Donating Your Extra Yarn

A few weeks ago, I was talking to my mom’s best friend, Shirley. Like many avid knitters and crocheters, she’s been collecting yarn for years, buying a few balls here and there, saving them for the day she can put them to good use. But lately, Shirley told me, she’s just feeling overwhelmed by the…

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Perfect Sweaters for Your Body

Everyone knows that dressing for your body shape is important, but crafting for your body shape is even more important.  It’s easy enough to try on something in the store and say, “This is so flattering” or “This does not suit my body shape”, but when you’re planning on working on a sweater for hours…

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Photo Round-Up: Yummy Yarn-Inspired Cakes

Recently, while browsing Ravelry, I read a thread all about scrumptious cakes decorated to look like yarn and yarncrafting accessories. Some of these cakes were SO incredible, I just had to share them with you. (Click on the photos or highlighted text below to learn more about the cakes and their creators.) The first was…

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