Patterns & Tutorials

Patterns

Rustling Leaves Beret by Alana Dakos of Never Not Knitting from her book Coastal Knits ~ A gorgeous beret with a eucalyptus leaf motif made from Tactile Wild Crafted Temecula Sock (Merino-Tencel) yarn.

Volan by Christiane Burkhard of Lismi Knits ~ A cross between a scarf, a wrap, and a shawl made with two colors of Tactile Coloma Sock (Merino-Bamboo Fingering) yarn.

Barbara G. Walker Cloche by Anne Kuo Lukito of Crafty Diversions ~ A retro styled hat named after my personal knitting hero made with Tactile Temecula Sock (Merino-Tencel Fingering) yarn.

Brandywine by Rosemary Hill ~ A lovely shawl made with Tactile Sierra Sock (Superwash Merino Fingering) yarn.

Switchback Cowl by Kira K Designs ~ A pretty, and warm cowl with nice  drape made from handspun using Tactile Tussah Silk.

Watercolor Shrug by Kira K Designs ~ A fun and quick knit perfect for a little extra warmth.  Made from worsted weight handspun using Tactile Merino-Tencel spinning fiber.

Verdigris by Rosemary Hill in Knitty Summer 2009 ~ Gorgeous fingerless mitts made from handspun yarn using Tactile Merino-Tencel spinning fiber.  (Free Pattern)

Ditty Bags by Maia Discoe (download as pdf) – small bags made from 100 yards of sock yarn. See examples at the Ditty Bags Ravelry page(Free Pattern)

Knitting Tutorials

Twisted Cording by Maia Discoe (download as pdf) – make cords from leftover bits of yarn. It is a simple, fun, and versatile method.

Picot Edge by Maia Discoe (download as pdf) – made without a provisional cast-on or sewing.

Spinning Tutorials

Wet Finishing Handspun Yarns – a great way to finish yarns spun from downy fibers (yak, camel, cashmere) and  angora.

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