What are you looking forward to for spring? I’m looking forward to hanging up my winter coat, enjoying the warm weather, walking in the park, and gardening. I love to travel, but that will have to wait for a bit. But while we wait to travel, I wanted to share with you some pictures I’ve […]
This has been a tough year. We all search for ways to escape from our worries and anxiety. When you are knitting, do you find yourself sitting and focusing on something such as your breathing or the pattern? You enter a space where your problems disappear as you focus on something outside yourself. Sounds like […]
While many knitters enjoy the solitude of knitting on your own, an international online survey found that knitting in a group had a significant impact on perceived happiness. If you have taken any of my online or in-person classes, you’ve probably experienced some benefits from knitting with others. Let’s take a look at some of the […]
Last week I wrote about the importance of yarn and treating yourself to a truly special yarn and many of you jumped at the chance to get this luxury sweater kit for yourselves. Now is your chance to order your own. Supplies are limited and since all the yarn is hand dyed to order by […]
I know, I know. Your mind is probably filled with projects to knit and craft for your loved ones. But isn’t it just as important to think about good gift ideas that THEY can put on their shopping list for you? Or better yet, perhaps you should put something on your own list as a […]
On Oct 8 I looked at a big, beautiful pile of Anzula yarn and wondered, can I design and knit a sweater in 8 days in time to wear it to Rhinebeck? Let’s see how I did in my pursuit of The Rhinebeck Sweater
Welcome to 2018!! We made it through the holidays, all of our gift projects are (hopefully) off our needles and in the hands of their recipients, and we’re settling in to what looks to be a rough winter ahead. Don’t you deserve a little reward? Why not spend a little time on some “me knitting?” […]
The Soho Slip Stitch sweater class kicked off today so I thought I’d toss in a round up of some quick summer knits to keep you occupied between clues! Summer Knitting Pattern Round Up
Melissa Leapman has designed over 1000 patterns, now, with the help of her newest book (and some fast knitting), you can create SIX TIMES that! That’s right, this is your chance to Win 6000+ Pullover Possibilities
Wow, that went fast! Thirteen weeks ago, I announced Patty’s Fall Knitting Challenge. I checked in four weeks in to see what everyone was knitting. We started out with 23 available patterns to work and along the way we added the Flagstaff Vest, Box and Beam Wrist Warmers, and I Beam Hat for a total of […]