The 1764 News

  • The Empowerment of Knitting

    I found this short documentary on YouTube this weekend and wanted to share it with you. Yes to the empowerment of knitting! Until next time… Continue reading

  • Yak Attack!

    Today, I finished plying the Qiviut fiber I spun on Saturday. With that drying and my Polonaise wheel set up for lace or fingering weight spinning, I grabbed the yak I found in my stash. I have to say, I… Continue reading

  • Homespun

    Grab a cup of tea, your spinning wheel, and fiber, then take 15 minutes to enjoy this short film from the US National Archives now available on YouTube. Full credits and information available. Enjoy! Credit Information from YouTube: Published on… Continue reading

  • Spinner’s Gold – Qiviut

    For New Year’s Eve, I dove into my collection of fibers and pulled out 1 oz. of spinner’s gold – qiviut. I bought it back in August 2015 when I visited my friend Larraine in Alaska. I’ve been holding onto… Continue reading