forest" and it's a Falkland fiber.  

I think the fiber colors are much richer in person.  Check back with my blog Fiberista, I'll have Rain Forest spun up in no time. 

Rug By The Fire Single

 

There were plenty of "chic" movies on TV and a very cold weekend for perfect for staying in a spinning the weekend away.  This is my single "Rug By the Fire" the fiber from Happy Fuzzy Yarn.  I've mentioned in previous posts how much I enjoy receiving 4 oz. of fiber each month in my mailbox.  This was the second installment of my three-month club that I was gifted as a Christmas gift from my step-dad.  Because I never have to deal with any bumps or vegetable matter in the fiber is it a joy to spin. The colors truly do remind of me of the blue, green, and gray flames to a fire.

Formally Three Wooden Spindles.blogspot.com

"Fiberista" used to be "Three Wooden Spindles."  I changed the name of the blog to "Fiberista" a couple of days ago.  I hope you visit "Fiberista" often.   

A Pair of Fingerless Gloves

 

Crochet front post stitch for the wrist bands, V-stitch for about 3 to four inches and then slip stitch 2 rows around the tops to keep the material from stretching when being worn.  Chain stitch about 10 inches and knot both ends, then weave the chain just above the wrist bands through the V-stitches for securing the fingerless gloves when worn.  I used Vickie Howell Sheep(ish) in the color Cocoa.  My friend that I crocheted these for has horses and will be able to machine wash her fingerless gloves in cold water when needed. 

Happy Fuzzy Yarn Fiber Club

For the month of January fiber club, I received Shetland Combed Top Wool "Rug By the Fire." Come back soon to find out how it spins up.  

 

Stitch.Rock.Love. in Pink(ish)

My co-workers ask me to crochet or knit things for them and I really enjoy the challenge.  I was asked to crochet a "very pink hat with a big flower" who is 20(ish).  I was feeling the pressure to get this right.  Vickie Howell Stitch.Rock.Love. Sheep(ish) yarn is single-ply,70% acrylic and 30% wool making it machine washable in cold water and dry flat.  This yarn comes in remarkable colors and cost $4.00 for a 3 oz skein.  Pink(ish) is the perfect "very pink."  When it was time to crochet the "big flower" I added some eyelash fiber to give the hat something special.  My co-worker loves the hat and has been seen wearing it.  Give Sheep(ish) yarn a try available at Jo-Ann Crafts.