Why Doesn’t the Pattern Tell Me How Many Stitches to Pick Up?
Have you ever wondered why a pattern doesn't tell you exactly how many stitches to pick up around the neckline or button band of a sweater? Maybe you've even felt…
Have you ever wondered why a pattern doesn't tell you exactly how many stitches to pick up around the neckline or button band of a sweater? Maybe you've even felt…
Oh golly, do I love a seamless sweater. I love seamless sweaters like I love nachos - with a whole heart. But there are moments when a shoulder seam comes…
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…
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…
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…
Most of my great ideas for organization end up getting buried under piles of things I didn't have time to put away.
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…
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…
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,…
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…