Life of a Knitter Archives - Page 6 of 10

The Berry Scone Shawl, an asymmetrical triangle with stripes of lace, bobbles, and seed stitch, is draped around a white dressmaker's form. It's knit up in a desaturated burgundy color that's reminiscent of baked berries.

August Community Feature – Your Beautiful Projects!

A woman's small, plump, white hands work on knitting the beginnings of a lavender hand-knit sock.

Why Do You Take Knitting Photos?

A top-down image of pastel knit items - a gray hat, a light blue hat, and pink socks - surrounded by paper ephemera and white roses on top of a white marble countertop.

My Favorite Cheap Photography Tool

A woman in a black baseball cap, gray sweater, and black leggings sits knitting on a rocky outcropping with the ocean and some dramatic, looming clouds behind her.

Nine Tips for Successful Travel Knitting (Updated for 2025)

A top-down image of a pale yellow crocheted child's sweater with a pink knit child's sweater folded on top and a cream-colored ball of yarn. They're surrounded by a teacup full of coffee, a plate with tiny baked treats, and antique paper ephemera.

Why I Sometimes Choose Acrylic Yarn

A crocheted shawl in shades of cream, green, and several pink varieties is laid out, slightly rumpled, on a white marble surface. It's surrounded by a teapot with a texture that looks like a sea urchin, an empty teacup, several yellow roses, and a couple antique rose botanical prints.

A Knitter Learns to Crochet: The Moonwake Shawl

A jumbled pile of three pairs of lacy socks in cream, pink, and brown.

Are Hand Knit Socks Better than Store Bought Socks?

Three pairs of socks—one mint green, one pink, and one green with brown and yellow speckles—are laid out in a staggered stairstep fashion on top of a white marble countertop. They're surrounded by small white roses.

Summer Knitting: Five Simple Strategies for Success

A collection of yarn, antique books, and white roses arranged in a gentle curve against a gray background. In the center is a glass cloche full of small yarn balls.

Let’s Talk About Our Amazing, Awful Yarn Stashes

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Life of a Knitter

August Community Feature – Your Beautiful Projects!

Why Do You Take Knitting Photos?

My Favorite Cheap Photography Tool

Nine Tips for Successful Travel Knitting (Updated for 2025)

Why I Sometimes Choose Acrylic Yarn

A Knitter Learns to Crochet: The Moonwake Shawl

Are Hand Knit Socks Better than Store Bought Socks?

Summer Knitting: Five Simple Strategies for Success

Let’s Talk About Our Amazing, Awful Yarn Stashes

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