The needles and hooks in my collection are varied and diverse for a good reason: they are used in different situations. There are three main factors to how I choose one particular needle over another: size, material, and tip. Size For me, size refers to both the hook or needle size and the actual length…

I won’t deny that it’s been a rough week. I’ve found my tips on project selection from last week very helpful. Most of the meals I’ve made are those that make me feel warm and fuzzy inside, and I’m choosing similar projects. What projects am I finding comfort in? I’m weaving more. The warp on…

It’s often a starting point for conversation, how many projects am I working on at a time? I am not a fan of multi-tasking, so why do I keep multiple projects in the air? The answer is straightforward: I work on different types of projects in different situations, there are those reserved for TV viewing…

When the task list and calendar are busy and life begins to feel overwhelming it’s very tempting to curl up and sleep. Every day I work to find balance between little acorn creations, PennyWise Consulting, and my obligations at home. How do I keep from being overwhelmed? Planning. This October is even more challenging than…

Choosing the right size before we even factor in our knitting gauge can help lead to a successful project. But there are many factors at play when we choose a size. If you purchase the wrong size from a store, it’s often possible to return it. If you make gauge but knit the wrong size,…

I don’t know what it is about August. Each summer, photos of wrist braces pop up in my social media feeds. While most of us can state ways to prevent a repetitive stress injury, it’s often a case of do as I say, not as I do. Case in point? After a marathon landscaping session…