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For centuries, the luxurious fibres from camelids have been treasured for their remarkable softness, insulating properties and distinctive sheen. Camelid fibres include alpaca, llama, vicuña, guanaco and camels, including Bactrian and Dromedary. Consider this Craft Guide an introduction to spinning these unique fibres. Unlike traditional wool, these fibres are naturally lightweight, hypoallergenic, and remarkably warm, making them a favourite among those seeking both comfort and elegance in their textiles. Each type of camelid fibre offers its own set of characteristics: alpaca’s silky softness, llama’s durability, and vicuña’s unparalleled rarity and fineness. By understanding their unique properties, such as the lack of lanolin in all camelid fibre, and approaching the spinning wheel with confidence, you’ll find working with camelid fibres not just a craft – it’s an immersive experience that bridges ancient traditions with contemporary handspinning.   Being with llamas and alpa...

Way to go, you finished your project! Now, the only thing left to do is to weave in your ends. For some, this is the most daunting part of the making process, especially if you’ve been using up scraps or making a project with a lot of colour changes. All those ends! There are many ways to handle your ends, and while this article focuses on using a darning needle, I will also show you my favourite way to manage it while you’re working so that it’s not a huge task at the end of your project. Only a darning needle and scissors are required for weaving in ends. There are a lot of similarities between weaving in your ends when you’re knitting and when you’re crocheting. Weaving in our ends serves two purposes: the first is to hide the end, and the second is to secure the end so that the project doesn’t unravel.   Print Different Ways to Weave in Your Ends in Crochet With a Darning Needle Produces 0 Instructions H...