It's my favourite time of year -- I'm no longer the only person wearing and washing woolen items. Today I'll discuss 3 tips for caring for items that are made with wool. While this post is written mostly geared to knit socks, it does apply to other woolen items. A future post will discuss both short … [Read more...] about 3 tips for washing wool
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knitting stripes, a tip to “carry up”
The first time I worked a project in stripes I was confused what it meant to "carry up". How did I do that? My sole reference book at the time simply stated: "Wrap the working yarn around the other yarn(s) every 2-3cm (1in). Make sure the yarns do not pull."[1] Did I twist the yarns together to the … [Read more...] about knitting stripes, a tip to “carry up”
preparing for sheep and wool
It's autumn and that means the fall sheep & wool festival season. These events are fun for the entire family but can be overwhelming the first time (and ever after). As we know, the pandemic has changed … everything. Some events have opted to go completely online, others are in-person, and a … [Read more...] about preparing for sheep and wool
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
a reminder to pause
I've felt glued to work for weeks, it feels as if there hasn't been forward progress on my projects either. This morning, I took myself outside without any swatches or my laptop. I sat and paused to absorb the sights and sound of nature around me. While the heat and humidity quickly became … [Read more...] about a reminder to pause
Using WPI to Substitute Swatch a Special Yarn
Special yarn is often tricky to swatch. I have been intimidated by yarns in my stash. Logic doesn’t always play into it. I know that I need to swatch, I write about it all the time! First, it helps me to understand the fabric in my chosen stitch pattern and needle/hook size, I call this a … [Read more...] about Using WPI to Substitute Swatch a Special Yarn