This is the time of Winter where I wish I had more socks. Thick cozy socks to wear with clogs and boots. Thinner socks to wear with shoes. I’m imagining “basic socks.” In my mind “basic socks” have a bit of ribbing and then are smooth for a few inches on the calves. The first…
Yes! My yarn collection is obviously out of control. So let’s talk about how you can minimize this problem in your life. I recommend selecting the project before the yarn. If that fails and you find that you already own three different shades of your favorite color, be sure to select a pattern that will…
I’ve been honored to have my work featured in several more Treasuries on Etsy. Here are the links to the latest Treasuries. Etsy is a hand made online marketplace filled with wonderful finds. Treasuries are created by Etsy members to showcase cool handmade or supply items they’ve found on Etsy. A Treasury is a collection…
It’s rainy and cold here. For the sake of the “trick or treaters” I hope the weather clears up. Hope you have a fun day no matter what your weather is like! Cold and rain being warded off by a warm hat!
Earlier this week I sat at the soccer field watching practice and trying to knit a hat from the top down. I have happy customers who’ve bought my hats knit from the ribbing up. So why create a new pattern? I have some hat yarn, but it might not be enough for all of that…
Congratulations on knitting or purchasing a hand knit item. Whether that’s a hat, a scarf, a felted bowl or felted purse now that you own it you need to take care of it. That’s not hard if you know what to do! There is no set schedule for washing your hand knit items, it depends…
These have been described as ugly. If they only knew they might cry. So sad. Perhaps they are just too dark, but they won’t show dirt! Read about my goals for these hand knit slippers in Felted Slippers for Fall. The person that was gifted these says that they are warm and very comfortable. That…
Felted slippers are on my mind as the weather starts to get a bit cooler. Many years ago when I took a knitting class one of the first projects was slippers. I guess it helped us practice stockinet stitch and garter stitch and seaming. Now that I’m thinking of making felted slippers I’m wondering if…
I am currently knitting an olive green Button Scarf. It’s knit out of a chunky wool blend that’s a bit fuzzy. The fuzz can get in the way during the knitting process. KNIT TIP: If you are a new knitter I recommend sticking with yarn that is smooth and doesn’t split easily. That way you’ll…
Fingerless Gloves have a certain innate coolness. I’m knitting another pair, love them. This pair is knit in a steel blue yarn that has slubs of orange and white in it. Unfortunately I will be frogging them. What I mean is that I will rip them out. Rip it, rip it, rip it gives you…
