Tag Archives: alpaca

Fiber source to finished product

Posted on September 8, 2011 by

I happened to have a few pictures to illustrate the steps from beginning to end, so thought I’d share them with you. It all started with the visit to a local alpaca breeder two years ago (Sunflower Alpaca Farm, shortly … Continue reading →

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Fair project: Alpaca Fair Isle gloves

Posted on August 7, 2011 by

It’s that time again – the Kansas State Fair is nearing (all too soon for me)!  Since there is a new class this year for “Any Hand Knit Item – made with Hand Spun” I feel honor bound to enter … Continue reading →

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Cross-patch, draw the latch

Posted on June 21, 2011 by

I’ve always liked the jaunty little nursery rhyme: Cross-patch, draw the latch Sit by the fire and spin. Take a cup and drink it up, And call the neighbors in. Two or three weeks ago, I found that I was … Continue reading →

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Alpaca interlude

Posted on August 30, 2009 by

In between knitting sessions, I jumped at the opportunity to visit a local alpaca farm with friends, and was totally and completely charmed by those huge eyes and soft coats! That’s Frosty looking at the camera – she’s a rose … Continue reading →

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