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...
Jul 8, 2015 | Crochet pattern resources, Uncategorized
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....
Jul 1, 2015 | Knitting Pattern Resources
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...