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
Coming this Saturday: Learn to spin yarn in this FREE webinar!
Join expert knitter/spinner Beth Buck and me this coming Saturday, March 14, for a free webinar all about spinning yarn! Learn to spin yarn from a pro! Beth recently wrote about getting started with spinning and in this webinar, she will provide ... 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
