Hello, everyone! Happy December. As I frantically work to finish my Christmas knitting, I wanted to make some time to think about what's going to be on my needles next. So, I have compiled a list of four knitters that you might not know about yet, in the spirit of finding some new projects for… Continue reading Four Knitting Designers You Might Not Know
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Knitter’s Pride Ginger Deluxe Interchangeable Set
opening an early birthday present Welcome back to the blog. This is my 30th post! Can you believe it? I have had so much fun writing and creating this space for all things knit and crochet. Today, I wanted to share with you all an exciting new addition to my tool kit. Recently, I received… Continue reading Knitter’s Pride Ginger Deluxe Interchangeable Set
Knitting and Crocheting as a Sensory Experience
examining yarn crafts through a mindful lens Hello, yarn enthusiasts! Today I have a little bit of a different post for you. I have been wanting to write this one for a while. This is an important post for me because my craft is my meditation. The time I spend with my hooks and needles… Continue reading Knitting and Crocheting as a Sensory Experience
Eyelet Baby Blanket
revisiting a finished project for which I reverse-engineered a pattern Happy Friday morning, everyone! Today, I want to take a look back at a baby blanket I finished in March 2019. This was a gift I knitted for my new baby cousin. I decided to write my own pattern for this project, which I have… Continue reading Eyelet Baby Blanket
Fair Isle 20th Anniversary Hat
a look at the finished product! Hello everyone! I am so happy to be writing this post today. I really need this space for calm and color right now, given the tense four days of impending American election results. Things are looking up, though, and I have an exciting weekend ahead of me; my husband… Continue reading Fair Isle 20th Anniversary Hat
Hatdana by Bayron Handmade
I am so excited to share this finished project with you all today! Last week, I was browsing through my Ravelry favorites, trying to find a fun, quick project to make, when I remembered I favorited this fantastic hat-bandana-kerchief combo. I downloaded the pattern and two days later, I had my very own knitted "hatdana."… Continue reading Hatdana by Bayron Handmade
Classic Ribbed Hat by Purl Soho
a wardrobe staple that knits up quickly Hello everyone! Today I wanted to drop in and talk about this quick hat I finished recently. I have been working like crazy over the past few weeks, from finishing the Knot Stitch Baby Blanket, to this hat, and making some Easy-Peasy Dishcloths as well. As of completing… Continue reading Classic Ribbed Hat by Purl Soho
How to Decrease in Knitting
a tutorial on two popular methods for decreasing stitches in knitting Welcome! Today's tutorial is how to decrease in knitting. Decreasing is the method by which one lessens the number of workable stitches, and can be used in a myriad of projects such as hats, socks, sweaters, lace, mittens, shawls and so much more. The… Continue reading How to Decrease in Knitting
Knot Stitch Baby Blanket
a textured and soft baby knit by Short Rounds Knitwear Welcome back! Today I am featuring this knot stitch baby blanket I recently finished for a friend. I fell in love with the rich green color of the yarn, the overall texture of the knot stitches, and the ease with which this blanket came together.… Continue reading Knot Stitch Baby Blanket
How I Wet Block A Finished Project
a technique for finishing knitted and crocheted items Wet blocking is a rather new technique to me, and since incorporating it into my finishing process, I wished I would have learned about it sooner! There are three main ways to block knit/crochet items: steam blocking, spray blocking, and wet blocking. Today, I am going to… Continue reading How I Wet Block A Finished Project
