Headband

Submitted by: Tracey Schwalbe

Project Description: I was re-learning how to knit and used some wool yarn I had bought at the Sheep & Wool Festival many years ago. After some practice, I found a simple repeating pattern that worked. It's very much a beginner's try, but I love it and it's very warm!!

Personal Statement: I have tried to learn to knit several times. I have made a few things, but I was never a great knitter. I am trying to re-learn again because I raise Gotland sheep and have lots of wool and yarn. 🙂 I am still very much a beginning knitter.

Wrist Warmers

Submitted by: Tracey Schwalbe

Project Description: They are made from the wool from my Gotland sheep (80% Gotland, 20% merino) and knitted by my sister.

Wrist Warmers

Submitted by: LindaDee Derrickson

Project Description: Wrist warmers using natural undyed fibers (wool and angora) from recycled yarn, purchased locally at St. Vinnies during one of their big yarn sales--tables and tables of yarn in bag lots. It was time consuming to pick through all the "plastic fibers" to find 100% undyed wool, and natural blends and I confess to sneaking my fingers through the staples and into bags to "feel", rejecting most, but finding a few treasures. For the wrist warmers, I used #2 double point needles with multiple color changes and combinations to add interest to the simple stockinette pattern.

Personal Statement: I'm a consumate fiber geek, tending a wool flock of Jacob, Tunis, Gotland, & CVM sheep. Spinning their wool is my joy while knitting is a chore. So why not make something from my own homespun? Because as president of Heartland Threads Fibershed, I wanted to point out the use of ready made yarn from local resale shops. This doesn't replace buying new fibers, roving or yarn from shops, mills & farmers (like me). All are good choices.