Yarncrafting Costumes: Designing an Octopus Headpiece

With Halloween just around the corner, I’m very excited to share the latest piece of my yarncrafting costume adventures with you — an octopus headpiece. Costuming is a year-round experience for me, and I love that Halloween invites everyone to join the fun! For a costume party held right after my birthday, I wanted to…

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Project Knitwell and Lion Brand Comfort with Yarn

Any knitter can tell you that their craft can have healing properties, and Project Knitwell works to bring the that to people in stressful situations. The group works with patients, family members, and caregivers to use knitting as a way to find some needed distraction during worrisome times. Project Knitwell works with MedStar Georgetown University…

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Curvy Girl Knit-Along, Week 4: Cables!

What’s up, curvy knitters? We’re back again with the Curvy Girl KAL. It’s week 4, and we’re on to the front of our sweater! How did you do with the last section? Did you finish your back piece? It’s great to be moving on to the cable portions now, since they add a little interest…

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