Hopefully you’ve had a chance to meet Lucina and Celeste, our two new fingering weight yarns from Space Cadet Creations. We always love the creativity and talent that goes into […]
Introducing “Leaving” and Miss Babs Northumbria DK
Well, it’s the first day of summer, it’s hot, and just about the last thing I want to do today is think about wool. Here in Northern California we are […]
Visiting… and Spinning Beginner Yarn
Veronica here again. First off, let me say it was so nice to visit the DC area and fibre space. I got to see so many friends, both at the […]
Meet the Kandahar Combat Knitters
I’ll bet you’ve never knitted while riding in a Humvee or an F16, while wearing a gas mask or cleaning a gun. Lieutenant Commander Jenn Almy, Combat Knitter and Family […]
Love is…
Where you wear your heart? I don’t care if it’s totally cliche. If there’s any time to pull together a collection of heart patterns, it’s now. Knit and crochet designers […]
Gearing up for Stitches West
Here in northern California, everyone’s excited about Stitches West. People at my knitting group are carefully planning out when to go to beat the crowds, which booths to visit first, and trying […]
Spring 2011 Color Trend Report
I know when it’s miserable out, spring and summer can seem all too far away. Fear not! Now’s the best time to start planning ahead for simple light sweaters and […]
Resolution Progress?
It’s the same every January. We all talk about our knitting goals for the new year, and then … do we all promptly forget them? For example, lots of you […]
With apologies to Dr. Seuss
I hear some people don’t like knitting sleeves. I’ve heard of sweater projects languishing, armless (or worse – with only one sleeve), for months or years. Let’s be honest, I’ve […]
Mittens
I might have a problem. On the one hand (haha), I love colorwork mittens. They’re a great way to show off pretty yarn and fun designs. On the other hand, […]
Hello Space Cadets!
Veronica here. Remember me? I miss you guys! Even though I am far, far away in California (where I’ll try to refrain from telling you how nice and warm and […]