Shortly after first learning to knit, I purchased my first “hank” of yarn – this is yarn that comes in a big loop, twisted in a coil formation (pictured below on the…
Let’s say you’ve knit some scarves, cowls, maybe even some hats, and now you’re looking for something that’s a bit more “next level”. But maybe you’re not quite ready to make a…
A couple of years ago I wrote a blog post all about the basics of double-stranding (if you are brand new to this idea/technique, I highly recommend checking it out!). I dove…
Snow is still on the ground here in Maine but soon Spring will be here and so I thought it was a great time to talk about some new cotton and linen…
When picking a yarn for a project, there are two main components you need to consider. The first is the weight of yarn that is used in the pattern and the second…