Don’t Apologize for Your Real-Life Love
I was shopping for Valentine’s Day cards recently and noticed a disturbing trend. Yes, I was shopping for Valentine’s Day cards, and no, not in an ironic sense. I know it’s popular these days to proclaim to…
Taking Stock
When I posted the picture of my crab-and-corn chowder on Instagram last month, I promised a full write-up of the recipe and details. So here it is! On the advice of a friend I ordered some Alaskan…
Would Knit Be Fun?
Wouldn’t it be fun to hang out together and knit while we hear fun stories from interesting people? That’s the inspiration behind my video knitcast / virtual knit-in, Would Knit Be Fun. Every month I’m inviting someone…
Meet Wanderly
I’d like to introduce you to my newest sock pattern, Wanderly. Some people travel with a destination in mind, and others like to get outdoors and follow where the path leads. These sport-weight, unisex hiking socks are inspired…
What’s New
I’ve been up to quite a lot, knitting-wise, in the past month or so. Even though I haven’t been posting long-form, I’ve put most of these things up on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, so you many have…
A Little Bit of Hope
This month has, in a lot of ways, defied words for me. Reading social media posts on January first, a lot of people seemed surprised that things didn’t miraculously get better with the turn of the year.…
Tips and Tricks for Devious Knitters: I-Cord Cast On
I know a lot of cast-ons, and they all have different advantages: Some are very firm, some are very stretchy, and some look fancy. The I-cord cast on has the advantage of looking very finished. It adds…
Why I’m Not Giving Hand-Knit Gifts this Christmas
There were years – more than one – where almost everyone received a hand-knit Christmas gift from me. Some years that was the intention from the beginning (like the year where I knit each member of the…
Five of My Favorite Yarn Suppliers
On Black Friday and Small-Business Saturday, I'm trying to keep my spending where it will do the most good: With independent fiber artists. Here are five businesses that I think are worth your while.
10 Things I’m Grateful For
When I remember to look for gratitude, I stay grounded in today. I'm able to let go of the fear of the future and the regrets of the past and be present.
