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 …
Life of a knitter
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 …
Four Tips to Keep Knit Shawls from Slipping
When I first started making and wearing shawls, I played around a lot with how to get them to stay put. I tried draping them …
Community: My Knitting Word of the Year
As you might remember from last year, I’m not the biggest fan of New Year’s resolutions. I make them if I feel like it, but …
Meet the Maker: Sharon Miller of Flora Adora Fibers
Welcome to the next installment in a new semi-regular feature here on the blog: interviews with fellow makers! I’m having such fun sitting down with …
A Knitter Learns to Crochet: The Moonwake Shawl
I’ve embarked on my next phase of my crochet learning journey, and this time, I’m working an asymmetrical triangle shawl designed by my friend Rachy …
Are Hand Knit Socks Better than Store Bought Socks?
I’m an avid sock knitter and almost never have empty sock-size needles. In fact, I keep half-finished socks in my purse, just in case I …
Summer Knitting: Five Simple Strategies for Success
It’s May here in Ventura, which means summer heat is not far off. If you’re a casual knitter, you might assume there’s no point to …
Learning to Crochet Part Two: Mistakes are Fun!
In case you missed it, I’ve been learning to crochet again after decades of doing things not quite right. I’m chronicling my journey here on …
Why I Stopped Caring About Age-Appropriate Clothing
Recently, I knit myself a hair bow. I’ve been ogling the cute little patterns from Augustins for a while, and I had some scraps I …