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These colourwork mittens have held up amazingly well, due to having used ryeland wool. I'm going to make another pair soon, but with Shetland: #knitting #colorwork #handspun youtube.com/shorts/omL82...

Lonk. Worsted/Woollen. What is it good for? Well, you'll need to wait for the official Fiber Talk episode on YouTube for the comprehensive overview, but until then, you can get some initial insights with this Patreon post: #yarn #handspun #britishwool www.patreon.com/posts/compar...

New short about my Spindling for Weaving project! Check out these huge chalk whorls: @lpfgsocmedia.bsky.social youtube.com/shorts/dxEQk...

Shetland wool is way more complicated than I thought when I first spun it. I'm glad I held off making a Fiber Talk episode about it. The episode is coming, but here's why it took so long: #handspun #knitting #weaving #britishwool #shetland youtube.com/shorts/nqqFx...

How do you analyse handspun samples? I'm wearing my scientific hat today as I go through my samples and record their grist and twist angle. The results are to be expected, but some bits were a bit of a surprise! #experimentalarchaeology #archaeology youtube.com/shorts/N0QXk...

Knitting kits with stich markers? #knitting #yarn www.instagram.com/reel/DQlaren...

Come join me in my live premiere, starting in 5 minutes! #yarn #knitters #weavers #spinners #crafters youtu.be/aam1VzXxmC4?...

I'm doing some analysis from my handspun yarns for the Spindling for Weaving project: www.instagram.com/reel/DQjpAbF... #handspun #yarn #crafters #archaeology

New Daily Vlog incoming! Be sure to check out my channel for all new woolly content. :) www.youtube.com/@ExpertlyDyed #yarn #knitting www.instagram.com/p/DQg0uq2jEF...

Rolag longdraw spinning today! www.instagram.com/reel/DQehPr-...

Do you smoosh your face into freshly hanked yarn? It's okay if you do, I do. I'll also wind it into a hank, wiggle it at my partner and demand he smoosh it too. I love that he humours me. After the squish, he says something like "oh, that's really soft!" Who's the enabler here, amirite? 🧐😅🤣🤣

Endless Dream. 2025. Acid dyes on Merino wool. Handdyed products are literally works of art. If I kept this recipe, which I haven't, it would be difficult to replicate this colourway precisely.

Silk and wool go together like butter on toast. #handspun #knitters #filters #crafters www.instagram.com/reel/DPsuKbP...

On a cool autumnal morning, all you want is beautiful accessories. This is the latest batch of yarns I've been remaking for the @cotswoldwoolweekend this weekend being held at the @cornhallmarketscirencester 😁

There's no room for far right extremism in the US and UK. Their "policies" are short sighted and destructive, only insulating the mega wealthy. There is insufficient space to convey my rage at Reform polling. Do your homework, ask questions.

I'm getting ready for the Cotswold Wool Weekend on October 4 & 5 in Cirencester! You can squish this #handspun in person, or buy it online at www.expertlydyed.com (it'll be listed this weekend) ☺️ Thanks for the name suggestions everyone! #knitting #weaving

Saturday spins are so relaxing. I give myself a luxurious 2 hour start to the day, complete with 2 cups of coffee. My conundrum? WHAT DO I NAME THIS YARN?!😂😅 "Sea Breeze"? "Fairy Light"? Ideas appreciated 😊😬 #handspun #knitting

I’m biased, because it’s Norfolk, but this pingo resurrection project is glorious, joyous & hopeful. Worth a read

I am preparing for some upcoming wool shows and realised I'm running low on handspun yarn! I love being a yarn designer 😊 #knitting #knitters

Live premiere of the next video is upon us! Should you save wool with lots of vegetable matter? Tough question, not as simple to answer as you think: youtu.be/FMCWJfaeTwQ?...

Now that I have your attention, there's a premiere for a new video set to air on my YouTube channel at 8p (UK) on Monday night. I mentioned cutting out vegetable matter from a fleece I bought back in April this year, but now I've sorted and washed that wool (and got around to editing the video) 😊

It has been a pleasure to spin life into yarn with Iron Age spindle whorls. I'm pootling along with my experiments for the Spindling for Weaving project, and now working with North Ronaldsay wool. I have published updates on my Patreon and on my blog (www.expertlydyed.com).

Yes, this is highly controversial. AI tutors won't work for much of what I do in the humanities and social sciences, including Anthropology, archaeology, and museum studies. What's your impression? Alpha School: Using AI To Unleash Students And Transform Teaching share.google/YZpB02diS10c...

Open air museums impress you with their scale, atmosphere, and sussurations of the past. This is an Iron Age roundhouse reconstruction, Bryn Eryr, originally located in Anglesey, and now seen at #stfagansnationalhistorymuseum 😯

Publication alert! Open access 📢 "This volume documents feminist, intersectional activism in archaeology since 2010, highlighting online and transient spaces. It captures insights from 43 archaeologists, documenting positive changes and providing a resource..." www.archaeopress.com/Archaeopress...

