Around 5 years ago or so I was introduced to my first chainette-construction yarn. I was so surprised by it because it was a thicker yarn (in terms of the actual size…
If you’ve ever had to ‘frog’ a project (i.e, rip it out) after it’s already been blocked, then your yarn doesn’t quite look the same, does it?! It gets crimped/kinky, and if…
The longer you knit, the more knitting-related supplies you accumulate. Yarn, needles, notions, books – you can easily get overwhelmed with the amount of supplies you collect over the years! I’ve tried…
Over 7 years ago I first published Jessie’s Girl! This oversized, sleeveless pullover is one of my favorite things to wear in the warmer months. It’s perfect over a tank and although…
In this post I’m going to talk about why it’s often recommended to alternate skeins when working with hand-dyed yarn, either by blending/fading or by alternating skeins throughout the project. I’ll also…