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Chain Plying: A Simple Yarn-Bulking Technique
Have you heard of chain plying? It's a technique used to enable you to work with three strands of yarn from a single skein at the same time. The best part? You don't have to prep! It's done as you knit or crochet!
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Budget-Friendly Yarn Advent Calendars
If $200 for a yarn advent calendar is a bit much, use these tips to find a yarn advent calendar that fits your budget!
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Hooked: Reasons for a Knitter to Love Crochet
If you're a knitter and you're thinking of learning how to crochet, let me tempt you with the wonderful things this yarn craft has to offer!
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Seed Stitch [Knitting Stitch]
Knit the purls and purl the knits. You've mastered Seed Stitch!
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Yarn Advent Calendars: 12 Boxes We Can’t Wait to Open
Have you heard of Yarn Advent Calendars? Treat yourself to 25 days of yarn and notions with this reimagined holiday tradition.
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5 Reasons to Visit Your LYS on Local Yarn Shop Day
There's no better day to visit your local yarn shop!
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Yarn Cloud [Local Yarn Shop]
I visited Yarn Cloud in Occoquan, Virginia on Local Yarn Store Day 2020!
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Boardwalk Beach Bag [Knitting Pattern]
The Boardwalk Beach Bag Knitting Pattern is a speedy knit on large needles. The stretchy lace is easy to master and provides the stretch that enables it to hold your towel, swimsuit, sunscreen, sunglasses, and more!
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Dahlia Hat [Knitting Pattern]
The Dahlia Cap Knitting Pattern features paper dolls holding hands, a design that pops in highly contrasting colors. Familiarity with stranded colorwork is a plus, but not essential. A chart and written knitting pattern are provided.
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House Mountain Yarn Co. [Local Yarn Shop]
We visited House Mountain Yarn Co. in Lexington, Virginia. If the views aren't enough to bring you here, the service should be!
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Fairy Lights Cowl [Knitting Pattern]
This cowl is an easy, whimsical project that works up quickly! All you need is 150 yards of super bulky yarn.
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Knitting Lifelines
Using a lifeline is a simple way to preserve your progress on a complicated stitch pattern.
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Wintergreen Pillow Cover [Knitting Pattern]
This basket weave pillow cover knitting pattern pairs chunky yarn and a classic knitting stitch. The result is a hygge home accessory that can be completed in a couple hours.
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Diamond Brocade Accent Panel [Knitting Technique]
Learn how to incorporate a panel of Diamond Brocade Stitch in your next knitting project! It shows up beautifully on a background of Stockinette stitch.
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Rainbow Ladders Hat [Knitting Pattern]
The Rainbow Ladders Hat Knitting Pattern makes clever use of slipped stitches to create the illusion of colorwork. The ladder effect will work on any number of colors and works well with variegated yarn.
