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You don’t have to have sheep to need Wool Carders! When you purchase a set of Kromski Hand Carders, you open up a whole new world of fiber preparation. Blending fiber is a great way to add more variety to your spinning stash. When you blend you can add strength to your yarn with the addition of nylon or bamboo. Angora …
Nothing says “I love you” like a rose. With Mother’s Day fast approaching, these knit roses are the perfect thing to show how much you care. Our sample uses Kromski Polish Merino, in Medium Red, Bright Pink and Lime Green, spun on a beautiful Polonaise Spinning Wheel. You will need double pointed knitting needles for this project. Choose a size …
It’s March! Time for something green – after all, it’s almost St Patrick’s Day. How about some Tail-Spun Art Yarn – dyed green of course. As luck would have it, there’s no shortage of Mohair locks at my house. They are perfect for this project. These locks came strait off the goat and into the dye …
If you are looking for a solution to be able to spin and ply thicker yarns on your Fantasia or for a larger bobbin capacity, the Fantasia Jumbo Flyer Kit is the answer for you! This kit comes with a Jumbo Flyer & Jumbo Bobbin. The Jumbo Whorl that is included in this kit allows 4 and 6 :1 ratios. …
Merry Christmas from Kromski North America! Nothing warms the heart like a home made Christmas gift. Our gift to you this holiday season is a pattern to make a gift that will warm hearts and heads alike. This winter hat will knit up so quickly, you’ll probably want to make several. Our project starts with Kromski Polish Merino Top, in …
Have you ever wanted to try spinning cotton? While it is possible to spin with cotton roving, I sometimes prefer to use Punis. Today I’m going to create my own punis. I have some plain white cotton. It’s been ginned, but the fibers need to be aligned better before spinning. I also want to add a bit of color to my …
