5 Tips for Finding the Perfect Yarn Color
My favorite sweater bit the dust a few years ago. It was an ordinary store-bought cardigan - nothing special - except that it was green (more on that in a…
Traveling to Sleeve Island: A Party Guide
How do we turn the tedious bits into an experience we can love? Here are some tips! If there’s one thing I’ve learned in more than three decades of knitting,…
Should I Block My Cowl?
I break a lot of knitting rules, in part because most of them make no sense to me. How we hold our hands, for example, should be a matter of…
How to Choose the Right Size for Your Cardigan
Choosing your sweater size is a tricky business (especially if you’re new to sweater knitting). It can feel like going on a blind date or taking a road trip with…
How Do You Block a Crescent Shawl?
Art and versatility make a stunning pair when it comes to knitting crescent shawls, but – as you know – their full potential isn’t realized until they’re off the blocking…
Yarn Review: Knit Picks High Desert
What to do about underarm gap when knitting a seamless sweater...
Dear Olive: How do I fix underarm gap?
What to do about underarm gap when knitting a seamless sweater...
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 more yarn" (because that will…
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 favorite topic! Thanks for asking.…
