CraftCrazyKeith
@craftcrazykeith.bsky.social
Retired, obsessed fiber artist and maker. Living in Coachella Valley, CA. I knit, crochet, spin yarn, weave, and dabble in machine quilting, English paper piecing, embroidery, and more.
Gay, liberal married man with a family of 2 dogs and a snake.
Gay, liberal married man with a family of 2 dogs and a snake.
My husband made a photo collage of me weaving hand towels. 2 were for a birthday present.
#fiberart #weaving #rigidheddle #gistyarn
#fiberart #weaving #rigidheddle #gistyarn
January 6, 2026 at 5:42 PM
My husband made a photo collage of me weaving hand towels. 2 were for a birthday present.
#fiberart #weaving #rigidheddle #gistyarn
#fiberart #weaving #rigidheddle #gistyarn
I’m getting reacquainted with my Tessellation Nation blanket WIP now that I have finished the Wallflowers blanket.
#fiberart #crochet #menwhocrochet #themercerie #tessellationnation #suematon
#fiberart #crochet #menwhocrochet #themercerie #tessellationnation #suematon
January 5, 2026 at 5:47 PM
I’m getting reacquainted with my Tessellation Nation blanket WIP now that I have finished the Wallflowers blanket.
#fiberart #crochet #menwhocrochet #themercerie #tessellationnation #suematon
#fiberart #crochet #menwhocrochet #themercerie #tessellationnation #suematon
Finally finished my Wallflowers blanket after taking a couple years off to learn quilting. Seeing it blocked out made the whole project feel real.
#fiberarts #crochet #themercerie #suematon #wallflowers #menwhocrochet
#fiberarts #crochet #themercerie #suematon #wallflowers #menwhocrochet
December 12, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Finally finished my Wallflowers blanket after taking a couple years off to learn quilting. Seeing it blocked out made the whole project feel real.
#fiberarts #crochet #themercerie #suematon #wallflowers #menwhocrochet
#fiberarts #crochet #themercerie #suematon #wallflowers #menwhocrochet
Wallflowers blanket was hibernating for a couple of years due to a quilting rabbit hole. I’m finally on the final picot edging round.
#wallflowers #suematon #themercerie #fiberarts #crochet #menwhocrochet #rowanfeltedtweed #handmade #maker #malemaker
#wallflowers #suematon #themercerie #fiberarts #crochet #menwhocrochet #rowanfeltedtweed #handmade #maker #malemaker
November 19, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Wallflowers blanket was hibernating for a couple of years due to a quilting rabbit hole. I’m finally on the final picot edging round.
#wallflowers #suematon #themercerie #fiberarts #crochet #menwhocrochet #rowanfeltedtweed #handmade #maker #malemaker
#wallflowers #suematon #themercerie #fiberarts #crochet #menwhocrochet #rowanfeltedtweed #handmade #maker #malemaker
Turned a tangled debacle first try at Andean plying into rolags.
#fiberprep #rolags #spinning #yarn #handcarding #fiberarts #fiberart
#fiberprep #rolags #spinning #yarn #handcarding #fiberarts #fiberart
October 26, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Turned a tangled debacle first try at Andean plying into rolags.
#fiberprep #rolags #spinning #yarn #handcarding #fiberarts #fiberart
#fiberprep #rolags #spinning #yarn #handcarding #fiberarts #fiberart
Here’s the 3-ply cotton yarn and leftover singles.
#fiberarts #fiberart #spinningcotton #spinyarn #yarn #spinning
#fiberarts #fiberart #spinningcotton #spinyarn #yarn #spinning
October 12, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Here’s the 3-ply cotton yarn and leftover singles.
