At some point in the past, I’m not sure exactly when, I bought a Turtle Loom from The Woolery. Why? Because I must have all of the tools so that I can do all of the things, at least when it comes to fiber. It sat around for a long time in an old project bag. The project bag was an early one, an L.L. Bean tote in custom colors, back when they were doing that. I ordered several and used them for years. The loom was rediscovered after I retired when I was organizing my studio (using booth infrastructure from my days working for my sister at Bead & Button, and schlepping the infrastructure back and forth in my Element). It was given a home that made it easily accessible for use, and waited patiently for me to notice it again.
I finally got it out after I had finished the Hydrangea Neckwarmer and still had some yarn left over (Skein 7 of my handspun) and learned how to use it. It is very simple, and also lots of fun, if a little fiddly, especially towards the end. I have made two hexies from the leftovers and have more to use up.
I have no idea what these will become, but I’m sure that I will think of something. In the meantime I will continue to accumulate hexies made from my handspun.
The original skeins. This skein was made on my original niddy noddy, which makes the shorter skeins, I have since bought an adjustable one that makes the longer (2 yard) skeins. They are so much easier to work with! Especially when dyeing.
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