Need holiday gift ideas for knitters who seems to already have everything? No worries, there are always more cute knitting accessories and tools out there. And as a knitter, I can never have enough yarn and tools! So, guess what? This list can also be a great gift inspiration to treat yourself! Here are seven […]
I am so happy to share some amazing news: this blog has been nominated for the LoveCrafts 2019 Noteworthy Knitting Blog Award by LoveCrafts.com, a platform for crafts including crochet, knitting, embroidery and more. And guess what? I earned this honor because of you! Your engagement with my patterns and knit-alongs is truly impressive. Not only […]
What do you usually do while knitting? In winter, I like to prepare some drinks with me to set up my mood while knitting. A perfect drink calms my mind and can even be my yarn color inspirations! These five drinks below are my favorites when I knit—
I can’t believe it’s almost time for Rhinebeck (the New York Sheep & Wool Festival in Rhinebeck, New York) again! In honor of our TENTH KAL, let’s have a meet-up, where knitters of all of my KALs (knit-alongs), fans of this blog, and all members of this community can get together in real-life to hang […]
Can you believe that it’s already our 10th KAL? We are getting closer to casting on for the Volition KAL and already we have over 650 knitters signed up! I am floored and honored that over 6,750 knitters have participated in the last 9 KALs. We rolled out badges for the knitters who were in […]
Have you taught a child how to knit? Maybe you taught your own children/nieces/nephews, your friends’ children, at a school, a daycare, or maybe you volunteered at an after-school program. If you’ve had this experience, then I’m sure you’ve seen just how beneficial it can be to get yarn and knitting needles into those little […]
IT’S OUR 10th VIDEO KAL!!! I am so excited to start another KAL on my Ravelry group. For our 10th, I’m doing something brand new. Not just a KAL, but a build your own sweater adventure! Volition is a top down, nearly seamless construction, with three different stitch patterns, the choices between cardigan or pullover and […]
Another video KAL comes to an end (don’t worry Volition: Build Your Own Sweater Adventure goes on sale Sept 16)!! Over 500 people joined in on the fun of knitting this cardi. Some knit it now, while others will cast on later! That’s the joy of grabbing the new video sweater class during the KAL […]
I can’t believe we are almost finished with our 9th knit along, the Hudson Valley Cardi KAL! I am floored that over 540 knitters have participated. It thrills me to see all of your amazing projects! I hope you’ve enjoyed yourselves and picked up some new skills along the way. Prizes will be awarded any […]
We are rounding the final corner and we are a little over a week away from awarding the three final grand prize packages for the Hudson Valley Cardi. Hudson Valley Cardi + pattern comes with hours of video tutorials, all the sweater modifications and knitting how tos for only the price of the pattern – […]
Two 1/2 weeks ago, clue #1 for the Hudson Valley Cardi Video KAL hit the in box of 372 knitters. We’ve only just begun and there are new knitters joining us everyday! We are now over 490 knitters strong! We have given out two fabulous participation prizes so far (we pick a new winner every […]
Our community never ceases to amaze me! If you follow me on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter, you’ll see I love to share positive stories of knitters and crocheters coming together to create change in their lives or the lives of others. Whether it’s knitting little hats for premature babies, mats for animals in shelters, or […]
We are getting closer to casting on for the Hudson Valley Cardi KAL. It’s our 9th KAL and already we have over 300 knitters signed up in the first 3 days! I am floored and honored that over 5300 knitters have participated in the last 8 KALs. We rolled out badges for the knitters who […]
Welcome to the Hudson Valley Knit-Along! It’s time for the summer knit-along!!! I am so excited to start another KAL on my Ravelry group. There will be tons of teaching and fun, prizes and a great garment! This cardi is sure to become one of your favorite wardrobe staples. Perfect for cool summer evenings and keeping off the […]
Wow, it has been so amazing to see all of the progress on our eighth KAL (knit-along), the Roselle Tee! I am so excited to see all these finished Roselle Tees being posted across Ravelry and social media, and I am even more thrilled to see you all have learned so much! For those who […]