Jennifer Wisbeck
I believe in making sustainability a part of everyday life. My dye process uses only natural dyes and non toxic mordants in my low impact low water method. I dye yarns and fibers.
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Interned with Earth Hues, designed rugs, and more. BA in swith a minor in American Indian Studies from the University of WashingtonInterests
knitting, yarn, crafting, business, green business, eco friendly, spinning, weaving, dyeing, natural dyes, wool, sheep, Seattle, Washington, city, urban, localMotto
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Top Ten Knitting Skills to Learn for the New YearTop ten list by knitting level for skills to learn- including project ideas.
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How to Measure Gauge for Handspun YarnLearn to measure stitches and rows per inch for different yarns and patterns- important to make sure your projects turn out correctly. -
Free Knitting and Craft Books to DownloadBooks for knitting, crochet, and textile history that are in the public domain
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Creating Ties for Knitting and CrochetChoosing a tie for your handknit hat can be hard- this article explains some of the basic ways, with pros and cons for each. -
What Makes Yarn VeganHow to tell if a yarn is vegan, finding unique vegan yarns, and what to avoid.
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9 Quick Knitting or Crochet Projects for Handspun YarnSmall handspun yarn projects are the perfect quick unique project.
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Free Things to Do in Downtown SeattleSummer is the perfect time to wander Seattle- do it for free!
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Working or People Watching, Seattle Has the Coffee Shop for You!Seattle coffee shop reviews.
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Dye Styles: Dyeing Yarn and Fiberstypes of dye styles commonly used -
How to Care for Handspun Yarncaring for handspun yarn -
Figuring Out How Much Fiber You Need for SpinningDecide how much fiber you need to spin for small projects
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Quick Holiday Knits Using Under 100 Yards of YarnUsing handspun bulky and super bulky yarns to make quick projects
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Quick Picks for Handpainted Fibers from Indie ShopsWhat to do when you do not want to card, dye, and blend all your own fiber yourself for spinning? -
Quick Picks for Handspun Yarns from Indie ShopsA quick list of good picks for handspun yarns for knitting, crochet, and other craft projects. -
Setting the Twist in Handspun YarnMany people don't realize you need to set the twist of yarn before you can use it to knit or crochet. Here's how!
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Making Custom Yarn: Choosing a Spinning MillA quick recap of what to look for when choosing a spinning mill.
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Felting Fibers and Animal EthicsA general look at animal ethics in small business from a yarnie (that is, a yarn maker).