Inspiration, Education and Community for Hand and Machine Knitters
How do you decide what buttonhole to use? Thankfully the designer tells us to use a 4-st buttonhole for Fisher Lassie, but doesn’t give directions on how to do that. A quick email clarifies that it is one by Interweave, and I’m going to write the directions here because who knows if that online resource …
A couple weeks ago, Tom and I cancelled our vacation to instead do a staycation — well, a working vacation. The goal? The Daily Knitting Project. The purpose? Get me doing some knitting and live instruction online. I am happy to report it worked. I chose a project I’d been meaning to get to on …
Join us for the MKAL (mystery Knitalong) Starting Point by Joji. Details here!
Woah! Its going to be 2017 in just a little bit. Tom and I are so excited to be working on new content and products for you knitters. Get your needles ready. Updates coming next week. Stay tuned!
It is Sweater Weather! Are you ready to knit? When I have to turn on the heat and pull out my wool socks, its a sign that it is sweater weather. My favorite go to cardigan is getting a little wear around the cuffs, and I lost a button, so its time to knit another …
As I finish up deliveries of mystery yarn club 2016, I start thinking of the next big thing…. I always try and low-key projects that force me to learn and teach something new and different, but also something that is just easy knitting, and lastly something special and splurgy. Hmmm, so yes, three options coming …
Finishing up mystery yarn club, planning for new projects Read More »
Unfinished Object (UFO) Friday’s are supposed to celebrate those finished objects everyone has been working so hard on. But, in reality, I have not taken the time to reach out and ask anyone to share. So instead, I pulled a bag off my shelf and decided to see what has been holding me up on that …
Ready for a new project? I am! A quick one too. Shortly, you’ll be able to order the yarn pack for the Marseille Tee. It is a cap sleeve top with some garter accents at the waistline and a cute faux button top at the shoulders. Its made in a delightful yarn, Niya, which is 100% …
How do you organize your projects? Bins, bags, fixtures?? I’m just starting to get a handle on some of my projects. By that I mean find them! I have boxes and boxes of UFOs, WIPs, and whatever the “wanna be” acronyms are. For those curious, left to right, Donegal Tweed and ChicKnits Ribby cardi; Euroflax …
Friday, 11/21, noon – 5, bring your knitting and join us for an afternoon of friends and fun. In-store specials on patterns, books, and accessories. Now taking orders for a new yarn, toybox, too!! A couple weeks ago we had the opportunity to see some of Sue’s finished projects. I’m sorry i don’t recall the …