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-upA sweater that needs to be blockedEnds…
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 of the year. But this…
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 from Mrs. Dueringer in 4H.…
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, practical, portable and ... well,…
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 to a longer or shorter…
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 there gorgeous shawls hiding in…
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 with most things) comes with practice.…
Creating Custom Pins
Creating Custom Pins Enamel pins are all the rage these days, aren't they? I've wanted to order custom pins for ages, and finally took the plunge with a company called…
Knitting is Like a Recipe
Knitting is Like a Recipe There are few things I love as much as knitting - but, my goodness, do I love to cook and bake. A few months ago…
How to use a pattern coupon code
How to Use a Pattern Coupon Code (On Ravelry or Olive Knits.com) Coupon codes make it possible for designers to offer special perks and discounts to their customers, but these…
