This weekend Tactile will have a trunk show at K2Tog in Albany, California. There will be yarns (including new yarns and colorways!), new designs, and fun. I plan to talk about natural dyeing and do a knitting with silk hankies demo. Please come! Where: K2Tog in Albany, California When: Sunday March 11, from 1-4pm For [...]
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Maia’s Blog- Dyeing with Rhubarb Root January 11, 2012Winter Wild Crafted dyeing usually means playing with dried materials gathered in warmer months. I recently pulled out some chopped and dried rhubarb root. Rhubarb root can be dug and divided in early spring. Click here for information on dividing... […]
- Knitting With Silk Hankies August 7, 2011There seems to be a lot of interest in silk hankies lately. I have been asked many people at recent events how to knit or spin from them, so I thought a blog post might be helpful. What is a... […]
- New Yarns July 26, 2011I have a couple of new (or newish) yarns that I haven't told you about yet. Blue faced Leicester Fingering. A tightly twisted 3-ply yarn that blooms beautifully when washed and wears very well. It is ideal for socks though... […]
- Dyeing with Rhubarb Root January 11, 2012
