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Skein competition how-to, Part 2.5: How to make a niddy noddy

One of the most important parts of a skein competition is presentation, which largely entails winding it to a certain circumference and tying it properly. I’ll go over this in detail in my next post, but for this extra entry … Continue reading

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Skein competition how-to, Part 2: Basic requirements

The basic requirements for competition skeins vary depending on the class or category and the competition itself. Generally, there are categories based on any or all of the following characteristics: – Fiber content. Different classes usually exist for 100% wool, … Continue reading

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Skein competition how-to, Part 1: Finding competitions

First off, to any readers outside the US/Canada, this entry is very specific to those two countries. I’m not familiar with skein competitions outside North America (though I know of some in Australia), but these tips may apply to your … Continue reading

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Skein competition how-to

Formal competition has been a big theme on the blog lately, and pretty much reflects what I’ve been up to in fiber arts this year. An injury I’m still recovering from has kept me from knitting or spinning for almost … Continue reading

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Win at MDSW

One of my goals this year was to enter a few skeins in various competitions around North America. There’s not much in the way of competitions in Canada, but many in the States accept mailed-in entries. One of the largest, … Continue reading

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