Blog: Knitting
How to Combine Yarns Like a Fiber Artist
I have a lot of yarn. If you are reading this, I am sure you have a lot of yarn too. But for me, I sometimes wonder if my "yarn business" is just a front for my large personal stash. While I have quite a few sizable lots of yarn meant for some traditional sweaters,...
Don’t buy yarn from me, but here is a free pattern.
Yep, you heard that right, I just told you to not buy my yarn. I know it sounds crazy but let me give you little backstory. This year I've been taking Alena Hennessey's A Year Of Painting class. On January 1, I was so excited to receive ny first...
How to knit a basic cowl with awesome yarn
One of my favorite quick knits projects is cowls. For the most part, cowls can take as little as one skein of yarn(100g/3.5 oz). They are the perfect palette to highlight a new knitting technique, or a beautifully textural art yarn. Cowls are just awesome, they can...
What I am knitting Fall 2015
It is so freaking hot out, but I am thinking yarn thoughts regardless. Because August happens this week. That time when back to school is nearing for kiddos. New seasons always makes me think of new clothes. And I am starting to get the urge to plan out my new...
Moth is a Four Letter Word. Here is my favorite mothball alternative.
It is one thing to find moth holes in your cashmere sweater. But when you are a hand spinner with a wool based fiber art business, just a single moth can be a sign of doom. I buy wool directly for the farmer, you would not believe all the farm bits that come with...
Tis the season: Plan your Christmas knitting NOW!
Alright fiberistas. We are fast approaching the fourth of July holiday. You know what that means? Time to get a leg up on your Christmas knitting. I get it. It is so hard to think about Christmas when the mercury is pushing into the 90s. We are 25 weeks away...
What does this yarn want to be?
Chances are if you are reading this, you have fiber crushed on yarn at some point. Grrrrrrl... you know what I mean. You saunter into your LYS and as you scan the room your eyes lock on a curvy soft skein in the corner with that come hither vibe. Resisting the urge to...
Six Secrets You Should Know If You Want To Knit Faster
At some point every knitter wishes that they could knit faster. I know it is counter intuitive. I mean we are suppose to be knitting because we love love love being in the moment of creating fabric. But maybe you are under a gift making deadline, like Mother's...
My Favorite Fibery Projects for Summer 2015
If you live as far South (or further!) as I do, Summer can often start as early as April. And as the temps start to climb, I don't know about you, but I am pretty hard pressed to pick up any big wool knitting project. So here is a peak at my list of some...
Show Notes for Q&A LIVE 4/19/15
Live Q&A no. 2 and I feel like a seasoned pro... I had given myself most of the day to set up...and I ended up with about an hour and a half to kill. But I do know I need to find my old headphones, the mic was way better on the old headphones. So I apologize for...
Become The Artist You Are
Let me clear something up for you. Right now, no matter how good or bad you feel you are at knitting/crocheting/spinning, you can do it. You have the right to claim the title of fiber artist. Yes. If that is what you wish you were, then you are...
Show Notes for Sock Art Society Q&A LIVE 03/22/15
It was my First Q&A LIVE! I was a nervous wreck. I had spent a week trying to decipher the technology settings, tested and tested and tested again. Crossed my fingers, and dove straight into my first live broadcast Q&A session for the Sock Art Society. Here is...
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