by Christine Pietraszek | Mar 4, 2021 | Alpaca Fashion
A delightful beanie compliments of Willow The fibre – was handspun from Willow my pure bred Bay Black (Coal) Corriedale. The picture of Willow is from 2018 “shearing of willow the corriedale sheep giving her fleece”. She was one of my foundation flock and...
by LizMaclean | Jun 3, 2017 | Alpaca Fashion, Modern Crochet
Advanced Crochet The Vine Bolero in the making The nature of vines influenced in the design and pattern. Also using suri alpaca yarn in the vine and the fine Huacaya yarn as the filler background. The eye tries to following the pattern line but as with vines gets lost...
by Christine Pietraszek | Jun 1, 2017 | Modern Crochet
MODERN CROCHET What is Modern Crochet? The Evolution of Modern Crochet is the making of fabric by manipulating yarn similar to knitting except it is worked with a hook. The word “crochet” is a derivative of French and German meaning “hook” or...
by Christine Pietraszek | Jun 27, 2016 | Alpaca Autumn Fashion Show, Alpaca Fashion
“The Vine” Bolero This jacket is an eye catcher that leads the viewer on a journey like a good painting another label that is popular at the moment is wearable art and this fits well with what I do. The Vine Bolero can be worn over a top, evening camisole,...
by Christine Pietraszek | Jun 26, 2016 | Fleece and Fibre
Meet some of the new members of Christan Farm furry family. We are just so beautiful and cute. Just think what you could make with our fleece in the future. CHRISTAN Farm Lambs New CHRISTAN Farm Lamb Getting a touch of Morning Sunshine Mothers and...
by Christine Pietraszek | Jun 26, 2016 | Alpaca Fashion, Fleece and Fibre
Spinning your own Yarn is one of the most magical journeys you can make. Imagine spinning the finest thread measuring over a kilometer in a 100 gram ball, usually taking a week or more complete. Spinning your own Yarn with chunky yarns gives a wonderful texture and...
by Christine Pietraszek | May 11, 2016 | Alpaca & Sheep Bling
A Gorgeous way to wear Alpaca Fibre Alpaca Bling Brooch Ideal Uses: Decorative Brooch Hat Embellishment Scarf Pin Scarf Embellishment Garment Embellishment Handbag Embellishment Hair Accessory Attach to a Necklace Hold Cowl in folded position Dragonfly Flower...
by Christine Pietraszek | Mar 13, 2016 | Fleece and Fibre
Naturally coloured animal fleece should be subjected to as much if not more selection scrutiny as with any white fleece. When buying naturally coloured animal fleece. It is important to keep in mind, naturally coloured fleece can have all the same faults as the...
by Christine Pietraszek | Mar 13, 2016 | Fleece and Fibre
The Difference in Animal Fibre size Fibre size today is indicated by the micron measurement (one millionth of a metre). This measurement replaces the old count method. If you buy wool already measured remember the two systems work in opposite ways, the higher the...
by Christine Pietraszek | Mar 9, 2016 | Alpaca Fashion
Carding is another step towards consistency in your yarn Like everything there are many ways to do something and I have felt there are no wrong ways, only the way that works for you. But to find this you need to learn at least the basic principles such as; how much...
