Monthly Archives: May 2007

mohair/angora bunny with glass beads

MIHAIR Originally uploaded by CMHS yarn & designs (laurie wheeler). One of my most popular yarns, subtle bling! Crochets up like a dream, ideal for weft, great for experienced knitters. I just found the last two skeins (they were put … Continue reading

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Some helpful Crochet hints

I often muse when I go out to tend my herb garden, and today it struck me that I might want to give a few hints about crochet. You see I’m so saddened that there are so many people who … Continue reading

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Scrumblini Variety Pack

Scrumblini Variety Pack Originally uploaded by CMHS yarn & designs (laurie wheeler).

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Scrumblini Exotic Variety Pack

Scrumblini Exotic Variety Pack Originally uploaded by CMHS yarn & designs (laurie wheeler).

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Handspinning and Angora Goats Program At Camano Island State Park

My friend and I give a “nature” presentation at Camano Island State Park (Washington State) each year. For three years we did “Where do my clothes come from?” Which focused on handspinning, natural fibers, and of course my friend Bec’s … Continue reading

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First Secrets of Yarn Class a Success!

I taught my first ever Secrets of Yarn class today. It wasn’t an easy crowd and I knew it wouldn’t be! These gals are old hands, old knitting hands, and believe you me, they can be a tough crowd! (I’ve … Continue reading

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This Week’s Yarn Review~Phildar Eponge

As promised here is this weeks yarn review. I decided instead of taking photos of the yarn with which I am working, I will place links. My main reason for this is I have a terrible camera, and my best … Continue reading

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bec sock

bec sock Originally uploaded by CMHS yarn & designs (laurie wheeler). Comfy socks for ladies with more ample balancing agents (large feet). These are really lovely to wear, comfy, soft, and easy peasy to whip out! The pattern is available … Continue reading

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Portland here I come

Ok this isn’t yarn related, well it is kind of, but I’m so excited I get to go “home” this weekend. Portland, Oregon is where I was born and raised, and I love going back. (If I weren’t married to … Continue reading

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The Secrets of Yarn ~ Some musings

In the next two weeks I’ll be teaching my first ever classes on The Secrets of Yarn.  I have the class outlined, and I’ve rehearsed to my cats a million times. (Since they are feline yarn addicts they found the … Continue reading

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