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Sparrow

Sparrow Espinner by Daedalus Spinning Wheels

Sparrow and Starling V3

Sparrow and Starling V3 Espinner by Daedalus Spinning Wheels

Two Starling V3

Light Blue/Black and Yellow/Black Starling V3

Black/Teal and Teal/Lime Sparrows

Black/Teal and Teal/Lime Sparrows

Sparrow, Starling V3, and Magpie

Sparrow, Starling V3, and a Magpie with the Standard Flyer.

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My Oregon Falls Flax Sweater is coming along beautifully. I wasn’t quite sure how the gradient in the arms would match up so I decided to knit almost a full length arm and finish the body up to the ribbing. After this I soaked the sweater to ensure accurate fitment for the next step. Once dry I marked with plastic pins where the major changes took place on the body. I then tried it on and had my SO mark my sleeve with coordinating pins where the sleeve lined up with the body. This gives me an indication of where the transitions should be taking place. With this sleeve as a template I’m now working on the other sleeve knowing where color transitions should be taking place. To help manage the yarn I’m wrapping excess onto some sample cards that way I don’t need to cut any of the yarn until I’m satisfied with the results. Once I’m satisfied with this arm I’ll frog the other and reknit it to match.

I’d say this is probably the most complicated part of the sweater but totally worth the extra effort. The sleeves knit up fast so it’s easy to assess how the colors are changing and whether additional yarn needs to be sectioned out. The fitting on this sweater is so spot on. I am so looking forward to getting to wear it once it’s done.

Metal marker pins aim the arm are indicators for decrease rounds.

Oregon Falls on Huron (MCN) by @thebluebrickish
Flax pattern by @tincanknits
@daedalusspinningwheels Roly-Poly

#tincanknits #flaxsweaterpattern #knittersofinstagram #sweaterknittersofinstagram #daedalusspinningwheels #electricballwinder #thebluebrickyarn

My Oregon Falls Flax Sweater is coming along beautifully. I wasn’t quite sure how the gradient in the arms would match up so I decided to knit almost a full length arm and finish the body up to the ribbing. After this I soaked the sweater to ensure accurate fitment for the next step. Once dry I marked with plastic pins where the major changes took place on the body. I then tried it on and had my SO mark my sleeve with coordinating pins where the sleeve lined up with the body. This gives me an indication of where the transitions should be taking place. With this sleeve as a template I’m now working on the other sleeve knowing where color transitions should be taking place. To help manage the yarn I’m wrapping excess onto some sample cards that way I don’t need to cut any of the yarn until I’m satisfied with the results. Once I’m satisfied with this arm I’ll frog the other and reknit it to match.

I’d say this is probably the most complicated part of the sweater but totally worth the extra effort. The sleeves knit up fast so it’s easy to assess how the colors are changing and whether additional yarn needs to be sectioned out. The fitting on this sweater is so spot on. I am so looking forward to getting to wear it once it’s done.

Metal marker pins aim the arm are indicators for decrease rounds.

Oregon Falls on Huron (MCN) by @thebluebrickish
Flax pattern by @tincanknits
@daedalusspinningwheels Roly-Poly

#tincanknits #flaxsweaterpattern #knittersofinstagram #sweaterknittersofinstagram #daedalusspinningwheels #electricballwinder #thebluebrickyarn

I’ve sectioned off the arms and started working on the bust darts. This has been such an enjoyable knit. I’m extremely thankful to past me for diligently taking notes for all the adjustments I made. Yarn management has been a lot smoother as well with how this gradient kit is set up so that each arm and the body has its own ball of yarn.

Oregon Falls on Huron (MCN) by @thebluebrickish
Flax pattern by @tincanknits
@daedalusspinningwheels Roly-Poly
@akerworks AkerKate and Yarn Caddies
@lykkemakehappy Grove Circular Knitting Needles

#tincanknits #flaxsweaterpattern #knittersofinstagram #sweaterknittersofinstagram #daedalusspinningwheels #electricballwinder #thebluebrickyarn #akerworks

I’ve sectioned off the arms and started working on the bust darts. This has been such an enjoyable knit. I’m extremely thankful to past me for diligently taking notes for all the adjustments I made. Yarn management has been a lot smoother as well with how this gradient kit is set up so that each arm and the body has its own ball of yarn.

Oregon Falls on Huron (MCN) by @thebluebrickish
Flax pattern by @tincanknits
@daedalusspinningwheels Roly-Poly
@akerworks AkerKate and Yarn Caddies
@lykkemakehappy Grove Circular Knitting Needles

#tincanknits #flaxsweaterpattern #knittersofinstagram #sweaterknittersofinstagram #daedalusspinningwheels #electricballwinder #thebluebrickyarn #akerworks

Sweater progress is going well! I’ve reached the point where I will be sectioning off the arms and starting in on the body with the gradient. I’m so excited to see how the gradient develops.

Once I get to the point where I am working on the arms and the body I’ll be able to have all three balls set up on the @akerworks AkerKate to keep everything organized. I love how smoothly the yarn comes off on these Yarn Caddies.

