How to Knitalong
Remember the old adage “there’s safety in numbers”? When it comes to knitting with friends – especially on a timeline – this little nugget of…
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Row Gauge: Why it Matters
Tell the truth: When (if?) you knit a gauge swatch, do you measure both stitch gauge and row gauge? I mean, you know stitch gauge…
Knitting Rules : Love it, or Leave it
Tell me if you know this one: You’re knitting, knitting, knitting, but notice that you keep checking in with yourself about a weird spot twenty…
Who Taught You The Art of Making?
I can’t imagine who I’d be if I weren’t a maker. Granted, I think I’m naturally inclined (and I believe most of us are, in…
How to Ruin a Perfectly Good Sweater
We’ve all been there. You’ve knit and knit and knit, and eventually (finally!) have a sweater to show for it. But, wait… Damn it. There’s…
Knitting Hacks: Know Your Knitting Speed
You can knit a "time gauge swatch" for your project to get an estimate of how long it will take you - in actual knitting time - to complete it.
4 Reasons to Get Out of Your Knitting Comfort Zone
Have you ever found a pattern you really wanted to make, but when you looked at the description you realized it required an unfamiliar technique... so…
Knitting Self-Help: Here’s My Secret
Can you relate to any of these? Do you ever avoid a project because of a technique you’re unsure about? Do you ever let a…
Knitting Fiascos: This Sweater Had Long Sleeves
Sweater knitters, pull up a chair and prepare to hear a familiar tale. My vision for this design was long sleeves. It’s how I imagined…
PSA: There is yarn on my couch
This is a public service announcement: There is yarn in my house. Not just yarn, but visible yarn. It’s where people can see it if…