SpinCraft Knitting Patterns

Double Knitting Doll Pattern

Skill Level: Intermediate. Double knitting is a little tricky until you see what's happening. Then it is suddenly very easy.
Yarn Suggestion: Best with a fine to medium weight yarn. Just need bits of leftover yarn for each bear.
 

 Doll Sewing Pattern

Doll Sewing Pattern

Skill Level: Intermediate.
Material Suggestion: Same as for jointed teddy.

Crochet Doll Pattern

Skill Level: Easy.
Yarn Suggestion: Good with any fine to medium weight yarn. Under an ounce for each sheep. Plus some black jelly beans.

See a Poopy Sheep made by Rita Levine

Cut and Sew Doll Pattern

Skill Level: Easy.
Material Suggestion: I use handspun, woven and felted material. But would be good with anything fuzzy from your scrap pile.
 

He has no eyes - but he sure is cute! 12" bear can be increased to any size. A cut and sew pattern that can be made from handspun material or store-bought.

As with all SpinCraft Knitting Patterns this item can be made with a variety of materials. You are the designer!

Learn to spin FAST on a top whorl drop spindle. Instructions are clearly written with lots of illustrations including how to make your own spindles. Contains trouble-shooting tips.

A spindle may be purchased separately from SpinCraft.

Learn how to spin cotton or exotic fine fibers with this traditional native spindle from the Akha people of Thailand. Instructions are given to make your own spindle, supported methods of spinning the spindle in the palm of the hand, and for whizzing it with high speeds off the thigh and foot. The best thing I've discovered since Ice Cream!! This spindle is addicting and wonderful to use. You'll love it forever.

Spindle is purchased separately.

Learn how to spin cashmere on the exotic Russian lap spindle. This spindle is spun off the very tip, and is controlled by a bowl or scrap of pottery in the lap. Make your own exotic cashmere shawl with your yarn.

Spindle is purchased separately.

The keyword for the Balkan spindle is: Balance! This spindle is great for socks and other items needing a firm and even yarn.

Spindle is purchased separately.
 

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