Because Mistakes are Opportunities in Disguise
Knitter Karen 
I imagine some of you aren’t experiencing a heat wave right now. I am. It seems like there was a lot of unusually hot weather this summer, not just for me, or the US, but around the globe. It’s made it hard for me to think. And to write. Or knit. Many summers, especially during … Read more
Your knitting needles are an important investment in your lifelong knitting hobby/wellness practice. With proper care, they’ll last through many projects and even many hands. They could even become heirloom needles passed on to grandchildren! Organized Knitting Needle Storage Prevents Frustration There are soo many reasons why you should store your needles in an organized … Read more
Like many others, I believed that wool yarn is itchy and causes many allergies. But a bunch of studies have come out recently showing that superfine or finer Merino wool yarn is good for eczema, which I have, does not cause allergies, and helps people sleep better.
Knitting is a very forgiving hobby. You don’t have to do it well, you just have to do it and accept where you are. It’ll change. You’ll get better and your life will be richer for it.!
Sometimes people use the words “wool” and “yarn” interchangeably. So what is wool yarn? And is yarn the same as wool?
If your yarn ball or skein isn’t contained, you are in for some real problems. In this article, we’ll go over the why and the how of yarn bras – for yarn balls and skeins.
Why use wool knitting yarn? In the midst of a heat wave, it’s hard to imagine why knitting with wool would be a good choice. But wool has many benefits.
Us knitters, and other yarnists, frequently have a bit of an addiction problem. We love yarn.
“How to Knit” books cover the basics of how to make a knit stitch, a purl stitch, casting on, casting off. They might give you more, they might not.
Some of you really want loooong straight needles.
I’m mystified.