Bobbie Olan Casiano
#044 - A bit of all the crafts
My progress on a couple of knitting projects (a sweater and a beanie), my finished Tour de Fleece spin, and a couple of sewing projects.
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Bobbie Olan Casiano
Aug 211 min read
Dealgan & Distaff - The last of the Tour de Fleece Femme '24
Handspinning of the third and final single, plus plying my first ever fractal spin. Spun on a dealgan spindle with fibre from Ixchel Bunny.
Bobbie Olan Casiano
Jul 271 min read
Dealgan & Distaff - Days 12 to 13 of Tour de Fleece '24
I didn't finish spinning my second ply before Tour de Fleece 2024 was over, but I'm still happy with what I have accomplished and learned.
Bobbie Olan Casiano
Jul 261 min read
#042 - Sheep Show 2024
Progress on the Dione sweater, Tour de Fleece spinning, and my experiences and acquisitions from the Australian Sheep and Wool Show 2024.
Bobbie Olan Casiano
Jul 141 min read
Dealgan & Distaff - Day 8 of Tour de Fleece '24
Tour de Fleece 2024 - Decided to try a "floor" distaff, aka a short broom, to see if I like it better than the belt/niddy noddy version.
Bobbie Olan Casiano
Jul 131 min read
Dealgan & Distaff - Days 4-7 of Tour de Fleece '24
Days 4 to 7 of Tour de Fleece see me get more comfortable with the dealgan and distaff. I also finish the first ply of this fractal spin!
Bobbie Olan Casiano
Jul 81 min read
Dealgan & Distaff - Day 3 of Tour de Fleece '24
Tour de Fleece 2024 continues. On this third day of spinning, I discovered an easier way to handle the (niddy noddy) distaff.
Bobbie Olan Casiano
Jul 71 min read
Dealgan & Distaff - Day 2 of Tour de Fleece '24
Day 2 of spinning for Tour de Fleece 2024. Learning to spin with a dealgan spindle, a distaff, and as a semi-woollen fractal.
Bobbie Olan Casiano
Jul 41 min read
Dealgan & Distaff - Day 1 of Tour de Fleece '24
Day 1 of Tour de Fleece 2024. Learning to spin with a dealgan spindle and a distaff.
Bobbie Olan Casiano
Jun 181 min read
#040 - Japan and back again
All of the crafty purchases I made in Japan and since returning home. There are also a couple of ongoing Handy Dandy knits.
Bobbie Olan Casiano
May 131 min read
#039 - The woes of not swatching
In this episode I share two Eyes & Ears, five Handy Dandy knitting projects, one finished spin in Multicrafty, and a Heart Full of Craft.
Bobbie Olan Casiano
Feb 281 min read
#036 - Bear blanket and spinning
In this episode: Handy Dandy Feminine raggsokker by Ingrid Nødtvedt Bear Illusion Blanket by Steve Plummer Craft for Thought Should I...
Bobbie Olan Casiano
Sep 14, 202251 min read
#026 - Love letter to knitting
The adventures of knitting my Flared Sourcebook Pullover for the Yarniacs' Colours of Fall knitalong continue. I also get defensive about...
Bobbie Olan Casiano
Aug 20, 202229 min read
Intro to Bela (my EEW 6) + wheel games (getting to know my e-spinner)
I share a bit of my spinning history and assemble my EEW6. We play some wheel games to get to know one another, then I try spinning fibre.
Bobbie Olan Casiano
Aug 17, 202241 min read
#024 - Lempster and knitting needles
This episode features a deep dive into the Lempster sweater by Norah Gaughan, as well as my (extensive) thoughts on choosing the right...
Bobbie Olan Casiano
Aug 3, 202228 min read
#023 - MiniMint and recommendations
This episode is a deep dive into my test knit for the (yet to be released) MiniMint pattern by Natalie Sheldon.
Bobbie Olan Casiano
Jul 6, 202232 min read
#021 - One sweater down, two more started
The Redford sweater is off the needles! Two new projects have now been cast on. Plus we have a look into my craft room, share a couple of...
Bobbie Olan Casiano
Jun 8, 202233 min read
#019 - 'S' is for So many things
It's S Club Crafting! This episode features a couple of knitting projects (a sweater and my first shawl), some shopping, and a snippet of...
Bobbie Olan Casiano
May 25, 202226 min read
#018 - One new WIP and many FO's
It's all about the finished objects! They include one knit, a few yarns, and a couple of weaves. To balance out the knitting against the...
Bobbie Olan Casiano
May 11, 202231 min read
#017 - Knitting, tinking, spinning
There's not much to see here in the way of visible progress. But there is new yarn, a must-knit future knit, a new cast on, and a whole...
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