Life of a knitter

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

We’ve entered the tough part of winter in the garden, where the roses have been pruned and the hellebores (and my new camellia bush!) haven’t …

I don’t often make resolutions at the start of the new year, especially those that require me to start a new routine or regimen in …