September is in full swing. School is back in session and Fall festivities are taking place. Before you know it those Jack’O’Lanterns and candied apples will be sparkly lights, cookies, and wrapping paper. I’m all about this time of the year, “Sweater Season,” if you will. I love the coziness, the activities, and planning events…
Read MorePeople often think of garter stitch as basic, beginner, or maybe even a bit boring. Not so! While garter stitch may very well be the first stitch you learn how to knit that doesn’t make it any less beautiful. From cardigans to pullovers, these 5 knit sweaters prove that garter stitch isn’t just for beginners!…
Read MoreMaking baby things is very satisfying. There’s a few reasons for this: The items are small, so it’s [nearly] instant gratification The most simple shapes and stitches look adorable made that small Babies can’t tell you they don’t like the color you picked If you’re gauge is off and you make the item too large…
Read MoreThere’s an abundance of information out there on the Internet and that includes plenty of references for knitting as well. However, that doesn’t always mean that finding what you’re looking for is easy, so we’ve done a little detective work for you. Below is a list of sources for tutorials and videos that will get…
Read MoreWould you consider going back to school? What if you could go back to school to become a certified knitting and/or crochet instructor?! Sign us up! The CYC (Craft Yarn Council) offers a Certified Instructors Program (CIP) that will get you started with everything you need to get out there and start teaching new knitters…
Read MoreSummer is in high gear here on the east coast. The days are hot, the nights are hot. It’s just all around hot. That means outfits that look great without a lot of effort and aren’t too close fitting for a breezy feel are my go-to. The kits below are some of my personal favorites…
Read MoreWe (definitely me) often can get wrapped up in what’s new and shiny. New patterns and kits are promoted and older ones get forgotten, even though you may have at one point been crazy in love with them. Today I’m going to look at a few “classics” that are warmer weather friendly. Navajo Blanket Shrug…
Read MorePhew, gauge swatching is officially over with! Now onto the math… via GIPHY Guys…one thing I hate more than gauge swatching…math. I’ll admit it now, I’m awful at it, always have been and always will be. That’s why I wanted to keep this blanket very simple with garter stitch. To find out how many stitches…
Read MoreHave you ever walked into a store and immediately fallen in love with something and thought to yourself, why should I spend money on this when I can make it? Well, that happened to me this past weekend and that’s what inspired this series! Home Goods will forever be my weakness, it’s like Target for…
Read MoreWarmer weather is officially here…well, coming depending on where you are! Here on the East Coast, the weather has been pretty nice (a whopping 60 degrees) the past few days and I am LOVING it! via GIPHY Dressing for spring can be hard! You never really know what type of weather you’re going to get,…
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