Do You Really Need Sock Blockers for Your Knit Socks?
I often see confusion about whether knitters need sock blockers to finish their projects. The answer, as with so many things, is really that it …
Posts from: April 2023
New Pattern: Quercus Agrifolia Cowl
For quite a while, knitters have been asking for a cowl to match the Laurel Hat. I’m happy to say the Quercus Agrifolia Cowl is …
Why I Don’t Like “Increase Evenly” as a Knitting Pattern Instruction
When I first started knitting, I spent a lot of time puzzled by the somewhat archaic instructions used in many knitting patterns. I was mostly …
How to Knit an Ear Warmer Using Any Sock Pattern – Free Tutorial
I recently realized that I needed another ear warmer in my life. We’ve had unusually cold weather here in Ventura, but I also like to …
Six Tips for Enjoying a Yarn Crawl
In February, I made a quick trip to Portland to join some friends at the Rose City Yarn Crawl. Despite some weather-related challenges, we had …