Susanne's House Of Wool

Spinning Fibre Kits

2009-01-06T12:23:00.004+11:00

I have been dying up some Merino Tops for spinning.

These kits contain 100grms Hand Dyed Merino Tops & 100grms of commercially Dyed Merino Tops.

Thats 200grms all up.

I have over 80 kits made already.

Here is a sample of some.

Birthday Present

2009-01-06T12:12:00.002+11:00

Just before Christmas it was my birthday, and I received this 30year old spinning wheel that I have been looking for a long time now.

I just love it, but don;t tell my other wheels this.

Charitiy Knitting

2008-07-14T13:43:00.003+10:00

Over at Woolaholics we have been knitting for charities.

Here is what I have made so far.

There are 16 Hats, 2 mittens, 5 Boottees & 1 pair of tiny weny mittens.

I will keep knitting until the end of this month, that is when we have to have thems send of to the wonderful Jacki who is going the deliver them to the charity.

NEW RANGE of YARNS

2008-07-14T13:36:00.002+10:00

I have just stocked a NEW range of yarns here.

I have called them CONFETTI YARNS.

They are a one of a kind yarns so no two skeins are the same.

They have short burst of colour in part throughout the eash skein, which will make for some interesting knitting.

Here is a little sneak peak at them.

Stocking New Hand Dyed Yarns

2008-06-16T21:21:00.002+10:00

Over the last few days I have been dying some 10ply 100% Pure New Zealand Yarns.

Here are a few skeins that are dry enough ready for sale at my OZeBaby Store.

Please take a look.

I will be placing more yarns up for sale over the next few days.

Weather permitting.

A few WIP finished

2008-06-16T21:13:00.003+10:00

I have finished a few WIP the other day.

So I thought I would share with you some pictures of them

The first was for a friend that I had spun this wool for, then I received it back in the mail asking if I could knit this vest for her.

The second was for another friend, which she was giving to her MIL as a get well present.

Made from Bendigo Alpaca 8ply in Aran colour with a Bendigo pattern you can see the detail Here.

Off to finished up some more WIP.

21st Birthday Present

2008-05-02T13:10:00.003+10:00

We are going to our neighbours daughters 21st Birthday tomorrow night.

So I have been busy spinning and knitting these little beauties for her.

I hope she will like them.

First I started with a Neck Scarf that I made up as I went along,

Then a Head Band, Then some fingerless mittens, and

Then I had some Alpaca left over so I knitted a long scarf.

It is all made from Alpaca (Black) and some hand dyed silk.

I also have a shot of the box that I am going to be placing all this knitted items in, when I saw it I had to have it, then I just dressed it up with a bow on the front.

This young girl is a real girly girl, so I think she will like these

New Stock in Store

2008-03-20T21:57:00.002+11:00

I have just listed some new Hand Dyed yarns in my store here

Please stop by and take a look.

Also if you are after a certain colour way I am only to happy to dye up some yarn for next project.

Here is a sneak peak at the last batch of yarns.

Lovely Lace Swap

2008-03-20T21:49:00.003+11:00

Hi took part in a Lace Swap with Woolaholics.

I received my swap last week and was pleasantly surprised, with this parcel
I am thinking of using this bag to hold all my small projects in.

What kind of Yarn are you?

2008-02-22T15:36:00.003+11:00

What kind of yarn are you?

You are Merino Wool.You are very easygoing and sweet. People like to keep you close because you are so softhearted. You love to be comfortable and warm from your head to your toes.
Take this quiz!

Emma's Birthday Present

2008-02-10T08:52:00.000+11:00

I have just finished this shrug for my friends daughter who will be turning 10 next week.

It is made from a wool blend on 4.5mm needles and my own pattern.

Hope she likes it.

Also I made some fingerless mittens for her, so she can wear them when working with her horse in the winter.

Shopping Spree

2008-02-09T14:09:00.000+11:00

When to the shops today to buy my sister a birthday present.