#fiberarts #fiberart #spinningcotton #spinyarn #yarn #spinning
#fiberarts #fiberart #spinningcotton #spinyarn #yarn #spinning
3 bobbins of spun cotton singles that will become 3-ply 🤞🏻
#handspuncottonyarn #fiberart #fiberarts #spinningyarn #lendrum #cotton #yarn #handmade
#handspuncottonyarn #fiberart #fiberarts #spinningyarn #lendrum #cotton #yarn #handmade
October 6, 2025 at 9:24 PM
3 bobbins of spun cotton singles that will become 3-ply 🤞🏻
#handspuncottonyarn #fiberart #fiberarts #spinningyarn #lendrum #cotton #yarn #handmade
#handspuncottonyarn #fiberart #fiberarts #spinningyarn #lendrum #cotton #yarn #handmade
Spinning cotton using dyed cotton punis. It took a bit to get the hang of drafting since some parts of the punis were very compact. I let go of aiming for a consistent yarn. Which made spinning cotton punis more joyful. #fiberarts #spinningcottonyarn #spinning #lendrum #cotton
September 26, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Spinning cotton using dyed cotton punis. It took a bit to get the hang of drafting since some parts of the punis were very compact. I let go of aiming for a consistent yarn. Which made spinning cotton punis more joyful. #fiberarts #spinningcottonyarn #spinning #lendrum #cotton
The Nano 2.1 upgrade was soooo worthwhile!! The break tension and yarn take up is now a breeze to control, albeit nuanced. I will now enjoy spinning yarn with this wheel 🩷
#fiberart #spinyarn #electriceelnano2.1 #dreamingrobots
#fiberart #spinyarn #electriceelnano2.1 #dreamingrobots
September 26, 2025 at 12:50 AM
The Nano 2.1 upgrade was soooo worthwhile!! The break tension and yarn take up is now a breeze to control, albeit nuanced. I will now enjoy spinning yarn with this wheel 🩷
#fiberart #spinyarn #electriceelnano2.1 #dreamingrobots
#fiberart #spinyarn #electriceelnano2.1 #dreamingrobots
With practice and patience, it is actually possible to spin cotton on a Lendrum wheel. The natural green cotton fiber in the background shifts magically from beige to green with a little baking soda in the finishing wash. #spinningyarn #fiberarts #fiberart #handspunyarn
September 20, 2025 at 6:14 PM
With practice and patience, it is actually possible to spin cotton on a Lendrum wheel. The natural green cotton fiber in the background shifts magically from beige to green with a little baking soda in the finishing wash. #spinningyarn #fiberarts #fiberart #handspunyarn
Band weaving is addictive. First time trying tablet/card weaving. Pattern by John Mullarkey.
#fiberart #fiberarts #inkleloom #cardweaving #tabletweaving #weaving #lojan
#fiberart #fiberarts #inkleloom #cardweaving #tabletweaving #weaving #lojan
September 10, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Band weaving is addictive. First time trying tablet/card weaving. Pattern by John Mullarkey.
#fiberart #fiberarts #inkleloom #cardweaving #tabletweaving #weaving #lojan
#fiberart #fiberarts #inkleloom #cardweaving #tabletweaving #weaving #lojan
I bought a #lojan Inkeltje #Inkle Loom and crochet cotton yarn for my birthday. The loom is smaller and more portable than my other loom. The pattern I’m #weaving is in the Lojan instructions.
#fiberarts
#fiberarts
August 21, 2025 at 4:20 AM
I bought a #lojan Inkeltje #Inkle Loom and crochet cotton yarn for my birthday. The loom is smaller and more portable than my other loom. The pattern I’m #weaving is in the Lojan instructions.
#fiberarts
#fiberarts
Found this photo of my Dad
August 19, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Found this photo of my Dad
My second inkle band off the loom. It wound up being a sample due to a weird warping error. Hopefully, I’ll figure out what happened next time.
#fiberart #fiberarts #inkle #bandweaving
#fiberart #fiberarts #inkle #bandweaving
August 10, 2025 at 2:27 AM
My second inkle band off the loom. It wound up being a sample due to a weird warping error. Hopefully, I’ll figure out what happened next time.
#fiberart #fiberarts #inkle #bandweaving
#fiberart #fiberarts #inkle #bandweaving
“Muck lace” scarf is done — albeit a few boo-boos. So many firsts for me — pickup, twisted fringe, using Gist Malo, and first scarf.
I might weave another with the opposite primary color to help solidify what I learned.
#fiberart #fiberarts #rigidheddleloom #rhl #gistyarn #schachtspindle
I might weave another with the opposite primary color to help solidify what I learned.
#fiberart #fiberarts #rigidheddleloom #rhl #gistyarn #schachtspindle
August 1, 2025 at 10:46 PM
“Muck lace” scarf is done — albeit a few boo-boos. So many firsts for me — pickup, twisted fringe, using Gist Malo, and first scarf.
I might weave another with the opposite primary color to help solidify what I learned.
#fiberart #fiberarts #rigidheddleloom #rhl #gistyarn #schachtspindle
I might weave another with the opposite primary color to help solidify what I learned.
#fiberart #fiberarts #rigidheddleloom #rhl #gistyarn #schachtspindle
Modified huck lace scarf is coming along! Trying out an antique boat shuttle for the first time—it was a gift years ago. If it works out, I’ll invest in a modern single-bobbin version.
