It’s well established that I love my Tom Bihn (TB) bags, though I was not an early adopter. As a child of the Northeast, I tended to turn to bags from a certain retailer in Maine. The initial splash of their first knitting bag caught my attention, and in 2010 I took a cautious first step with a bag … [Read more...] about a few thoughts on Tom Bihn bags
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Book Review – This Long Thread: Women of Color on Craft, Community, and Connection
This Long Thread by Jen Hewett is stunning collection of interviews, essays, and survey responses by a variety of makers that discusses their experiences as crafters of color. I'm delighted that this title provides a beautiful space to many voices, there were over 269 interview contributors, 19 … [Read more...] about Book Review – This Long Thread: Women of Color on Craft, Community, and Connection
Book Review: The Step-by-Step Guide to 200 Crochet Stitches
We know that I have a thing for stitch dictionaries. I'm especially fascinated by crochet pattern libraries because I didn't know they existed for the first decade or so I crocheted. The Step-by-Step Guide to 200 Crochet Stitches is the book I wish I had when I first started to figure out how to do … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Step-by-Step Guide to 200 Crochet Stitches
Book Review: Reversible Two-Color Knitting
I've long been fascinated by fabrics (and garments) that are reversible. My interest is in large part practical—I'm adept at hiding coffee stains with accessories—but it’s also because I prefer multi-functional items. When we knit, we often encounter instructions that indicate the 'right' or … [Read more...] about Book Review: Reversible Two-Color Knitting
3 book reviews: Adventure Cables, Knit Hats, Mix and Match Sweaters
When my creativity feels sluggish, I turn to books for inspiration. I was lucky to find three new books that have helped me to work through this slump. The first two are available for pre-order, I received eARCs of these titles from NetGalley in exchange for a review. The third book I was delighted … [Read more...] about 3 book reviews: Adventure Cables, Knit Hats, Mix and Match Sweaters
Blanket Thoughts
Blankets have been on my mind for a while. The concept of knitting and/or crocheting them appeals to me, but I’ve found I stall when trying to make them. Why this happens is varied — I don’t have enough of a yarn or color, seaming requires paying attention, general boredom on the repetitive task, … [Read more...] about Blanket Thoughts