How to Understand Yarn Weights and some Suggested Uses
After years of crocheting everything under the sun, I decided that I wanted to learn how to knit. So, I did what any reasonable person would do and started with…a sweater. Not a simple scarf,…
How to Tie a perfect Slipknot for any Yarn Project
As I sit down to write this, I have Julie Andrews from “The Sound of Music” going through my head — “Let’s start at the very beginning, a very good place to start” – singing…
My Favorite Yarn Tools – Everything you Need to Get Started
You know that feeling when you reach for your favorite pair of sweatpants only to find that they are dirty and laundry day isn’t for another three days? That’s how I feel when my favorite…
Spotlight on Charity – Comforting Cancer Survivors with Knitted Knockers
I have a confession to make – I absolutely hate being stuck somewhere with nothing to do. So, over the years, I have learned to always have a knitting or crochet project with me, just…
Solving the Yarn Tension Mystery – How to Maintain Consistency in your Projects
Picture this – it’s summer of 2006 and my brother is getting married! I’ve been racing around with concert tours and picking out music to play during his wedding. And, of course, I decided that…