We’re talking about yarn substitution all month long here on the blog, but I knew when I was planning out […]
Three Quick Tips for Photographing Knitwear in Tricky Light
One of the oft-repeated maxims of photography is that you need natural light. While that’s generally true, and I’ve written […]
My Knitflixing Recommendations
I’m an incurable knitflixer and have been since almost I first started knitting. Before we even had a word for […]
Test Knitters Tell All: Part One
I’ve been thinking a lot about test knitters lately. In particular, I’ve been puzzling over what makes for a good […]
My Favorite Stitch Markers for Knitting
I love working with pretty stitch markers, which feel like jewelry for my knitting projects. Here’s a roundup of my current favorites.
Say Hello to the Serenity Mitts
Here are links to find the Serenity Mitts on Payhip, Etsy, and Ravelry. Read more below to learn about the inspiration behind the shawl and all the details that will help you decide whether this pattern is a good fit for your knitting needs.
#WinterventionKAL and a Free Hat Knitting Pattern
This winter, to chase away the blues, I’m hosting a knit-along and sharing a free hat pattern in celebration.
Moths in My Knitting
Recently, I found a little hole in the end of one of my mittens. A moth had gotten to it at some point in the last 8 years.
Don’t Let Imposter Syndrome Derail Your Knitting Adventure
Michelle Obama’s been out on her book tour lately, and she said something that really struck me: she still struggles with imposter syndrome.
Friday Faves – December 14, 2018
I don’t pretend to be some sort of tastemaker here on Ye Olde Internets, but I do spend an awful lot of time here and see a lot of neat stuff. I thought it would be nice to use my Friday posts to highlight groups of cool things I see online, whether they’re patterns, notions, knitflixing material, good audiobooks, or other things I think my knitter friends might enjoy.
This week: six recently-released mitten patterns I’m drooling over!