Oregon Falls on Huron (MCN) by @thebluebrickish
Flax pattern by @tincanknits
@daedalusspinningwheels Roly-Poly
@akerworks AkerKate and Yarn Caddies
@lykkemakehappy Grove Circular Knitting Needles

Sweater progress is going well! I’ve reached the point where I will be sectioning off the arms and starting in on the body with the gradient. I’m so excited to see how the gradient develops.

Once I get to the point where I am working on the arms and the body I’ll be able to have all three balls set up on the @akerworks AkerKate to keep everything organized. I love how smoothly the yarn comes off on these Yarn Caddies.

Oregon Falls on Huron (MCN) by @thebluebrickish
Flax pattern by @tincanknits
@daedalusspinningwheels Roly-Poly
@akerworks AkerKate and Yarn Caddies
@lykkemakehappy Grove Circular Knitting Needles

My second sweater is well on its way! I’m feeling a lot more confident this go around. I’m thankful for all my tools that help make projects like this go smoother and add an extra flare of fun. I’m using @akerworks yarn caddies to hold my Roly-Poly balls of yarn. While at my desk I either use two ClampyKates or an AkerKate depending on how much desk space I have. The @j.e.l.b.y sheepie stitch markers give me a little grin every time I reach one.

I am thankful to past me for all the notes and spreadsheets I made recording adjustments I made with my first Flax sweater. Based on the first one I’ve got down a sweater size and will make all the additional changes needed to ensure fitment.

Oregon Falls on Huron (MCN) by @thebluebrickish
Flax pattern by @tincanknits
@daedalusspinningwheels Roly-Poly
@akerworks Wrist Caddy
@lykkemakehappy Groove Needles
Sheepie cuteness @j.e.l.b.y

#daedalusspinningwheels #daedalusroly-poly #electricballwinder #thebluebrickyarn #sweaterknittersofinstagram #handknitsweater #akerworks #jelby #lykkeknittingneedles #tincanknitsflax #tincanknits

My second sweater is well on its way! I’m feeling a lot more confident this go around. I’m thankful for all my tools that help make projects like this go smoother and add an extra flare of fun. I’m using @akerworks yarn caddies to hold my Roly-Poly balls of yarn. While at my desk I either use two ClampyKates or an AkerKate depending on how much desk space I have. The @j.e.l.b.y sheepie stitch markers give me a little grin every time I reach one.

I am thankful to past me for all the notes and spreadsheets I made recording adjustments I made with my first Flax sweater. Based on the first one I’ve got down a sweater size and will make all the additional changes needed to ensure fitment.

Oregon Falls on Huron (MCN) by @thebluebrickish
Flax pattern by @tincanknits
@daedalusspinningwheels Roly-Poly
@akerworks Wrist Caddy
@lykkemakehappy Groove Needles
Sheepie cuteness @j.e.l.b.y

#daedalusspinningwheels #daedalusroly-poly #electricballwinder #thebluebrickyarn #sweaterknittersofinstagram #handknitsweater #akerworks #jelby #lykkeknittingneedles #tincanknitsflax #tincanknits

I’ve been prepping for my next sweater project out of this gorgeousness from @thebluebrickish. With all the yarn all balled up with the Daedalus Roly-Poly the next step was to swatch. The Flax original calls for a US 5 (24 stitches/32 rows 4”/4”) but the resulting fabric feels too loose to me. I sampled US 3 and US 4 as well. Out of the three needle sizes I like the results with the US 3 which gave me a washed gauge of 26 stitches/34 rows. I love the stitch density and feel. It’s going to be amazing.

Next step is to frog the swatch, steam the yarn, and ball it back up. Once that’s done it’s go time!

Oregon Falls on Huron (MCN) by @thebluebrickish
Flax pattern by @tincanknits
@daedalusspinningwheels Roly-Poly
@akerworks Wrist Caddy
@lykkemakehappy Groove Needles
Sheepie cuteness @j.e.l.b.y

#daedalusspinningwheels #daedalusroly-poly #electricballwinder #thebluebrickyarn #sweaterknittersofinstagram #handknitsweater #akerworks #jelby #lykkeknittingneedles #tincanknitsflax #tincanknits

I’ve been prepping for my next sweater project out of this gorgeousness from @thebluebrickish. With all the yarn all balled up with the Daedalus Roly-Poly the next step was to swatch. The Flax original calls for a US 5 (24 stitches/32 rows 4”/4”) but the resulting fabric feels too loose to me. I sampled US 3 and US 4 as well. Out of the three needle sizes I like the results with the US 3 which gave me a washed gauge of 26 stitches/34 rows. I love the stitch density and feel. It’s going to be amazing.

Next step is to frog the swatch, steam the yarn, and ball it back up. Once that’s done it’s go time!

Oregon Falls on Huron (MCN) by @thebluebrickish
Flax pattern by @tincanknits
@daedalusspinningwheels Roly-Poly
@akerworks Wrist Caddy
@lykkemakehappy Groove Needles
Sheepie cuteness @j.e.l.b.y

#daedalusspinningwheels #daedalusroly-poly #electricballwinder #thebluebrickyarn #sweaterknittersofinstagram #handknitsweater #akerworks #jelby #lykkeknittingneedles #tincanknitsflax #tincanknits

Yellow is done and now onto the next color my favorite of course, green!