It is worth doing, take the time and share.. it does not matter if you have good or bad experiences, ALL experiences matter. It would be great to hear from you or your colleagues. archaeologysurvey.questionpro.com/t/AcV92Z6okH

NEWS: Trump says the Smithsonian is “WOKE” and “OUT OF CONTROL” because they talk about “how bad slavery was,” and says he has instructed his attorneys to stop this at museums in D.C.

With local public media stations on the brink of collapse followingTrump’s successful push to strip federal funding, the Public Media Bridge Fund hopes to raise $100 million over the next two years to keep local newsrooms alive.

Majestic, isn't it? I know that the top of the minstrel is the tension adjustment, but I like to think of it as a gorgeous woman on the runway. I will finish a skein and pop it on there and admire it for a day or so. Does anyone else do this? I wanna know. Tell me you're quirky too. 😂😉#handspun

Frumpy batts can make gorgeous yarns, so be careful how you judge! This batt was made from various British rare wools and laid down in discrete sheets onto the drum carder. After being pulled into drafted strips, those coloured layers make a subtle barber pole. #yarn #handspun

I communed with ancient Britain and found Mother Gaia. #Avebury

Which picture do you think shows the THINNEST yarn? Picture 1, 2, or 3? There's a consensus that heavy whorls make thick yarn only. As a craftsperson, I'm very skeptical. My spinning project Spindling for Weaving aims to resolve that question and foreground the skill and expertise of the spinner.

I've completed my first round of experiments! For those who attended the #festivalofarchaeology at the @coriniummuseum you got a cheeky sneak peek at my results so far. I'll be making a poll soon on Instagram and YouTube, so everyone will have a chance to participate in my research.

Realising I'm autistic is the start of my journey. Understanding its impact on me and my life is the main part of that walk. It's tougher now that I'm older, and dealing with illness and burnout isn't as easy as it used to be. youtu.be/hbZHCagfaD0?...

I'm going to be at the Corinium Museum today! I'll be talking about my experiment, Spindling for Weaving: coriniummuseum.org/event/spindl... Come by and check it out! I'll be making updates to social media soon. :) #chalkwhorlspindling

Whoever said you need to use undyed wool for testing replica spindle whorls? Also, air dry clay is great to use if you're inspired by my project. It's a good balance between price and results! Now, to do some spinning 🥴 #chalkwhorlspindling #textilestudies

This looks like an amazing new board game! Calling all archaeologists! www.kickstarter.com/projects/cul...

Devastating news about the Flag Fen roundhouse: flagfen.org.uk/news/iron-ag...

I'm absolutely chuffed to be sharing my first public progress update of my spindling experiment! Check out my blog on expertlydyed.com 😊😊 Thanks EXARC! Use the tag #chalkwhorlspindling to help me track discussions about this project! www.instagram.com/p/DMCeiCIswv...

Today they have crossed a deep red line. We, the people, must hold the president and his appointees accountable for this outrageous abuse against American liberty.

If you aren't furious, you need to be

Jenny's found a sherd of Iron Age pottery, reworked and repurposed as a spindlewhorl (a disc fitted to the end of a spindle to help maintain the spin whilst twiting fibre into thread) A gorgeous small find which really connects you to the prehistoric past 😍 #Durotriges25

The Later Prehistoric Finds Group (LPFG) have made the leap over to Bluesky! Follow us if you are interested in Later Prehistoric Finds! You can find our website here: laterprehistoricfinds.com #Archaeology #LaterPrehistory @prehistoricsociety.bsky.social

And here we go.......!!!!

I wake up with enough time to have breakfast, coffee, and crafting time. It's a slow project, but it's what I need to not whip myself into a frenzy. I need me time too. #knitting www.instagram.com/p/DKd7EOPMjx...

I have new stitch markers in my shop (www.expertlydyed.com)! These are handmade by me and unique, and every purchase supports a critical link in the chain of textile production. Also, this is my favourite colour combo. 😁 #knitting

From a couple of years ago - my round up of all the sheet gold torus (doughnut shaped terminal) torcs found in Britain so far... #Archaeology bigbookoftorcs.com/2023/12/28/t...

Republicans can't rewrite the reality that a disparity exists between medical access and knowledge and ethnic and social background. Anthropology is an excellent pre-med degree for a reason. This is little spoken about, but it needs to be said. Disgusting. murphy.house.gov/media/press-...

So, yeah, the sett of my linen towel project is less than ideal, but that's fine because I learned something! I didn't get weighed down by my obsessive planning need, yet I still learned the lesson. I feel more creative now. ☺️ #weaving www.instagram.com/p/DKPJX6ksOA...