We all learn the proverb “if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again” as children. There is a lot of musing time as one is recuperating from surgery. It has reminded me of some projects that got put aside because I couldn’t figure out some aspect of them, or I didn’t have the time…
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There Are No Shortcuts in Knitting
In my therapy session recently, I said, “there are no shortcuts in knitting. You have to make every stitch.” Of course that is basically true of everything in life, but it seemed something I should explore more deeply — which means I’ve been thinking about it in my free time. What? No Shortcuts? Can you…
Muscle Memory, Batching, Processes, & Focus
Did you know that batching and working through processes allow you to develop muscle memory around tasks or other things? It is why it is often suggested that you do like things at the same time. I’ve been putting together my Color of the Day posts for June. Yep, I do them all at once!…
Yarn Fiber Processing: The Basics
You may not ever think about yarn fiber processing, or it may be something you pay attention to, but it is quite important to what your yarn will and won’t do. I am by no means an expert, and like all things, yarn fiber processing has pros and cons for every step, and you should…
Unorthodox Approach to Blocking
Today Mitch caught me employing an unorthodox approach to wet blocking. I put a swatch I’ve been working on into a bath this morning, and then moved on to working on projects in my office. A while later (the water was still warm-ish), Mitch commented that he didn’t think he’d ever seen the needles go…
Janine Bajus aka The Feral Knitter
This month I’m introducing you to Janine Bajus, aka The Feral Knitter, she’s an author, designer, teacher, online shop owner, and all around a Fair Isle colorwork enthusiast. 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…
Acknowledging Your True Self
Life seems to me to be a huge voyage of self-discovery, all leading me to having to acknowledge my True self. Most of this isn’t news. What I am discovering is that if I acknowledge my True self and how it reacts to any task, chore, thing to do, etc., then I am more likely…
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….
Knitting: Are We Done (There) Yet?
Are we done yet? Isn’t that almost the next thing we think after we get over the excitement about starting something? This is true everywhere in our lives, not just our knitting. The time it takes to knit something means we have more time to be in the “are we done yet” segment of the project. Done…
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…
How Ideas Develop?
Some form of this question is probably the most-asked query creative types get. I have my own systems for how ideas develop, and I have a feeling my process would strike horror or terror into others’ hearts! I saw this on Facebook this week, and after thinking about it a while, decided to post it…
