Mar 11, 2015 | How to think like an artist, Knitting Pattern Resources
I went to a really awesome yoga class this past weekend and happened to meet one of my UrbanGypZ VIP peeps. Of course the question I always ask is “what do you have on the needles?” She described a beautiful cotton yarn that she loved working with, and how...
Mar 4, 2015 | Knit like a fiber artist, Knitting Pattern Resources
I have a confession… I really only make socks from one pattern. It is actually derived from the pattern I learned how to knit socks with 13 years ago. And being a sock yarn dyer, I have tried and studied so many patterns, but I keep coming back to this one...
Feb 4, 2015 | Knit like a fiber artist, Knitting Pattern Resources
As many hand spinners know, roving for hand spinning usually come in 4oz increments. But, what to do with 4 oz of yarn? And, seriously, if you were able to get more than 4oz, is using a whole garments worth of handmade yarn really the best way to highlight that yarn?...
Jan 14, 2015 | Knit like a fiber artist
Making mistakes is all a part of the creative process. I am not gonna lie, mistakes can suck. But they can also be awesome. Making mistakes is the path to new ideas, so pushing through the discomfort of a mistake is worth it. Making mistakes will help you be a better...
Jan 7, 2015 | How to think like an artist, Knit like a fiber artist
Have you ever noticed that quilters rarely use solid colored fabrics when making quilts. Most quilts that I see are made up of patterned fabrics.What quilters have figured out is patterned fabrics give their work a certain vibrance and depth. Look at these two quilts...
Dec 10, 2014 | Crochet pattern resources, Knitting Pattern Resources
I have no doubt that most of you are way better at preparing for the holidays than I am. This year I have been in the throws of planning for 2015, I JUST TODAY noticed that we have about 2 weeks to Christmas. TWO WEEKS, PEOPLE!!! Remember this article where I seemed...
