We all plan to be knitting comfortable for the remainder of our lives, right? Well Carson Demers has written an ergonomic guide to make sure that is the case. This is a book that every knitter (or crocheter) should own. Knitting Ergonomic Guide I think every knitter knows we could do better on the ergonomics…
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The Sweater History: A Book Review
You may think you know the Sweater history, but I think you will be engaged by the information contained in The Sweater, a History by Jane Merrill and Gail DeMeyere. Unlike the long scholarly slog that is the History of Knitting by Richard Rutt, this book is a pleasure to digest. This book is not…
Pattern Refreshing: My Catalog
I’m embarking on a project pattern refreshing some unsung heroes in my pattern catalog. So much happens after the publication of a design as a pattern that, aside from how how great the original was, it may benefit from pattern refreshing. I have put off even thinking about this for a while because it is a daunting task….
Swatch Workshop! Begins February 27, Runs 4 weeks
Why Swatch Workshop now? Below is additional information, and some answers to why Swatch-Workshop now. Jill Wolcott Knits® Swatch Workshop Now! February 27 through March 26 Use swatches to achieve the knitting and designing projects you want. Swatch Workshop is a 4-week workshop to show you how your swatch is a magical guide through each project. Find joy in the process of knitting swatches and reading their…
Swatch-uCation Now? Begins 2/27/17!
Why Swatch-uCation now? Below is additional information, and some answers to why Swatch-uCation now. Swatch-uCation Now! February 27 through March 26 Use swatches to achieve the knitting and designing projects you want. Swatch-uCation is a 4-week workshop to show you how your swatch is a magical guide through each project. Find joy in the process of knitting swatches and reading their secrets….
Right Project–For You–Right Now
Finding the right project for ourselves at any knitting moment can be tricky. The right project isn’t necessarily what we typically do, what we need to do, or what we think we may be after. Not being keyed into what is the right project can lead to starting projects that might be less than satisfying, or…
Jennie Powell, Indie Yarn and Fiber Dyer
This month I’m introducing you to Jennie Powell, the owner and dyer of Owl About Yarn. These monthly features of other creative businesses are a way for all of us to get to know these wonderful businesses; it has been a long-time interest of mine to explore how other creative people make their way as…
Kristan MacIntyre: Knitting Jeweller
This month I am introducing you to Kristan MacIntyre. Kristan is a knitting jeweller. Doesn’t that make you want to know more? These monthly features of other creative businesses are a way for all of us to get to know these wonderful businesses; It has been a long-time interest of mine to explore how other creative people…
Knitting Ladders and Solutions
Knitting ladders are pretty common when a knitter first undertakes circular knitting. They are almost always caused as the knitter transitions from one needle to the other–or in the case of circular needles, from the end of the round to the beginning of the next. Ladders are usually caused by not being vigilant as the work…
Magic Loop Knitting Pros and Cons
I’ve been doing magic loop knitting on projects that I might normally use a 16″ circular needle or dpns for lately. Why? I’m still trying to heal from the stress to my hands and wrists from packing and unpacking from our move in July. There are things I really like about it. And things I…
Knitting Through (Your Choice Below!)
Most knitters know that knitting through whatever is going on is often the path to solace, peace, serenity, calm. Whatever it is you need. The meditative and repetitive qualities of knitting, and the unfolding of some spectacular thing from the work of our hands, is a constant. If you are a regular knitter (even if…
Making It Right
I like making it right. I like things to be a certain way. It almost doesn’t matter what we’re talking about I either care how it is done, or totally don’t care. I am most often not terrifically particular about how it gets done. It doesn’t have to be “right” as long as comes out…
