Tag Archives: Rebecca Marsh

An Explosion of Small Project Knitting

Posted on December 27, 2014 by

I, like so many knitaholics, knit year round.  When the mercury rises in the middle of the summer, I start to knit accessories (and a few sweaters that I can knit quickly) slated for autumn and winter family birthdays and as … Continue reading →

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How Is Wool Made Machine-Washable?

Posted on November 23, 2014 by

Any wool (or protein fiber) is washable by hand and, often, in gentle cycles in cool water. Machine washable wool – wool that can be made into garments that can be tossed into a washing machine with no worry of … Continue reading →

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Parallels Between Camping and Knitting

Posted on August 23, 2014 by

Returning from a trip where I introduced Thor to camping, I was struck with the similarities between introducing someone to camping and introducing someone to knitting. Ensure comfort. Knitting:  When teaching a new knitter, make sure she is physically comfortable. … Continue reading →

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3 Days of Delight: Black Sheep Gathering

Posted on July 2, 2014 by

As I try to cut down the next post in my new Fiber series to a much more readable length, I thought I would share some highlights of the Black Sheep Gathering (June 20-22, 2014).  Living once again in Eugene, … Continue reading →

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This, That & Black Sheep Gathering!

Posted on June 19, 2014 by

One of the best things about Eugene is that it hosts annual the Black Sheep Gathering (June 20-22, 2014).  I plan to attend every day (of course)!  This last week I have been counting the days until it opens – … Continue reading →

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