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…
Earlier this year I published the Low-Key vest! It’s a split hem pullover vest featuring bands of garter stitch ridges (and it was my inspiration for the Low-key Cowl too!)… …and I…
A few weeks ago I was at one of my local yarn shops (LYS), Mother of Purl, looking for some new yarn to use for making a special birthday present. I knew…
Through the years I’ve taught many people of all ages how to knit, so I thought I’d outline some of my favorite teaching tips! Whether you’re thinking of teaching a friend or…
I’m a big fan of blocking. Blocking is what takes your finished knits from “ok” to “wow”! In this blog post I’ll share some of the basics of blocking, as well as…