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The Art of Stash Diving: Mix, Match, and Make From Your Stash
If you’ve been knitting for a while, you know how easy it is to build up a stash that feels like a lot of yarn, but it doesn’t feel like you have usable quantities of yarn. I want to work primarily from my stash in 2026. The stash journey started with my Otaheite Cardigan. I…
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Cable Needle Showdown: Fox & Pine vs. Prym Ergonomic
Cable needles have been the bane of my knitting existence. Over the years, I’ve bought many cable needles: wood, metal, plastic, bent, and straight— none of them was just right for my cable knitting style. Before discussing the two needles I tried, I want to explain what I look for in a cable needle. The…
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Coloured Knitting: When A Vintage Knitting Book isn’t Cozy
Mary Thomas’s Knitting Book, a 1972 reprint of a 1938 work, revealed casual racism through disturbing illustrations. The book reflects oppressive societal norms, prompting the author to confront the intertwining of race and leisure in her knitting experience, emphasizing resilience in a biased world.
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I Tried To Find a Budget Blackwing–Here’s What Happened
My friend Emma introduced me to the Blackwing pencil. Blackwings are her go-pencil. Emma was so enthusiastic about her Blackwings that when I saw some on a visit to a local stationery store, I had to buy one to try out. Why did I do that? My yellow Ticonderoga number 2 pencils couldn’t hold a…
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Knit Happy Summit
I’m excited to announce that I’m teaching at the Knit Happy Summit. I hope you’ll join me at the event. Knit Happy is a free, virtual event designed to help you turn knitting frustration into fun as you learn new skills and boost your confidence. I love online knitting events because they offer the learning…
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A Knitter’s Personal Curriculum
I’ve seen some monthly curricula proposed online, but I knew I’d need more time to work through a deep dive into the subject matter. This fall/winter season, I want to work out an idea I have for knitters and crocheters who like making garments.
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Fix It or Frog It: How I Got My Knitting Mojo Back
When my knitting came to a standstill, I turned to the very process I’d been teaching others. By inspecting, evaluating, and deciding, I discovered a straightforward way to get unstuck and fall back in love with my projects.
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Sight Seeing: New Jersey Sheep & Wool 2025
The barns were full of wonders again at the Garden State Sheep Breeders, Sheep and Fiber Festival, or as I affectionately call it, New Jersey Sheep and Wool. Everywhere I looked there was color, texture, and creative inspiration. I wanted to share a taste of the products vendors offered at this year’s show.
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The Art Of Handmade Summit
I’m excited to announce that I’m teaching at the Hobby School Art of Handmade Summit. You’re invited to spend four days immersed in creativity. The Art of Handmade is a free, virtual event that will run from September 15-19. Over 36 expert makers are teaching workshops covering every corner of the handmade world — from…
