Spinning Alpaca Yarns

I found a simple lacy scarf pattern which incorporated beads into it. Here’s the pattern I used and the resulting lacy beaded scarf.

These pieces will make my freeform knitted baby blanket. Since I recently found out my daughter is having a girl, I can go with more pink now.

Taking a small break from blogging to visit family on the West Coast. Santa Cruz is a neat town. We’re off to Oregon after the holiday. Still knitting though!

I discovered a great book with dozens of patterns for just one skein of yarn. It includes several specifically calling for alpaca yarn and many patterns look easy enough for someone just learning to knit.

On a recent visit to Burlington, MA, I found Edwina’s Nitch, their local yarn store. I found some beautiful alpaca yarn and other fancy specialty yarns to add to my stash. If you’re ever in Burlington, drop by Edwina’s.

Visiting Boston to see the sights! Also found a yarn shop nearby.

I’m new to knitting but this baby blanket pattern is very easy and any beginner could do it.

I decided to learn to knit recently and took a beginning knitting class at JoAnn’s. Three of us had signed up but only I actually showed up, which meant I got extra instruction. Nancy, my knitting instructor was terrific and we were able to move along to many things her classes don’t usually get to. [...]

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