Everyday Romanticism: Finding Beauty in the Ordinary
Over the years, I’ve struggled to describe my aesthetic as a knitter, designer, photographer, and person. There are often pastels, but not always. I use …
Life of a knitter
8 Knitting Myths Debunked
Like any subculture with a strong identity, the knitting world has a whole host of knitting myths. Let’s take a closer look at several of …
Knitting Without Fear, from Beginner to Expert
When I learned to knit back in 2007, I mostly learned on my own. It was the heyday of knitting blogs and Ravelry had just …
5 Cottagecore Children’s Stories Inspiring My Knitting Designs
I had a great conversation with my friend and fellow designer Julie Robinson earlier this year about where we draw inspiration for our work. The …
4 Tips for Successful Car Knitting
Summertime is well and truly upon us here in the northern hemisphere, and that means a lot of us will be going on vacation. If …
Knitting in Public at My High School Reunion
June 10 was World Wide Knit in Public Day. It was also, coincidentally, my 20th high school reunion. You know what I had to do. …
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 …
Shoes for Showing Off Handknit Socks: Six Suggestions
If you’re an avid sock knitter like I am, you’ve probably faced the same conundrum I have: where can I get some shoes for showing …
January Sip and Stitch: Mitered Squares, Grocery Store Teas, and Pirates Ahoy!
In my previous installments of the monthly sip and stitch posts, I’ve focused on teas from smaller retailers. There are lots of lovely teas that …
Meet the Maker – Teresa Runnett of Classical Songbird Knits
Last year, I joined the Fiber Business Collective, where I met all sorts of fascinating people working in the fiber arts. One very special member …