Thrummed slippers

I've been making these mitts forever, but I went to a mill in PEI this summer and she had bags and bags of colorful roving wool. So instead ...

Thrumming is an ancient European technique that traveled to America with settlers hundreds of years ago. It is an easy, effective & time-tested method of adding an extra layer of natural wool insulation to your knits. We realize that these days we don’t need all-over thrumming for survival like an 18th century fisherman, but trust us, when you implement thrumming in just the right pieces: it will expand your expectations of luxurious knits in ways you can’t imagine. Thrumming with our 100%…

Craft Junkie “Thrum Mittens” Are you already saying… what are thrums? Well, so did I when I first picked up a pair of squishy mittens in a Vermont knitting store last fall.…

Thrumming is a centuries old technique for adding tufts of wool roving into stitches, you can add thrums into knitting or crochet, and they bring fabulous warmth and cosiness! Learn how to thrum with knitting guru Juliet Bernard with our simple video and patterns to explore!

This is Thrumbelina, my design for Twisted’s Single Skein Club, December 2011. Thrumbelina is a thrummed slipper, filled with fluffy woolly goodness. These babies are cushy, comfy, and warm! …

the cast on blog: KNIT // thrummed mittens

Found this FREE simple pattern for thrummed slippers http://lifewithsheep.blogspot.ca/2010/11/thrummed-slipper-pattern.html

I love my Newfoundland thrummed socks. I feel the cold terribly and am always looking for the best way to keep my feet warm. Our old farmhouse, while snug, has old wooden floors that can be a bit cold. Thrummed socks are just about the warmest thing I own.

Ravelry: coffeepot's Newfoundland Thrum Boot Slippers

Big news today, there will be an Etsy update very soon!!! I haven't had a break from life to spend some fun time experimenting in months (the last update was July, ouch!) so this update is well overdue. Details about the exact time the update will go live will be announced tomorrow. For today, I hav