#fiberart #guyswhoweave #rigidheddleloom #gistyarn #schachtspindleco #yarnworkerU
#fiberart #guyswhoweave #rigidheddleloom #gistyarn #schachtspindleco #yarnworkerU
July 20, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Modified huck lace scarf is coming along! Trying out an antique boat shuttle for the first time—it was a gift years ago. If it works out, I’ll invest in a modern single-bobbin version.
#fiberart #guyswhoweave #rigidheddleloom #gistyarn #schachtspindleco #yarnworkerU
#fiberart #guyswhoweave #rigidheddleloom #gistyarn #schachtspindleco #yarnworkerU
Warp path for the Color-in-Weave Lace Scarf WAL by #yarnworkerU #lizgipson on the warping board.
#fiberart #fiberarts #rigidheddleloom #rhl #gistyarn #schachtspindle
#fiberart #fiberarts #rigidheddleloom #rhl #gistyarn #schachtspindle
July 15, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Warp path for the Color-in-Weave Lace Scarf WAL by #yarnworkerU #lizgipson on the warping board.
#fiberart #fiberarts #rigidheddleloom #rhl #gistyarn #schachtspindle
#fiberart #fiberarts #rigidheddleloom #rhl #gistyarn #schachtspindle
My quest to finish WIPs is on track. My 4th #rigidheddle project is off the loom. I ended up with 3 placemats and 1 mini mat, rather than the 4 intended placemats. Lessons learned. I’m still happy with the results. And now know what works well versus doesn’t when weaving with linen. #gistyarn
July 12, 2025 at 8:07 PM
My quest to finish WIPs is on track. My 4th #rigidheddle project is off the loom. I ended up with 3 placemats and 1 mini mat, rather than the 4 intended placemats. Lessons learned. I’m still happy with the results. And now know what works well versus doesn’t when weaving with linen. #gistyarn
July 3, 2025 at 4:03 PM
I’ve had my #rigidheddleloom for many years. This is my 4th project. Finally getting around to finishing it after 2 years in hibernation. It was supposed to be 4 placemats. 3 are completed. But only have room left for a mini mat or napkin. Oh well. Lesson learned. #fiberarts #weaving #fiberart
July 1, 2025 at 12:22 AM
I’ve had my #rigidheddleloom for many years. This is my 4th project. Finally getting around to finishing it after 2 years in hibernation. It was supposed to be 4 placemats. 3 are completed. But only have room left for a mini mat or napkin. Oh well. Lesson learned. #fiberarts #weaving #fiberart
The newest Turkish spindle to my collection arrived today. It’s an Aegean Turkish #spindle made by Ed #Jenkins. The wood came from a Manzanita tree that was affected in the terrible Carr fire in Northern California. She’s gorgeous and #spins beautifully. I am now officially on a #buyatus. #fiberart
June 24, 2025 at 10:45 PM
May 9, 2025 at 4:10 PM
New braids from Fossil Fibers arrived yesterday. The multi-colored batt is from the Studio Ghibli inspired colorways. It’s called Arrietty’s Room. The purple one is “Night Berry”.
#spinningyarn #spindles #dropspindles #wheelspinners #supportedspinning #yarnmakimg #blueskyspinners #yarn #fiberart
#spinningyarn #spindles #dropspindles #wheelspinners #supportedspinning #yarnmakimg #blueskyspinners #yarn #fiberart
April 27, 2025 at 5:34 PM
New braids from Fossil Fibers arrived yesterday. The multi-colored batt is from the Studio Ghibli inspired colorways. It’s called Arrietty’s Room. The purple one is “Night Berry”.
#spinningyarn #spindles #dropspindles #wheelspinners #supportedspinning #yarnmakimg #blueskyspinners #yarn #fiberart
#spinningyarn #spindles #dropspindles #wheelspinners #supportedspinning #yarnmakimg #blueskyspinners #yarn #fiberart
Every morning after breakfast the obsession starts
#wheezer #bostonterrier #redbostonterrier #bostonterriersofbs #dogs #cute #lapdogs #boneobsessed
#wheezer #bostonterrier #redbostonterrier #bostonterriersofbs #dogs #cute #lapdogs #boneobsessed
April 24, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Every morning after breakfast the obsession starts
#wheezer #bostonterrier #redbostonterrier #bostonterriersofbs #dogs #cute #lapdogs #boneobsessed
#wheezer #bostonterrier #redbostonterrier #bostonterriersofbs #dogs #cute #lapdogs #boneobsessed
April 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM