After spending most of last month working on a top secret test knitting project, it feels like forever since I've gotten to share a finished knit on here. I have an uncomfortable (for me) amount of WIPs currently on the needles at the moment, and my hope is to spend November fixing that problem so that I can start some new & exciting projects over the holiday break next month.
Back in September, I was sent some yarn for review from the generous folks at Kraemer Yarns, who have provided yarn and fiber for several reviews over the past few years, such as July's needle felted ornament tutorial, the Knit for Baby sweater kit review from this past Spring, and a solar yarn dyeing tutorial from 2016.
Each time, I've been impressed with the products they send me, which are all beautifully made at their mill in Nazareth, Pennsylvania using domestically-sourced fibers. After working with the Mauch Roving for the needle felting tutorial (and also carding the leftover fiber into batts and spinning with them!), I was excited to try the yarny counterpart to the Mauch line, and the idea of an instant-gratification project was pretty irresistible.
Revelations of a Delusional Knitter
Review – Kraemer Yarns
Perfection Super Bulky by Kraemer Yarns
I was sent a kit of Kraemer Yarns Perfection Super Bulky to review.
Perfection Super Bulky is a super bulky (Yarn Weight #6) blend of domestic merino and acrylic. Is a soft, easy care wool blend that won’t break the bank.
Facts, not fluff, about Roving
Our Mauch Chunky Roving is one of our most versatile offerings - it can be used for handspinning, wet felted or needle felted to create shapes and solid fabrics, added to a weaving project as an accent, and it also is the prepared fiber that we spin into Mauch Chunky yarn. This 100% US wool fiber does it all! Today, we round up several project ideas and tutorials for Mauch Chunky Roving to inspire you to take a stab at a new project!
Wet Felting with Mauch Chunky Roving
Wet felting involves hot water and agitation to force the fibers together to make a solid fabric. Erica used bits of Mauch Chunky Roving to wet felt a beautiful Felted Wool Ball Jewelry set. You could also use this technique to create garland strands! Our roving sets contain eight colors per set, perfect for items like this.
Laura shared this in our Facebook Group and we had to share! She made this rug as a wedding gift with Mauch Chunky Roving in Blueberry Ice and Blue Lagoon. Each of the 93 “beach rocks” are wet felted, sewn together, and attached to a sturdy webbed backing to create a rug that measures approximately 23" x 28".
Needle-Felting with Mauch Chunky Roving
Needle felting involves stabbing the fibers repeatedly to tangle the fibers together with a barbed needle. Stefanie used Mauch Chunky Roving with cookie cutters to make several needle felted ornaments. What a great idea and a quick weekend project! Her blog post includes a straightforward tutorial with lots of handy tips. Click here to read her DIY Needle Felted Ornaments post.
Create a Dreamcatcher
Here at Kraemer Yarns, Sharon took roving from the Irish Pub sampler to wrap around a plain embroidery hoop. Next, she took thread to string back and forth inside the hoop. Sharon free-handed her needle felted feathers, but you could use a cookie cutter shape to guide you. Voila! It’s a quick and easy craft that results in a great wall hanging for your home.
Share your fabulous felting projects, tips, and tricks with us and inspire others! Connect with us on Facebook or Instagram so we can share in your project success!
Felted Hedgehog
Needle Felted Hedgehog Tutorial
It’s been awhile since I needle felted and I’ve been itching for a project. I decided on making a little friend for the sweet needle felted woodland owl that perches on my desk. If you’ve never needle felted before, no worries … my aim for this Needle Felted Hedgehog Tutorial was to have lots of step-by-step photos so you can jump right in and try it out. But if you feel more comfortable with a little needle felting introduction, you can refer to my post Needle Felting 101.
felted ornament tutorial
A few years ago, I spotted some cute needle felted ornaments on Pinterest that were made using cookie cutters to create the shapes. How clever is that?! Ever since, I have been thinking about giving it a try myself, and finally decided to take a stab at it for my Christmas in July theme. Pun very much intended - please feel free to roll your eyes accordingly!
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Mauch Chunky Roving @tourdefleece2018
tourdefleece2018 Day 11: I just pulled a few colors out of the Mauch Chunky Roving sample box from @kraemeryarns.
And now I’m smitten with these colors together. I’m thinking a cowl with a neutral color? #spin365 #spinittowinit #woolywonkatdf18 #thecornerofknitandtea #kraemeryarns
On the Corner of Knit & Tea
Laura has been spinning from her sampler box to create mini skeins and will be knitting a colorwork project with them soon!
Felted Wool Ball Jewelry by 5 Little Monsters
Do you have any crafts you want to try but haven't yet? One of those things for me was wool felting. I think the little felted wool balls can be so cute for different projects but I have never tried making them. So, when I got the chance to review a sample box of wool roving from Kraemer Yarns I was really excited to try it out. Read More
Naturally Nazareth yarn review & giveaway
This week on Jessie At Home we are featuring Naturally Nazareth yarn from Kraemer Yarns. It is a worsted weight, three-ply, 100% U.S. Merino Wool blend yarn that is made in the USA. Today is a review and giveaway, then Thursday we will have a free crochet pattern, and Friday there will be a video to go with the pattern. Read more
Free Pattern
Centerpiece tutorial
Giveaway: Kraemer Yarns
My wrap is done, and it’s gorgeous! I love it! If you love it too, read on, because I have a giveaway for the yarn and pattern!
A couple of months ago, I was contacted by Stitchcraft Marketing about a review opportunity. Of course I jumped on the chance, and agreed to review Kraemer Yarn’s Perfection DK. Read more...