Podcast Episode 2 - WPI Meaning and PayItForward

Episode 2 is up.  We discuss how to measure the thickness of your handspan yarn using WPI (Wraps Per Inch) as well as the amazing, generous giveaways from the yarn and fiber community with #payitforward

As promised my WPI range. . . . I will also put this in a PDF in the upcoming week and add it to my main website along with the translations of the new US labeling system and common needle/crochet hooks and gauge for each weight of yarn:

• Bulky (less than 8)
• Aran 8-10
• Worsted 10-12
• DK 12-18
• Sport 18-24
• Fingering/Sock 24-30
• Lace 30-40 

Here is the pattern link to the hat I will be spinning for in the next coming weeks: 

Ziggy Pattern 

Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @almapark or Facebook for a chance to enter our #AlmaParkpaysitforward giveaway. 

Tour de Fleece Day 1 - July 4th

Happy Birthday America !!


I am going to chronicle my TdF journey here and do one post a day.

7:23 AM- (with coffee in hand) 

I will be doing the 2nd bobbin (6.2 oz) of this Jacob wool, bamboo, faux cashmere, Angelina combo. The first bobbin was completed prior to the tour.  I will be spinning on my Hansen mS.  I am shooting for a fingering weight (24 WPI) yarn, but Jabob normally poofs up, so it may be more towards sport once washed.  We will see.  My singles on the first bobbin approx 38 WPI right now.  This is going to be several skeins once completed, for the shop. 

Here is the Ravelry link to all the info on this yarn (still in progress).

6.2 oz in rolags waiting to be spun and 6.2 oz on the bobbin prior to the tour

11:32 AM - (with interruptions from husband, child, and animals) 

My progress this morning. . . .  2 oz spun.  I will continue more this evening after today's festivities and chores are completed.  

10:54 PM 

Did about 3 oz total and will finish this on Day 2 of TdF and maybe even ply. 

And in other news  . . . . 

I also skeined this up today and it will be in the shop sometime in the next few days.  It was spun prior to the TdF, but hey looking at colorful yarn is fun .....right?!?

This is my signature All Colors™ TnT Self-Striping.  Some bobbles, coils and beehives as well :) Mix of wools, wool locks, alpaca, silk, sparkle. 

All Colors™ TnT Self-Striping

New colorways - Spinning batt and Yarn - Caribbean Coral

A couple of fun colorways just in time for summer!! Daydream away with these colorful island fibers. Even if you can't go to the caribbean, you can have some in your life. You can go right to the product page by clicking "buy now" buttons or head on over to the The Yarn Shop at Alma Park


Caribbean Coral Textured Batt - 2 oz

Caribbean Coral Fingering Yarn in Donegal base

New Stuff and 10% off Coupon to The Yarn Shop at Alma Park

New spinning fiber in stock. I am busily adding them to the website. New silks (imported) and the complete Ashland Bay line!!

10% off through Cyber Monday at Midnight. No minimum purchase. Good on all sale items - much of the store is on sale 10% to 40% off already!

Use coupon code Cyber10_2011

The Yarn Shop at Alma Park

Avoid the lines and shop in your jammies!

Happy Shopping!

Spin One Get One™

Just formed a new Facebook Group to bring Fiber Growers and Spinners together.  The Facebook group is called "Spin a pound get a pound™" The concept is simple. . .  bring fiber growers and spinners together. The concept is simple - if you have fleece/roving/top etc that you want spun - put out a post. A spinner who is interested should post or email you. You spin a pound for the grower and you keep the other pound for yourself.  Smaller or larger quantities is allowed.  Also - if you have raw fleece that needs prep and you are a grower - you may want to offer the spinner a little more.  It is an honor system, but I think it is a great idea!!    If you are a spinner - please post in the group as well that you are available!


Click HERE to join the group!