One of the most common questions I encountered when I used to do shows was what can you make with hand spun art yarn. Rarely is there enough yardage in a skein to make anything more than a hat. But if there were a lot of any given hand spun art yarn, I don’t think a large project of art yarn is the best way to show show it off. I have written many an article on how to use art yarn along with complimentary and contrasting yarns to best show off your most prized skeins. And when it comes to what to make, I find the best patterns are usually the simplest to knit.
A Little Patience by Christiane @ Three Ravens Fiber Art
Last spring while in the thick of all things house sale and moving, I purchased this lovely skein of yarn from one of my favorite fellow hand spinners. I tucked it away to revisit in my new studio when we moved across state. That day was yesterday. Yesterday was the first actual day of our new routine in our new lives. I came into my studio, coffee in hand and went right for my new skein. One of my favorite things to knit using hand spun is a very very basic triangle shawl.
For this project, I am using just this one skein of yarn (so far…that could change…).. But this pattern is written to help guide you in mixing yarns for a stash buster that will open up your creative eye to color combos and textures. It is like painting with yarn. Enjoy!
Here is the Ravelry link to the free download.
What are your favorite ways to work with hand spun art yarn? Leave me a comment below.
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Fiber artist Stacey Budge-Kamison AKA UrbanGypZ lives and works in Cary NC. She can also be found knitting in public, hammering out her latest e-course at local cafés and spinning yarns in her booth at her favorite arts festivals. A designer at heart, Stacey has decided that her mission is to help fellow knitters, crocheters, weavers and felters embrace their own style and creativity by exploring fiber art as it is a part of their everyday life and helping them embrace the title of artist no matter where they are in their journey. 
I feel so honored that you chose my yarn to be a part of your first “routine” day in your new life.
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I am from Australia (Down Under) and I’ve been inspired by your utube videos for a while now, but only recently signed up to your information. I am a spinner & weaver and have become bored with traditional techniques. You are a Ray of Sunshin☺
Judy
Wonderful Judy! Right now the newsletter is on hiatus while I am studying to get my real estate license(gotta pay my bills)But hopefully will be back soon.