Cindy O’Malley

Three Ways to Dye Wool Yarn

Hand-dyeing wool yarn opens up a whole world of color, and there’s more than one way to do it. This post covers three approachable techniques. A snow-dyeing method gives a variegated, random look. Warp painting creates graduated stripes, and kettle dyeing produces smooth, even color. It also covers the basic…

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Knitting a Seamless Summer Top

A soft, semi-fine yarn blending modal with cashmere makes a wonderful base for a breezy summer top. This post swatches for the right gauge, then knits the top in one seamless piece, from hem to neckline. A cardigan and a woven wrap round out the rest of the series. The…

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Knitting with Linen Yarn: A Beach-Ready Summer Set

Linen has one of the oldest histories of any textile fiber. Lightweight, breathable, and stronger when wet than when dry, it has been used for clothing for thousands of years. Today, it’s also one of the most rewarding summer knitting fibers you can choose. This guide brings together five posts…

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