[Ek_fiber] Another Intro

[Sarah Fiedler]

Welcome Mairgert :)  I know someone with a cap pattern. I'm sure she'll pop
up eventually, but I know she has very large mundane things to deal with
right now.  IIrc, it has to do with double pointed needles and lots of
increasing.
 
I also prefer knitting to crochet.  I'm currently into knitting socks so
hose can't be far behind.  I look forward to seeing you in a couple of weeks
at SRWC.
 
Pax,
Sarah

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Good morning good gentles,
56 members is a fantastic number. Kind of shows that this must be a good
idea.

As for me, here goes.  I come from a decidedly non crafty home. Just managed
to learn to sew and my grandmother did knit some (as in some of her
creations were recognizeable) but I discovered the joys of embroidery. AFAIK
my Maunche was largely recognizing that interest but lurking in the
background is MAKING fiber and using it in all sorts of ways. Knitting
escaped me as a teen so I taught myself to crochet but gave it up when I did
manage to learn to knit. I find knitting sooo much more flexible and fiber
efficient. Drop spindle spinning was a consequence of SCA demos. It's such a
good thing to be doing at them. I eventually wove a sort of short cape from
the various balls of wool spun at demos.  It's not elegant but warm. I've
branched out to owning two spinning wheels, an antique flax wheel from Maine
and a modern Ashford.  I use them in spurts as I tend to alternate consuming
projects. I have a used LeClerc floor loom that I have yet to figure out how
to use. My most productive weaving has been on a fixed heddle frame loom
that proved itself vulnerable to fire.

My current fiber project is knitting as close a reconstruction as I can get
to of the Elenora of Toledo stockings. I'm getting on well with the wool
version but am preparing for a silk pair as that was the original
construction material. There is quite a significant diffference then & now
between the two materials.  Heaven knows where I can get the silk to kint
them from but I'm sure something will turn up. Any Ideas?

I plan to be at SRWC and at Pennsic.  Will be eager to meet up with ther
rest of you.  I think the knitted cap idea sounds good as a subtle member
identifier.  Who has Patterns?

Mairgert of Carrigart
An Dubhaigeainn



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