Summer 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…

We (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…

Another lifetime ago, or so it seems, I used to dye yarn. I began just looking for something to go along with my love of designing. Along the way I re-discovered a love of color. I say “rediscovered” because as a little kid I know I had absolutely no fear of colors or prints and…

This week (May 23 – 29, 2019) on the Lion Brand site we’re featuring travel projects. These include things you can take along and also several bags that can be packed as projects for the road or used to pack for your travels. Included in the assortment of kits are a few new styles as…

Spring, a time of new beginnings… and also sometimes frustratingly fluctuating temperatures. Kits to Knit I love knitting (and wearing) wraps. Lightweight shawls are the perfect accessory to jazz up a Spring jacket and sometimes you still need that little bit of extra protection. These two are favorites of mine as they go perfectly with…

If you enjoy a thinner yarn that still maintains structure then Beautiful You could be a new favorite. This yarn was designed to create garments that would be flattering on all body shapes and sizes. The lighter weight allows it to drape and conform to the body’s lines and curves and swing with fluid movement.…

It’s always so hard to stay quiet when we know a new yarn is coming and we have to keep it a secret! Over here in the office we’ve been eagerly awaiting the moment we could share this particular new yarn with you and now is the time! Fifty Fifty is a super bulky single…

Everyone loves scoring a good deal, right? Now imagine finding deals on your favorite yarns and crafting accessories! Queue up Sheepskate Savings! This is where savvy yarnies can come to find deals on yarns, kits, and accessories. Some deals will stay until they’re sold out, but some will pop up on the page for only…

I don’t know how it is by you guys, but here in the tri-state area it’s cold. Like really, really cold. Sub-zero with the wind chill kind of cold. This means two things: I want to stay inside and I want to make something warm. With that in mind I thought it might be appropriate…

Why wool? What makes this fiber so special and what is the value of wool in yarn? Isn’t it itchy? Will it make you overheat? The world is full of myths surrounding wool fiber Wool & Stitches Wool has this amazing power of elasticity. It allows your stitches to spring back into shape after you…