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Clara's sense of humor came through as she led us down the path of yarn construction and what it does for the knitter.
She passed out samples of a wide variety of yarns as she reviewed singles, 2 ply, three ply, multi-ply and brushed yarns. We saw swatches (that WE did not have to knit) of the various yarns with cables and stockinette stitch.
We also saw a very sad swatch of brushed yarn that has not held up at all over the last 3 years.
In addition to Clara's talk we had a Berroco trunk show and got to try out some very interesting square knitting needles. I was especially interested in the circulars, since I knit my socks using the magic loop method, and these cables are very soft and supple.
On Sunday a book signing, more trunk shows, and sweets at Ewe Knit Kits and Yarn followed Saturday's activities. A great way to avoid yard work and housework for the weekend. After all, the work will be there after the fun is done!
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Thanks for helping find you blog! I love Orange and the Fall Festival even though I didn't go this year. I'm from Culpeper, just down the road and it has always been one of my favorite fiber fests! Have a good week, Jane P.
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