Lately I’ve been finding that sock sizing on the CSM is a little variable. When I knit socks for a friend – who has the same size feet as I do – hers are too big by about 3 rows and mine are too short by about 4 rows. At first, I thought it was because I was throwing mine in the washer and hanging to dry and she was hand washing. She’s blocking her socks. I can’t be bothered.
This could definitely be a factor but then she threw me a curve ball: she tossed the last batch in the washer and hung them to dry. Result? No shrinkage. Well. What the heck?
So then I thought Continue reading CSM Sock Yarn Study PT1 →
I mentioned in my last post that the mods to the eSpinner were the second frenetic project of the year. This is the first one. The first spin of the year was a really unusual one for me.
Back in 2016 or 2017, a friend gave me a couple of shopping bags of llama clippings. This is literally clipped from the animals with scissors. I stored them for some time while I decided what I wanted to do with it. As you do. Continue reading A first and a last at the same time →
A small update on the eSpinner and a tip for those who want a “remote” for their wheels.
When I built this wheel, I chose a 2.1mmx5.5mm plug. The input power is 12vdc and the tip of the connector is positive. This is a pretty standard setup and it allows me to use an off the shelf battery pack that’s pretty commonly used on many electric spinning wheels. Continue reading Here I go again! eSpinner remote hack and a few improvements →
My thoughts and revelations on the skills of yester-year
