Caravan by Diamond Luxury Yarns, color number 11, a yarn I’ve never knit with before. Knitting with a new yarn can be a fun or disappointing experience. One of my favorite yarn stores, YARN Texas, was having a sale. A sale is always a great time to try something new. Lately I’ve been buying yarn…
Knitting is an excellent way to relax after dealing with all of the difficult situations of modern life. It’s a hobby that impacts your mental and physical health in a positive way. Make choices that allow your knitting to be relaxing. Tips to keep your knitting relaxing! Pick the right pattern Invest in high quality…
What’s your favorite yarn made of? When I was a newer knitter, in a well stocked yarn shop, I was easily distracted by the colors and textures available. I bought whatever I liked without thinking about how it knit up and how it would wear. That meant I had to search for projects to fit…
Have lots of yarn? There’s that old phrase, “If you’ve got it, flaunt it!” I have many lovely yarns waiting for the perfect project to come along. Lots of bright colors, fun textures and different fibers make up my yarn collection. I bet you have a great collection too. Let’s show off that yarn! Until…
I’ve decided to add more olive green to my wardrobe. I bought a pair of olive jeans, so many different cuts and shades are available. I got mine on sale. Of course, I immediately started searching for olive green yarn! A hand knit shawl would really help my new jeans blend with my existing wardrobe….
Beach Walk Cowl is on my needles this week. It’s a fun knit. Simple enough to knit while watching TV if you’re an experienced knitter. It has some lace work to keep it interesting. I chose a new to me yarn called Sensible Sock by Savvy Skeins. It’s 80% Merino wool and 20% Nylon, a…
We had a stretch of unusually warm weather for a couple of weeks. Happily this week the cooler weather has returned. Now it’s cool enough to wear hand knit wool socks again. This is one of my favorite pair. I purchased the yarn from this indie dyer, LolaDoodles. Sadly she no longer sells on Etsy. She…
Last February I knit these socks and posted about the process. They were knit cuff down. Details are in this post, Hand Knit Basic Socks. I’ve worn them several times and been hand washing them and laying them flat to dry. Not much effort for the enjoyment of good fitting and good feeling socks! I…
This project is once again an example of selecting a pattern after the yarn has been purchased. I was so excited about the softness and intense colors of this hand dyed Madeline Tosh Sock yarn. So I bought it. I read the label but what didn’t stick in my mind is that it’s 100% Merino. …
Cowls are a type of scarf. Sometimes called Gators/Gaitors or Endless Scarves they pull on over your head and you never have to worry about them falling off or unwinding. No bulky scarf ends to fit under your jacket either! This cowl is being knit with a lovely yarn I received as a gift, MadelineTosh…
