Monthly Archives: July 2012

My Video Mentor: longdrawjames

Posted on July 19, 2012 by fotoknit

I must share a video with you – a youtube video that has changed my spinning life. Allow me to introduce… longdrawjames.   Ever since I started spinning I’ve attempted and failed to master the “long draw” technique – a … Continue reading →

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Coming out of the Knitting Closet

Posted on July 18, 2012 by fotoknit

It’s not always easy being a male knitter. Many times I am ignored when in a new yarn store – especially if accompanied by a friend who happens to be female. Sometimes I get vaguely uncomfortable looks from shop staff … Continue reading →

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Knitty blogs about a bobbin winder

Posted on July 18, 2012 by fotoknit

Yesterday the knitty.com spinning folks (a.k.a. Jillian) blogged about using a bobbin winder. All you spinners out there should check it out! There’s great info to be had. I have actually come up with a DIY solution to winding bobbins … Continue reading →

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Tour de Fleece Has Kept Me Busy

Posted on July 8, 2012 by fotoknit

Sorry for the delay in new posts. I took a week off from work, went out of town on vacation for a couple days (more on that in another post), and most importantly have been VERY busy spinning for Tour … Continue reading →

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