November 2019 Newsletter

Double Gratitude! For the reprieve from rain that allowed me to plant daffodil and tulip bulbs that have been resting in the refrigerator crisper drawer since September...And for the back healing that allows for shoveling and raking! Then, to work on a set of waffle weave washcloths. DH (darling husband) mentioned earlier this summer that the face cloth supply in our bathroom was running low and threadbare. Who knew he paid attention to these things? And continued with an observation as to someone he knew could probably weave some really nice replacements… well, it’s been a few months. One has to think these things through. First thought: red cottolin warp, 24 ends per inch, with a variety of colors as weft, because I love red, and it’s so fun to see the color variations in waffle. Then some math, working out the stripes, waffle units, warp with two colors in each pass, or three? This somehow evolved to organic natural colored cotton, because I have some in 8/2, and of course we want soft organic cotton on our faces. The Swedish cottolin is GOTS eco-certified, but I do love the American Maid Organic Cotton from Lunatic Fringe.  ...Making yarn selections based on USING WHAT I HAVE, letting the planning evolve... I “discovered” two 8 oz cones of 3/2 natural cream colored organic cotton on the shelf. Really. And happened to have two 1.5 oz cones of 3/2 natural colored organic cotton in dark brown and dark green. What about switching to 15 ends per inch and using the 3/2? These will be some plushy, cushy waffle washcloths. Has anybody besides me been coveting a waffle weave bath towel? Washcloths are a good start. To be done before Thanksgiving, for host/ess gifts, as well as our own use. If they turn out well, I will have to make more! 

Hoping you are enjoying your own fiber projects, and that we see each other soon, for some show and share.

Carol Berry,
2018-2019 WWG President

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