This post may contain affiliate links. One of the big new year’s resolutions I see going around is people committing to knit or crochet projects using yarn they already have. Whether your stash of yarn takes up a box or a...
Read MoreThis post may contain affiliate links. Originally, I was going to post a giveaway on the blog today. Then, last Friday, the world was turned upside down by the tragedy that unfurled in Newtown, CT. I thought I would write today...
Read MoreThis post may contain affiliate links. They Don’t Have One Even if you never plan on selling a single item online, you should still have a website for your store. More and more people look online for information. Having a...
Read MoreThis post may contain affiliate links. As a crochet & knit designer / tech editor / web designer, I do the majority of my work from home. A functional home office is critical to me for getting as much done as possible. If...
Read MoreThis post may contain affiliate links. At TNNA the folks at the Dark Horse Knits booth were giving out skeins of yarn in slurpee cups along with a pair of knitting needles. The knitting needles were sticking up out of the top...
Read MoreThis post may contain affiliate links. All (well written) patterns list the yarn requirements for a pattern. Maybe you have just shy of that number but really want to give it a go. If you aren’t sure if you have enough...
Read MoreThis post may contain affiliate links. One of the signs of progress on a project is using up yarn. Here are some ideas for things to do with the yarn labels once you are done. 1. Yarn Label Box – I have a small photo box...
Read MoreThis post may contain affiliate links. Any knitter or crocheter eventually does something with stripes. Whether it’s a scarf, hat, or cardigan, here are some fun stripe patterns to play with: 1. Harry Potter Stripes...
Read MoreThis post may contain affiliate links. If you really want to learn knitwear sweater design, these are essential, must-have books: The Knitter’s Guide to Sweater Design by Michelson and Davis – It’s out of...
Read MoreThis post may contain affiliate links. 1. The Classic Seamed Sweater – There is something so neat about seeing how a sleeve cap really does fit. 2. A Top Down Sweater – Because you will get tired of sleeve caps. 3. A...
Read MoreThis post may contain affiliate links. A common question that comes up among crocheters and knitters is wondering whether they have enough yarn for a project. There are mathematical formulas you can use to figure it out, but if...
Read MoreThis post may contain affiliate links. It’s seems like there’s not enough time (or money) to do all the crafting projects I want. Some of the things I want to do are: 1. Paint cocktail napkins – I have paints,...
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