Not every knitting project goes according to plan. In fact, some of them veer off course and plummet off the side of the proverbial cliff. Or maybe it’s more of a black hole? Either way, it’s that place where knitting projects go into “time out” and often never see the light of day again. Sigh. […]
One sunny afternoon I plopped myself down in my favorite knitting spot with a lapful of yarn. It wasn’t just any ordinary knitting day; I had a mission. I wanted to unvent* something new. I had a few theories jangling around in my head, but I had no idea when I sat down that day […]
What to do about underarm gap when knitting a seamless sweater…
What to do about underarm gap when knitting a seamless sweater…
What to do about underarm gap when knitting a seamless sweater…
Six months ago I thought I had too much yarn. You can laugh. It’s fine. Not TOO MUCH YARN as in “I don’t want any more yarn” (because that will never happen). I just had more yarn than room in my house. There was yarn in the hall and bedroom closets, in totes under the […]
Dear Olive, I struggle with gauge, but especially measuring gauge in pattern – is it really necessary? Sincerely, Swatch-Shy __________ Dear Swatch-Shy, Ah gauge, my favorite topic! Thanks for asking. There are really only two reasons a handknit garment doesn’t fit: 1) Choosing the incorrect size, or 2) Not getting gauge. It really is that […]
If I’d known how cute these balls of Happy Cotton would be, I would have bought a dozen and put them in an egg carton. Just for funsies. But I only needed three. These sweet nuggets of fiber joy were part of my very last yarn order for 2020. I knew what I was about […]
If you’ve ever left yourself a problem to deal with later, this post is for you. A button band that needs to be picked-up A sweater that needs to be blocked Ends that need to be woven in A hank of laceweight mohair that got tangled to oblivion A pile of unsorted knitting needles You […]
There’s something I’ve been meaning to tell you. As I write this it’s January 1st, 2021. I love New Year’s more than any other day of the year. But this one feels like a life raft, kept out of reach for so long that we almost drowned. But we’re finally here. And now that we […]
