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…
How to Sew A Shoulder Seam
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…
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…
