Lion Brand Yarn Spotting

One of the funny things about working at a yarn company is that you start recognizing yarns all over the place. I recently received a cozy crocheted hat, that I suspected was Vanna’s Choice in Rust.  My only doubt came from the fact that my aunt, who gave me the hat, does not crochet.  Then minutes later…

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Don’t Panic: A List of Resources

I thought long and hard about whether I wanted to write this particular post. You see, I really, really like talking to you all and helping you with your knitting and crochet questions. I like hearing about the project you’re making for your son on the East Coast, or your daughter in the Coast Guard.…

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Yoga, Tai Chi, Meditation…and Knitting!

A site we like called Everyday Health, promotes knitting and crocheting for health reasons alongside some better-known stress reduction techniques.  This article talks about the health benefits of the crafts that we love. Here is another article that points to the impact of expressing your creativity on your health and also mentions knitting and crocheting.…

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