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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...
How to Build an Art Community
When I moved to Asheville I wanted an art community to become a part of. But once I got here, I was blown away by how disconnected that community was. In fact, there seemed to be a more cohesive art community in Birmingham. I became an artist not because I was part of...
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...
Bohemian Rhapsody: A guide to boho crochet patterns
I am a self proclaimed hippie. Yep music festival going, patchouli loving, child of the 70s, comfortable shoes kind of hippie. Being in Asheville, I also live in that hippie community bubble where I am not terribly fashion aware outside of what I see at Target....
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...