We’ve all got bad habits when it comes to crafting — those little things we do that make our crafting lives harder, but that we just can’t seem to stop doing. Personally, I have “startitis” — I cast on project after project, no matter how many I’ve already got going on. As a result, I’ve…

It began subtly, but over time the pain escalated in my right hand. After knitting, my fingers ached and were swollen. Given what I did every day—a lot of knitting, computer work, and piano practice —this didn’t strike me as unusual, but when I decreased these activities, the pain and swelling remained. I saw a…

It’s almost October, and that means it’s time to get ready for the most wonderful time of the year — Halloween! If you also love all things mysterious and spooky, you’re probably looking for some projects so you can make your house a scary and haunted place. We’ve got baskets and bowls, ornaments and wreaths,…

Today is National Dog Day, a day to celebrate “all dogs, mixed breed and pure” as well as raise awareness about rescue and adoption, fight breed bans, and recognize all the ways dogs make our lives better. So why not pamper your pup today with one of these projects? Whether you knit or crochet, want…

Crafting around kittens (or cats of any age) can be a challenge, with the little guys playing with your yarn while you’re trying to work. But they’re so cute you can’t stay mad, and a lot of crafters love their feline friends. That’s what the Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in the UK is banking…

Greetings fellow yarn fanatics! While I’ve been enjoying a trip to Sweden, where fiber arts and crafts seem to be everywhere, I’ve been missing the blog tremendously… And so I was so thrilled to hear from the one-of-a-kind Kara over at Petals to Picots about this unfathomably adorable crochet cocoon and cap project! This project, which…

Do you remember being a kid and wanting to proclaim that you were “best friends” with someone? In grade school I had friendships with 2 girls, and I searched high and low for a Best Friends Forever heart necklace that was divided 3 ways.  When the holidays come around, I feel that familiar feeling of…

Why You Totally Have to Tote Today has brought another scorcher to New York City.  I’m normally scurrying around, carrying all kinds of things in heavy clothes with lots, and lots, of pockets (Yes, you could call me a… Pocket Monster). But in this kind of heat, who can get away with it? The only…

The First Rule of Scarf of the Month Club is… Tell everybody about Scarf of the Month Club! We are so delighted to tell you about the incredible Scarf of the Month Club, a series of free scarf/cowl patterns that are created by one of our very favorite yarn artists, The Stitchin’ Mommy along with Oombawka Design. Sign up for one free…

Welcome to Day 3 of our 12 Kits of Christmas in July celebration! As much of America braces for the heat dome headed our way, one might be thinking: “Yarn?! It’s too hot for yarn!” But while it’s too hot to do anything outside,  crocheting & knitting are ideal hobbies to chill out in front of…