Want wool to spin from the lock?

These nice, clean locks are ready and begging to be spun one by one.

Want to go further down the rabbit hole and try fiber prep? Or you’ve been there and are looking for fibers to combine with others in your stash?

There will be easy-to-prep fibers like Montadale and Corriedale available, or more challenging fibers like fine Cormo or Polwarth! Both dyed and undyed (but all washed!) fibers will be on-hand.

Want to go further down the rabbit hole and try fiber prep? Or you’ve been there and are looking for fibers to combine with others in your stash?

There will be easy-to-prep fibers like Montadale and Corriedale available, or more challenging fibers like fine Cormo or Polwarth! Both dyed and undyed (but all washed!) fibers will be on-hand.

Gwen Erin Natural Fibers

So smooth and shiny! Blends great with your fibers for added strength and shine. This comes as a combed top preparation, so it is very clean, but still retains its delightful wave. These fibers have been hand-dyed in a rainbow of vibrant colors. Try spinning it fine and using it to ply with an art yarn. Available in 2 ounce braids.

Gwen Erin Natural Fibers

More than just one fiber for a fun and funky yarn. Built on a base of wool, these hand-carded batts may contain any number of fibers including mohair, silk, cashmere, alpaca, cotton, llama, or sparkle. Some fibers are dyed and others are left natural. Spin it thick or thin. Use them for core-spinning. Split it long-ways to create a sliver or roll it and pull into roving. You can’t do it wrong. One batt is $5, but mix and match five for $20. Create your own unique color combination.

Gwen Erin Natural Fibers

A clean preparation perfect for creating strong, smooth yarns. This is available in many different wool breeds including organic Polwarth, US-grown Targhee, white and fawn Shetland, and Blue-faced Leicester. Each 4-ounce braid has been hand-dyed individually.

Gwen Erin Natural Fibers

Sheared from the sheep, washed, and dyed. You can’t get much closer to the animal than these locks. Fluff them by hand for a fun textured yarn, card them into batts or rolags, or just add a few here and there as you spin. Breeds vary, but each fleece is grown by a sheep in the US, many from Ohio and Virginia.

Gwen Erin Natural Fibers

A light, textured prep that emphasizes the unique attributes of the breed. These fibers are available in limited quantities, as they come from small farms and are processed in small batches. Great for novices or those who are looking for an airy yarn.

Come spend four glorious hours spinning and chatting with other people who love fiber.

Enjoy shopping with six wonderful all spinning vendors. These vendors will also be available for chatting, since they’re in the same rooms as the spinning.

Fiddlehead Fibers
Gwen Erin Natural Fibers
HipStrings
Peppermint Knits
The Ross Farm
Roving Acres Farm

Get some informal Drop Spindle instruction (12:30, 1:30)

Win raffles of great stuff from our vendors (Raffle held at 3:00)

Details:
Saturday June 11th 12-4
At the Wilkins School Community Center
7604 Charleston Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15218

Register today!  There are a limited number of spaces. Cost is $10 in advance or at the door, but there are a limited number of spaces, so consider paying in advance to reserve your space.

You can use Paypal (to cosyknitsliterally at gmail dot com), you can pay with any card by having me bill you over paypal (send your email address to cosymakes@gmail.com).

Find more information about the space over here.

Oh my goodness folks.
Can I tell you I come away from IKS every time exhausted, but also just so happy. It’s a happy making show.

And it wouldn’t be half as happy if I didn’t have all of your to share it with. A great big thanks to vendors, volunteers, and the fiber arts organizations that made this a smashing day.