“This Group is a Lifesaver”

That’s the way the women at the Peitz House cancer support center feel about a different kind of support group.  While a group of about 20 women sit together knitting and crocheting, they relax with the uplifting and kind words of others who share stories and laugh.  At the same time they are making shawls,…

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The Generosity of Yarncrafters

Sunday December 7th was our very first Charity Knitting/Crochet day at the Lion Brand Yarn Studio.  We had a great turn out and everyone had a ball. If you live in the New York area and would like to visit the Studio (34 W. 15th Street New York, NY), it’s not too late to participate. …

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5 Last Minute Gift Ideas from YarnCraft #30

In Episode 30 of YarnCraft, our audio-podcast, my co-host Liz and I prepare for the holiday season by discussing great last-minute gift ideas. We’re joined by Cat, host of the popular video podcast Let’s Knit2gether, who tells us about how she started podcasting and about her holiday experiences with handmade gifts. To help with holiday…

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