When I found myself inside my local Spotlight store.

I went searching for a present for my sister, but I could not see anything that would suit her.

Thats when I realised I was in the knitting section. How did I get there.

This is what I came home with.

4 x 50gms of the pinks Anchor Magicline 100% Cotton Needle size 4.5mm @ $1.50 per ball

4 x 50grms of the Blues Anchor Magicline 100% Cotton Needle siz 4.5mm @ $1.50 per ball

I think I will mark these down for some dish cloths.

2 x 50grms of Hues of Opulence 100% Cotton Needle size 3.25mm. @ a $1.00 per ball

More dish cloths.

6 x 50grms of Moda Vera Supremo in Light Pink 100% Cotton Needle size 4.00mm @ $1.00 per ball

2 x 50grms of Moda Vera Supremo in Dark Pink 100% Cotton Needle size 4.00mm @ $1.00 per ball

This is to knit my new neice a top with.

2 x 100grms of Lion Brand Magic Stripes sock yarn in Blues & Whites 75% Superwash 25% Nylon Needle size 3.5mm.

1 x 100grms in the Blues, Whites & Browns. @$1.00 per ball

Now I will need to learn how to knit socks.

10 x 50grms of Moda Vera Merinos Fine 100% wool Needle size 4.00mm @ $1.00 per ball I bought all they had in this one. As it is going to be for me.

So now I am $35.00 poorer but have enought yarn to knit with.

I did get my sister a present from the Kitchen shop a platter & some candles.

Drink Bottle Covers

2008-01-08T14:41:00.000+11:00

I just made these Bottle Covers over the last two days.

As we are going camping starting tomorrow, I thought my girls needed a cover for their drink bottles so they (or me) could tell which bottle was who's.

This one is made from 8ply Australian 100% wool with a mocked cable pattern.

DPN size 4.5mm

My eldest daughter wants this one for work. I think I will have to make another one a bit longer for her drink bottle.

This one is made from 8ply New Zealand 100% wool with a different mocked cable pattern.

DPN size 5.5mm

This one is made from 10ply New Zealand 100% wool using the same pattern as above.

DPN size 5.5mm

This one is made from 12ply Australian 100% wool using a combination of the first pattern with ribs.

DPN size 5.5mm

The last two covers are for my girls and the other two I will give to the other little girls that camp with us.

Still working on the right pattern and tension as the bottles are all different sizes and shapes.

Working on one for me now. See if I can get it finished before to night?

More Dyeing

2008-01-08T14:34:00.001+11:00

Have been doing a spot more dyeing in the last few days.

These will be up for sale in February so here is a sneak peak at some sock yarns that I have dyed.

My youngest daughter also tried her hand again at some more dyeing, all she wants to do every day is dye wool.

2007-12-09T20:52:00.000+11:00

I had a dyeing workshop at my place on Saturday with about 7 ladies all trying there hand at microwave dyeing.

We all had a wonderful time and I forgot to take photos as I was so busy.

When the workshop was finished my girls came out to my studio to help tidy up the room.

When they asked if there were any leftovers, I thought they were talking about morning tea.

I was wrong they wanted to dye up some yarn, lucky for them I did have some extra skeins soaking due to a couple of ladies unable to make it.

So here it what they came up with.

Now they are asking how can they sell them to make pocket money for the holidays. I may have to make them into some soakers/shorties.

The semi solid colours I did they are 2ply lace weight yarn.

Kitchen Swap has arrived

2007-12-09T20:39:00.000+11:00

It has been a while since I have last posted.

But I have received my Kitchen Swap which I was in through Woolaholics.

A big thank you to my swapper it is wonderful now just the get my girls to use them.

I received to dishcloths one with a pot scrubber on it. And also a hand knitted hand towel which I always use in my kitchen and not to forget a box of chocolates yummie.

Kitchen Swap

2007-10-31T19:58:00.000+11:00

I was in a kitchen swap with Woolaholics.

