Aug 19, 2015 | Freebies, Knit like a fiber artist, Knitting Pattern Resources
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...
Aug 12, 2015 | Freebies, Knit like a fiber artist, Knitting Pattern Resources
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...
Jul 29, 2015 | Knit like a fiber artist, Knitting Pattern Resources
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...
Jul 15, 2015 | Essential Oils, Knit like a fiber artist
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...
May 20, 2015 | Knit like a fiber artist
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...
May 6, 2015 | Freebies, Knit like a fiber artist
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...
