It seems like I am always looking for more ways to use more yarn these days as I am really working to clear out my stash. Making pom-poms, tassels and other embellishments — whether used on a knitting project or … Read More ...
KnitBits: Inmates Knitting, Expensive Yarn and Fun with Needles
I loved this story from the Idaho Statesman about inmates in the Acute Mental Health Unit at the Idaho Department of Correction loom knitting dog sweaters for the Inmate Dog Alliance, in which prisoners train shelter dogs to make them … Read More ...
Knit Bits: A Look at a Fashion Design Pro, Stylecraft Seeks yarn Line Input and How to Be a Good Knitting Student
The New York Times recently ran an interesting profile of Vladimir Teriokhin, a former ballet dancer in Russia turned sought-after high-fashion knitwear designer. He makes sweaters for the likes of Oscra de la Renta and Marc Jacobs, as well … Read More ...
Make a DIY Ball Winder with a Mixer
Lots of yarns come in hanks these days, which shouldn’t be knit from directly. They need to be wound into balls. And some people just like all their yarn in balls instead of skeins.
So what’s a crafter to do … Read More ...
Get Your Knitting Life Organized with WEBS
I am not one of those knitters with a stash that’s neatly listed on Ravelry. I’d love to be, but I just don’t have the patience for it.
Also, I’d have to come face-to-face with every. single. one. of my … Read More ...
What Are Your Knitting Resolutions?
Happy new year! (I almost typed Happy new yarn, but maybe that’s appropriate, too.)
I hope that amid your resolutions to eat healthier, exercise more and get your place more organized that you leave some room for knitting-related resolutions, … Read More ...
Giveaway: Two Kinds of Homespun
Congratulations to Lisa!
If you’re a knitter or crocheter on Instagram, you might have noticed the hashtag #getyouryarnwishesgranted. This is something that started around this time last year and I was so excited to see it back this year.… Read More ...
Tips for Substituting Yarn
Some knitters are really paranoid about using yarn other than what’s called for in the pattern. I once read that a majority of knitters even use the exact same colors called for in a pattern, as if changing a design … Read More ...
I Love Yarn Day Every Day
Saturday marked the fifth I Love Yarn Day, a celebration of all things fiber and yarn crafty.
I was busy celebrating my husband’s birthday and didn’t get a chance to mention it, but it’s a great holiday that this … Read More ...
Behold the Wonders of Wool
Now that it’s almost October (if you can believe it) it’s high time to start thinking about fall and winter knitting and maybe even (gasp) holiday knitting.
It’s a great time of year to be a knitter, isn’t it?
One … Read More ...
Giveaway: Yarn to Knit a Cowl from the Yarnspirations Lookbook
Congratulations to Frank George!
When Yarnspirations contacted me about featuring their fall lookbook (which I was totally going to do anyway, because I love it) I threw out the suggestion that we could do a giveaway with the yarn from … Read More ...
Learn What’s Up with Your Favorite Indies in One Place
I love supporting independent yarn makers, dyers and designers, but sometimes it can be difficult to keep up with all the different sites you’d need to visit (or mailing lists you’d need to be on) in order to keep up … Read More ...
Caron’s New Yarn Helps Support Kids of Fallen Soldiers
Caron has launched a new yarn, called Caron United, that aims to help the children of soldiers who have died in the line of duty as well as providing a good experience for knitters.
The yarn is 100 … Read More ...
Have an Old Fridge? Use it for Yarn Storage
Admittedly this is a yarn storage solution that is not going to work for many people, but it’s just so darn cool I couldn’t resist sharing.
The clever blogger behind Inspiration and Realisation found herself with a small refrigerator that … Read More ...
Wrapping up Stash-Busting Month
Whew! When I had the idea to do a “little series” on stash-busting this month, I didn’t quite realize what I was getting myself into. It ended up being 16 posts full of ideas, advice, patterns and inspiration.
I hope … Read More ...