I can post about these as I know that my swappee has received them.

This was a challenge as I had no idea where to start.

After many hours searching the net I finally decided on these.

I made a knitted tea pot cover with two mug covers as well as some coasters which were crocheted for the cups and a larger one for the tea pot and included a box of green tea.

This was a blend of knitting and crocheting. My crocheting is very limited.

Hoping my swappee likes them.

Guild Open Day

2007-10-12T12:14:00.000+10:00

I thought I would let everyone know who lives in sydney that the Hand Weaving & Spinning Guild is holding an Open Day this Saturday 13th October 2007 At 205 Burwood Road Burwood NSW

I have been asked to come along as a trader.

So the last few days there have been NO knitting done in my house only dyeing and sorting. Here are a few photos of what I have been up to.

Basket 1 full of Hand Dyed Yarns.

Another Basket full.

Stitch Marker.

Threading Hooks for Spinning Wheels.

4 Baskets of goodies tohopefully be sold at the open day.

Open Day

2007-10-10T14:49:00.000+10:00

Come and see some Yummy yarns and fibres that will be on display and for sale at the

Handweavers & Spinners Guild of NSW Inc

Guild Open Day
9:30am - 3:30pm in St Paul's church hall, 205 Burwood Rd, Burwood

I will be there with all my Hand Dyed Yarns & Merino Tops plus lots more, so if you are in the neighbourhood please drop in and see me.

Dyeing Day

2007-10-10T14:31:00.000+10:00

I have been having fun today, dyeing up a storm.

Because this Saturday our local Spinning and Weaving Guild is happening there open day.

I have been asked if I would take some of my Hand Dyed Yarns, Tops, Stitch Markers and any other goodies that might sell.

So I thought I better go a move on and start dyeing some stock it was great to be doing this in my new room some much room to move and spread myself out.

I was able to spread out 4 skeins at one time and just walk right round my work bench. I am so lovely my new room.

Here are the skeins ready to be cooked in the mircowave.

Here is a closer look at the skein.

Here is one for all those spinner out there, Merino Tops dyed in bright colours.

I will take more pictures when they are dry and rewind ready for sale.

New Yarns for Sale

2007-10-01T18:57:00.000+10:00

I have started selling here

So please stop by and see what is on offer more store opening everyday.

Dyeing Day

2007-09-30T15:50:00.000+10:00

Today was a great day for dyeing yarn.

Here is some of the yarns that I have deying and reskeined for presention for a new adventure coming your way soon.

Felting

2007-09-19T16:35:00.000+10:00

Yesterday I tried my hand at wet felting.

I have been reading some books of late and all my spinning friends have been felting for some time now.

So yesterday was my big day, armed with my fibres, hot water, soap, water an a old towel and No children I made a start.

It was fun messy but fun.

Then I left them out to dry over night and all of today while I was at work.

And I have come home to this:

You may see these colours soon on some soaker and shorties that I am working on.

Small Thing Swap Arrived

2007-09-19T16:32:00.000+10:00

Today when I got home, I had a parcel on my front door step.

It was my small thing swap with Woolaholis.

Inside I found a pair of fingerless mitts, Hot Chocolate & A tin of Chocolates, as well as my girls also received a gift, they each got a neckless and bracele made from beads, lots of beads.

They are wrapped with there gift and I am over the moon with mine.

A big thank you to my swapper.

I have a New Craft Room

2007-09-10T18:59:00.001+10:00

I have been keeping this a secert for a long time now. But the time has come to let the world know THAT I have a NEW CRAFT ROOM.

DH will be making all the doors and draw front over the next few months.

It is not completely finished as I have some painting and tiling still to do, but I have moved some of my stash in there. With still lots more to go.

Restocking

2007-09-10T18:55:00.000+10:00

I have been knitting madly.

My store at OzeBaby has some new stock in there.

I will find Soakers, Capris and Longies.

