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What’s Velvet Yarn Like?
A Complete Review of Faux Velvet Yarn Velvet yarn is taking the craft stores by storm. It’s a luxe looking yarn that has great color and depth. It’s super soft, and it doesn’t…
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Pumpkin Patch in the Park
Knitted Pumpkins are Popping Up Everywhere Makers are gearing up for Fall with handmade pumpkins, and of course, I am no exception. One of the reasons I love our home in Pennsylvania is…
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Defining My Style
A Way to Sift and Sort Through All of the Patterns Making our own clothing and accessories is a direct path to acquiring the wardrobe of our dreams. There are a lot of…
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The Blanket Blahs
You’ve Heard of Sleeve Island…But Now I’ve Got the Blanket Blahs If you’ve have ever knitted a sweater, you are probably familiar with the term “sleeve island”…but even if you aren’t, I think…
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Sewing Review: NH Patterns Cali Midi Skirt with Slits
What It’s Like to Sew and Wear this Cali Midi Skirt from NH Patterns! Wow is this Cali Midi Skirt Fun to Make and Wear! I was a little nervous about making this…
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What Learning to Sew Is Teaching Me About Knitting
As I Learn a New Skill I’m Taken Back to the Many Lessons Knitting Has Taught Me Along the Way By no means have I learned all there is to learn about knitting.…
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Branding Update
Stick Around for Upcoming Brand Changes! In my efforts to get more serious around here, I’m making some investments. The first is updating the look of my branding and putting together some actual…
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Review: KnitPicks Nickel Options Interchangeable Short Circular Set
The Interchangeable Knitting Needles Designed for Hats and Small Projects Recently I’ve been on a hat knitting tear. I love quick projects, especially when you need to build up knitting momentum. Hats are…
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How I Fix My Folded Brims in Place
Learn How to Knit Your Brim Together Without a Provisional Cast On I don’t like the provisional cast on. There, I said it. This cast on is a pain for me to work.…
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Bubble Stitch Baby Blanket Pattern
An Easy Yet Elegant Free, Download the Bubble Stitch Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern I’ve had my eye on the bubble stitch for quite some time now but didn’t know just what I wanted…