5 Ways to Build a Healthy (& Sensible) Yarn Stash
I fell a little bit out of love with some of my yarn. I didn't think it was possible! After all, it's yarn and I'm a knitter. What's not to…
It’s Not Perfect. That’s OK.
You knit a thing, and it's not perfect. That's OK. You dropped a stitch and didn't catch it until later, so you had to finagle it. That's OK. There's a…
Categorize to Organize: Part Two
If you read part 1 of this series, then you know the first step to getting your creative space organized is to assess what you have and break it into…
Categorize to Organize: Part One
Most of my great ideas for organization end up getting buried under piles of things I didn't have time to put away.
How to Work the Knit Flower Stitch
I love a quirky stitch pattern - especially one that adds a lot of flair with not-a-lot-of-work. The Knit Flower Stitch creates visual interest and breaks up the lacy mesh…
The Joy of the Shiny New Thing
A few months ago I made an emphatic declaration: I have enough knitting project bags and I can't justify one more. Not one. I told my friends, my knitting community…
5 Ways to Get Out of Your Knitting Rut
If you've ever found yourself stuck on sleeve island, trying to distract yourself from a project that's been put in "time out", or feeling a bit meh about your creativity,…
How to Get Knitting Help
If you've ever run into a struggle with your knitting and wondered where to go for help, you're not alone. The beauty of the making process is that there's always…
How to Pick the Right Circular Needle Length
Have you ever sat down to start a new project and wondered which length your circular needle should be? Sure, sometimes the pattern gives you this information... but what if…
The Who, What, When, Where & Why of the Infamous 4 Day Sweater Knitalong
It all began with a long weekend and a sweater that needed to be knit. I’d never actually knit a sweater in four days (was that even possible?), but I…