Stop by and take a look.

http://www.ozebaby.com.au/store.php?SS=56

Swaps for this month

2007-08-08T19:09:00.000+10:00

I have entered into my first very swap, in a big way with four this month.

The first one was due last Monday which was some hand dyed yarn, which I will post pics when it has arrived to its new home.

The second is for stitch markers.

The third is for a small item up to 200grms.

And the fourth is for a small things swap.

I have been surfing the net for lots of patterns and ideas for the smaller swaps, have found some but would like to have more to choose from.

I will post photos of all swaps when they all have arrived in there new homes.

I have been having lots of fun doing these, I don't know why I have not joined in early with these.

I was all s asked by a fellow knitter who does not have a ball winder if I could wind some of her yarn into balls for her and also dye some of the yarn as well.

I said that would be fine until I sort the amount of yarn she liked to have balled up.

I will take pics when I have finished.

I have also been busy knitting for charities, There is a very kind lady at my local knitting group which is very happy to take this items and send them to the needy.

This was last months effort.

This month I have been knitting for the local hospital.

Holiday Knitting

2007-07-13T10:26:00.000+10:00

I have been busy with knitting and dying these holidays.

So with them coming to an end I will be back at work come Tuesday I thought that I should share some pitcures with you all.

The first one is hand dyed merino tops in colours of pinks and browns plied with a coridale tops in pink.

The second ball is hand dyed merino tops in colours of blues and greens plied with a coridale tops in green.

The third ball is hand dyed merino tops in colours of reds and blues plied with a coridale tops in red.

These will be for sock yarns as they will wear better than just merino yarn.

Also I made some fingerless mittens using some of my leftover yarn that was on my bobbins, which I plied with some Alpaca that I had been spinning.

Then I thought I would try to spin some chunky yarn, which I have not done since learning to spin.

It turned out bettern than I had thought so then I made a scarf from it.

More Yarn For Sale

2007-07-05T12:27:00.000+10:00

For the last two days I have been untangling yarn, which I hae recieved in a Very large box the other day.

They are the ends of skeins from a mill.

So here it is all tidy and ready to go to a good home or two.

For Sale at http://www.ozebaby.com.au/store.php?SS=56

So please take a look and grab yourself a bargin.

There is still more to do but I think I should get back to doing some more knitting on this very windy day.

Spinning

2007-06-20T18:35:00.000+10:00

I have been doing a bit a spinning to last few days.

Thought I would give the needles a bit of a rest.

Here is some Aplaca that I have been spinning in the cream, I have finished this bag. There is about 600grms of this fleece. Not sure what I am going to knit with this yet.

Then I started on some very nice rich brown in colour Alpaca fleece. In this one there will be 400grms. again not sure what to make.

This will be the next project very nice colours I think I will add a little white fleece to these colours. Again don't know what to knit will end up with about 150grm.

I just liked the colours and had to have them.

I will post photos of this one when I am finished.

Graph Bars on Side

2007-06-14T19:34:00.000+10:00

Yeh I have done it with a little help from a wonderful person. Here is her site.

http://craftconfessions.blogspot.com/

Now you will be able to keep track of all of my projects.

Just started another longies with a matching hat, so keep an eye out for this. Will post pics when I have finished them.

I my also planning a summer range of clothing, it's only on paper at the moment.

Longies & Jacket Set

2007-06-11T20:12:00.000+10:00

Today I finished this longies & jacket set for a little girl.

It has a flower with leaves and a vine that travels down around to the back.

I also today made some more stitch markers using glass beads that I pick up from my local Bead Store.

I have these for sale here in my store.

New Start at blogging

2007-06-09T16:47:00.000+10:00

Well I thought I would start a blog site seening that this is the way everyone is going this days.

I do a lot of knitting and dying of my own yarns. So I thought that I would share them with other interested knitters.

I just finished my first pair of longies. I called them Anitque Rose.

I think I am hooked on longies at the moment I have started another pair today these will be called Jungle Green. Will post pics when I have finished.