One of the great things about summer vacation for kids is that they have a lot of time to explore topics they might not bump into in a classroom. If you’ve got a few rather rambunctious kids running around the house, this summer might actually be the perfect time to teach them to knit. Knitting […]
I think every knitter has a sweater story that ends not exactly in outright tragedy, but in disappointment. You fall in love with a sweater pattern, buy the perfect yarn, carefully spend hours knitting up the project, and then—the moment of truth—you try it on. And this is that one case, that unfortunate case that […]
Summer is in the air, and that means vacations are right around the corner. If you’re anything like me, even the idea of leaving home without knitting is almost incomprehensible. Sometimes, though, you can get caught up in the idea of lugging your work-in-progress afghan along for the ride. We all know that afghan won’t […]
One of my favorite things about the STITCHES events, besides the fashion show, is the marketplace. I love walking around the booths and checking out the latest yarns from all of my favorite companies. The vendors always bring their best game-faces to STITCHES; the marketplace is one of the best places to find amazing yarns. […]
Spring is in full swing, which means that everything is in full bloom. I love seeing the trees growing leaves again and the flowers finally coming out of the ground. Spring also means that there are lots of baby animals wandering around, just waiting to be discovered. For knitters, spring is a great opportunity to […]
One of the most exciting things about spring is the reemergence of Farmers Markets. Who doesn’t like taking a walk and getting fantastic fresh produce from a local source? Resourceful crafters can take their dedication to the environment to the next level by creating their own reusable shopping bags. Market bags are a great way […]
Knitting in the summer can be a bit of a quandary. Typically, we think of the hottest days of the summer, forgetting the lukewarm weeks leading up to the real scorchers. I personally tend to forget how cold it can get indoors, especially in office buildings, where one often overzealous individual controls the thermostat. Knitting […]
Stockinette stitch is a classic; it’s a basic stitch, one of the first most knitters learn, yet those little v’s lined up in rows somehow manage to look marvelously elegant. If there’s one thing that you can learn from Stockinette stitch, it’s that you don’t have to be fancy to look great. Sometimes simple […]
Knitting with friends is one of my favorite things to do as a crafter. There’s nothing more enjoyable than working on my latest project while chatting with friends; there’s always something to talk about (what are you knitting, where did the pattern come from, what yarn are you using), and I’ve found that knitters come […]
Everyone knows the pleasures inherent in cuddling up in a warm blanket–a feeling only enhanced when that blanket is a hand knit afghan. I know that one of my favorite blankets to use on a chilly night is one that I knitted myself. Afghans have such strong associations with snuggling up that it is easy […]
