Knit like a fiber artist

Make Fiber Your Art

Jun 12, 2019 | Art weaving, Creative Inspiration, How to think like an artist, Knit like a fiber artist, weaving

When I tell people I am a fiber artist, they will often not even know what fiber art is. It is kind of unusual to consider fiber as art. But if fiber is your medium, be it knitting, crochet, spinning or weaving, you may already be making art and not realize it. You...

Knitting with Art Yarn

Aug 29, 2018 | Knit like a fiber artist, Knitting Pattern Resources

In last Sunday’s live cast, I covered a question I used to get all the time:How to knit with art yarn. Here is the replay: Here are links to all the things I mentioned in the video That article on Left vs. Right Brained knitters That video on how to combine...

Plan your fall sweaters in 5 easy steps

Jun 13, 2018 | everyday life, Knit like a fiber artist, What I am working on

I’ve said it before and I will say it again….I am determined to get some new sweaters cranked out this year. Seriously it has been a while since I have had a new sweater that I made myself. We’re talking years. I am totally ashamed to admit this, but...

Prayer Shawls for Self Love

Feb 28, 2018 | Creative Inspiration, Creative woo, How to think like an artist, Knit like a fiber artist

One of my college roomies was an avid crocheter. This was way before I even considered fiber art. She made blankets. Each one thoughtfully planned as gifts for those she loved. They were labor intensive solid blankets using color blocking designs and patterning. When...

Pumpkin Spice Sweater Knitting

Oct 18, 2017 | everyday life, Knit like a fiber artist, The Business of being an artist, What I am working on

I have no doubt where you live now, You are already deep into the crisp fall weather. Here in Raleigh, It all started this week. Flip the switch on the gas fireplace and cue pumpkin spice everything. Thank you baby Jebuz, it is finally sweater weather. If I had been a...