Yarn Talk

How I Became a Knitting Machine

How I Became a Yarnin’ Fool!

Would you believe me if I said that the only reason I can knit today is because of a particular kind of knitting style and needle? It’s true.  My Mom...

How I Became a Yarnin’ Fool!

Would you believe me if I said that the only reason I can knit today is because of a particular kind of knitting style and needle? It’s true.  My Mom...

Knit and Crochet Gauge Swatch

Gauge! Pft! I Just Wanna Get On With My Project...

Dreaming of a gorgeous scarf or sweater?  Don’t want to waste time on a gauge swatch because you are too anxious to get started with that amazing yarn you just...

Gauge! Pft! I Just Wanna Get On With My Project...

Dreaming of a gorgeous scarf or sweater?  Don’t want to waste time on a gauge swatch because you are too anxious to get started with that amazing yarn you just...

Knitting Needles and Crochet Hooks Explained

Needles and Hooks - Just Twist it With the Poin...

I remember going into the yarn shops with my Mom when I was young thinking, “What is all this stuff for? Why are there so many kinds of needles? Why...

Needles and Hooks - Just Twist it With the Poin...

I remember going into the yarn shops with my Mom when I was young thinking, “What is all this stuff for? Why are there so many kinds of needles? Why...

Typed of Yarn Fiber Expained

Fiber! No, not that kind...The Yarn Kind!

Which fiber is best for your project? Well, that depends. With so many choices, how can we decide which is best for our next masterpiece?  Here, I share tips to...

Fiber! No, not that kind...The Yarn Kind!

Which fiber is best for your project? Well, that depends. With so many choices, how can we decide which is best for our next masterpiece?  Here, I share tips to...

How To Choose Yarn

So Many Choices - Breaking Down Your Yarn Needs

So, you found a pattern that really sparked your imagination! Excellent! You wanted to get started, so you take off to your LYS. But once you got there you were,...

So Many Choices - Breaking Down Your Yarn Needs

So, you found a pattern that really sparked your imagination! Excellent! You wanted to get started, so you take off to your LYS. But once you got there you were,...

Avocado Dyed Yarn

Avocado Yarn

The amazing avocado! So delicious and one of our favorite foods. But did you know that it makes the most gorgeous dye colors? Yep, it’s true! Avocado yields the most...

Avocado Yarn

The amazing avocado! So delicious and one of our favorite foods. But did you know that it makes the most gorgeous dye colors? Yep, it’s true! Avocado yields the most...