Too much yarn for my house, not enough yarn for my office: A life lesson
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…
Author: Marie
Dear Olive: How to Measure Gauge in Pattern
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…
An Egg Carton Full of Yarn
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.…
You’ll Thank Me Later
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…
A Year Without Yarn
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…
Knitting, like sourdough, takes a village
Pour yourself a cuppa and have a seat; I’m going to tell you a story about bread and knitting. I first learned about yeast breads…
What to Knit When the World is Falling Apart
I always said that I would knit my way through the apocalypse, and – as it turns out – I was right. Knitting is soothing,…
Dear Olive: Circular Needle Length
Dear Olive, How do I know which length circular needle to use for my project? And how do I know when it’s time to switch…
Knit Your Shawl & Wear It
Do you wear the shawls you knit? It turns out that many of us love to knit shawls but we don’t actually wear them. Are…
How to Hack Color Confidence (with paint!)
How to Hack Color Confidence Color sense may seem like something you’re either born with – or not. But the truth is color confidence (as…