The Paranoid Dad and I have been brainstorming ideas for having a richer holiday experience with the kids without a huge emphasis on gifts and getting. My son, in particular, needs to learn more about the joy of giving and the joy of this beautiful ... Read More
Three Thrifty Ways To Increase Your Yarn Stash
Within the community of knitters and crocheters, "yarn stash," or sometimes just "stash," is an actual term. It refers to the amount of yarn one has hiding in the closet or under the bed, likely in an attempt to keep one's significant other from ... Read More
Learn to Crochet With Free, Online Resources
When I was pregnant with my son more than 16 years ago, I wanted to learn to knit. He was my first baby and I figured all good moms should know how to make baby blankets and booties. I tried to teach myself… what a disaster! I prayed my lack of ... Read More
6 Necessary Knitting and Crochet Notions That Won’t Break Your Budget
Over the years I have found that just a few, small items help me with my knitting projects. You can find these at stores like Jo-Ann, Michael's, Hobby Lobby, and similar stores. I've included Amazon links here so you can see what I use and for price ... Read More
My Felted Bag Knitting Project: Care to join me?
Several years ago when I was on a crazy knitting binge, I purchased some truly beautiful, 100% wool, blue and cream yarn at a yarn store, along with instructions for a felted bag knitting project. Eagerly, I sat down and began, but since the pattern ... Read More
Spinning Your Own Yarn: How to get started
Spinning is one of those skills that, once ubiquitous, has become something of a novelty. In the past, spinning your own yarn with a drop spindle or spinning wheel was as common as cooking dinner. Everybody used to spin. If you are alive on the ... Read More
March Skill of the Month: Learn a new handicraft
Now that we are in our third month of Skill of the Month, I probably shouldn't be surprised that I get all giddy and excited with each new skill! Right now I can barely contain my excitement because this month we're focusing on 4 popular ... Read More
