Have you seen hand-dyed or handspun yarn??? *Heart eyes emoji* Hand-dyed yarn is a stunning combination of colors by professional independent yarn dyers. These are luxury yarns so they’re more conducive to personal projects than items for EB Knits, but wow, are there tons of stunning yarns out there! I’ve only purchased a few skeins of hand-dyed yarn as of June 2020, but I can’t wait to support other yarn dyers as I grow in my knitting journey and find more time for personal projects!
Read MoreI focus solely on using eco-friendly yarns and this means continually seeking and experimenting with new yarn fibers from naturally and ethically sourced wool to organic and upcycled cotton to the latest fibers like lyocell, I have worked with and knit up a variety of fibers to determine which are the environmentally friendly, ethical and conducive to work with!
Read MoreSo, you picked out some yarn and ordered a set of needles. You fumbled over some stitches and made a scarf and then got a little better with a video hat tutorial. But what comes next? How do you read your stitches? Where do you go from here? In the second step of the Advice for the Newbie Knitter Series, I’ll walk you through how to figure out what your next project should be.
Read MoreMy quarantine goal was to finish a specific sweater I had been working on for months, the Evening in the Village Turtleneck pullover by Two of Wands. Finally, I’ve finished but it required some major sweater surgery and re-knitting attempts, but now it fits and I can finally say it’s done. I wanted to share my review of this pattern and my experience knitting this design. I share advice on the pattern if you’re interested in knitting your own and a timeline of the process in case you’re just interested in the process.
Read MoreThis guide is a compilation of the advice I wish I knew on my first ever trip to Michael’s to purchase yarn and needles as a very first time knitter. Here are a few steps and resources for the beginner knitter that I wish I knew when I started out on the DIY journey.
Read More2019 was a groundbreaking year in my knitting journey! I learned so many new aspects of the craft of knitting as well as areas of the knitting community. Last year included working with my first indie-dyed yarn, first sweater, understanding yarn weight, finding a direction for my business I’m passionate about, picking scarves back up, starting an in stock section of my shop and so much more!
Read MoreAs I’ve become more immersed in the knitting world, I’ve invested in quality tools after much research. Below you can find my reviews on the tools I’ve chosen to work with.
Read MoreSlow knitting is about being conscious of the materials you use and where you source from. Are you supporting a local business or farm? Where is is the company you’re purchasing from getting their yarn from? Are the sheep/alpacas/other animals treated right?
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