May 6, 2013

This Irish wool is a nicely blended, muted green consisting of olive drabs and aqua.

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March 3, 2013

Mossy brownish green 100% silk.

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February 16, 2013

Clean & Dry (finally). Cotton 95%, Wool 3%, Alpaca 2%.

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February 12, 2013

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September 5, 2012

A complex neutral. Gray/Brown 100% cotton 11 strand worsted, recycled from a BR men’s sweater.

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April 27, 2012
I recycle sweaters into yarn. I sometimes refer to this process as “sweater-killing.” This 100% cashmere tweed was a gift from my friend Maureen. 

I recycle sweaters into yarn. I sometimes refer to this process as “sweater-killing.” This 100% cashmere tweed was a gift from my friend Maureen. 

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