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Terry Matz
Terry Matz
@terrymatz@wandering.shop  ·  activity timestamp 2 weeks ago

Happy Distaff Day, traditionally January 7, the day after Epiphany, when women returned to spinning after the Christmas holiday.
For spinners, then and now, the distaff holds the wool they are using to spin yarn on their spindles.
Here are some free knitting patterns for knit distaffs from my craft tool post
https://intheloopknitting.com/knitting-patterns-for-knitters/

#knitting #yarn #history

Three knitted distaffs.
Fiber Helper of Wrist Distaff pictures a knit cord handing from a loop on the wrist with a disc shaped bottom. Roving is wrapped around the cord. Designed by Crystal Calhoun.
Osprey Distaff Bracelet with wool roving fed through a pretty knit bracelet to a spindle held in the hand. Designed by Melissa Walshe. 
Double Distaff Cuff shows a garter stitch cuff holding roving on the wrist of a hand holding a spindle. Designed by Theresia Lew
Three knitted distaffs. Fiber Helper of Wrist Distaff pictures a knit cord handing from a loop on the wrist with a disc shaped bottom. Roving is wrapped around the cord. Designed by Crystal Calhoun. Osprey Distaff Bracelet with wool roving fed through a pretty knit bracelet to a spindle held in the hand. Designed by Melissa Walshe. Double Distaff Cuff shows a garter stitch cuff holding roving on the wrist of a hand holding a spindle. Designed by Theresia Lew
Three knitted distaffs. Fiber Helper of Wrist Distaff pictures a knit cord handing from a loop on the wrist with a disc shaped bottom. Roving is wrapped around the cord. Designed by Crystal Calhoun. Osprey Distaff Bracelet with wool roving fed through a pretty knit bracelet to a spindle held in the hand. Designed by Melissa Walshe. Double Distaff Cuff shows a garter stitch cuff holding roving on the wrist of a hand holding a spindle. Designed by Theresia Lew

Craft Tool Knitting Patterns - In the Loop Knitting

Knitting patterns for craft storage, tools, and accessories. Most patterns are free.
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