What’s on my knitting needles? The Rift Tee by Jacqueline Cieslak in Caravan by Diamond Luxury Yarns. This is color #11 and is a faded denim in the shade and a brighter blue in sunlight. It’s going to match almost everything in my wardrobe. I can’t wait to wear it! The Rift Tee is…
What do Spa Washcloths have to do with bathroom décor? Let’s chat about that! A friend of mine moved recently and complained about the amount of space the spa bathtub takes up in her new bathroom. She doesn’t take long baths and a larger shower would work better for her. If we change it’s…
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…
Using more than one color of yarn in your knitting project? Dreading having to weave in all those ends? Carry that yarn up the side! If the yarn color you’re knitting with will be used again in six or fewer rows, it can be carried. Don’t cut the yarn and leave an end to weave…
Let’s reduce your UFOs and WIPs! What’s the difference between a UFO and a WIP? The standard answer is UnFinished Objects (UFOs) are projects you plan to finish, eventually. Works In Progress (WIPs) are items you’re regularly knitting. But it’s more complicated than that! Your situation and personality have an impact. Let’s Talk Situation…
Hemlock Swiss Silk, a Suddenly Single Skein of Yarn found a match with the Hitchhiker Shawl pattern by Martina Behm. This color is a variegated yarn, in Swiss Silk by Handmaiden Fine Yarn. The Hitchhiker shawl is so popular it’s hard to believe I’ve never knit it before. You do need to pay attention to…
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….