Jenkins Rainbow-along with Finches
Fiber dyed by @greenwoodfiberworks

#jenkinsspindle #jenkinsspindles #crossarmspindle #jenkinswoodworking #spindlersofinstagram #spindlespinning #spinnersofinstagram #igspinnersinspiration #rainbow #greenwoodfiberworks

Yellow is done and now onto the next color my favorite of course, green!

Jenkins Rainbow-along with Finches
Fiber dyed by @greenwoodfiberworks

#jenkinsspindle #jenkinsspindles #crossarmspindle #jenkinswoodworking #spindlersofinstagram #spindlespinning #spinnersofinstagram #igspinnersinspiration #rainbow #greenwoodfiberworks

SQUEE!!! This is my very first gradient sweater from @thebluebrickish and it is GORGEOUS!!! The way Shireen sets up these gradient kits is amazing. I’m super eager to get started. I’m already looking forward to getting some more sweater gradient kits. All the pretty sweaters. 🥰

Before I get started I want to record some videos of winding the yarn on my @daedalusspinningwheels Roly-Poly.

#thebluebrick #thebluebrickyarn #indiedyedyarn #sweateryarn #sweaterknittersofinstagram #sweaterknitters #daedalusspinningwheels #electricballwinder

SQUEE!!! This is my very first gradient sweater from @thebluebrickish and it is GORGEOUS!!! The way Shireen sets up these gradient kits is amazing. I’m super eager to get started. I’m already looking forward to getting some more sweater gradient kits. All the pretty sweaters. 🥰

Before I get started I want to record some videos of winding the yarn on my @daedalusspinningwheels Roly-Poly.

#thebluebrick #thebluebrickyarn #indiedyedyarn #sweateryarn #sweaterknittersofinstagram #sweaterknitters #daedalusspinningwheels #electricballwinder

An adorable creature made a long trek from Canada today. I commissioned this Polyphemus adorableness from @the.moth.mama who I’ve been following for quite sometime in hopes to get one of her weighted moth plushies. This fella could not have arrived at a better time. Nicole, you did such a beautiful job! Each fabric choice is beautiful and soft.

So far he hasn’t told me his name yet. 🤔

#weightedplushie #polyphemusmoth #handmadeplushies #handmade #themothmoma

An adorable creature made a long trek from Canada today. I commissioned this Polyphemus adorableness from @the.moth.mama who I’ve been following for quite sometime in hopes to get one of her weighted moth plushies. This fella could not have arrived at a better time. Nicole, you did such a beautiful job! Each fabric choice is beautiful and soft.

So far he hasn’t told me his name yet. 🤔

#weightedplushie #polyphemusmoth #handmadeplushies #handmade #themothmoma

Sunflower Fields is all plied up! Thankful to tick off another project on my outstanding spinning works in progress list. Only another 15 WIPs to go.

Sunflower Fields by @fossilfibers
Spun on @akerworks Mixy Spindles
Chain Plied on @daedalusspinningwheels Sparrow

#akerworks #spindlespinnersofinstagram #spindlespinning #spinningwithspindles #fossilfibers #daedalusspinningwheels #electricspinningwheel #handspunstagram

Sunflower Fields is all plied up! Thankful to tick off another project on my outstanding spinning works in progress list. Only another 15 WIPs to go.

Sunflower Fields by @fossilfibers
Spun on @akerworks Mixy Spindles
Chain Plied on @daedalusspinningwheels Sparrow

#akerworks #spindlespinnersofinstagram #spindlespinning #spinningwithspindles #fossilfibers #daedalusspinningwheels #electricspinningwheel #handspunstagram

Sunflower Fields spun on @akerworks Mixy Spindles. I love how fast these spindles spin. When the fiber arrived I knew I had to order a few more Mixy Spindle whorls to coordinate with the spin. ☀️🌻

Next up I’m planning on transferring each spindle full onto a Sparrow bobbin so I can spin splice (adding twist to join the fluffy ends together naturally rather than spit splice) the cops together. After that it’s off to chain ply.

Spin is Sunflower Fields on BFL dyed by @fossilfibers and spun on @Akerworks Mixy Spindles.

#fossilfibersdinomitespinalong
#fossilfibers #akerworks #mixyspindles #akerworksmodularspindle #spinningwithspindles #spindlespinnersofinstagram #spindlespun

Sunflower Fields spun on @akerworks Mixy Spindles. I love how fast these spindles spin. When the fiber arrived I knew I had to order a few more Mixy Spindle whorls to coordinate with the spin. ☀️🌻

Next up I’m planning on transferring each spindle full onto a Sparrow bobbin so I can spin splice (adding twist to join the fluffy ends together naturally rather than spit splice) the cops together. After that it’s off to chain ply.

Spin is Sunflower Fields on BFL dyed by @fossilfibers and spun on @Akerworks Mixy Spindles.

#fossilfibersdinomitespinalong
#fossilfibers #akerworks #mixyspindles #akerworksmodularspindle #spinningwithspindles #spindlespinnersofinstagram #spindlespun

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