Growing up, Pretty in Pink was my favorite movie, so when my favorite indie yarn dyer, Gina at Global Backyard, released this colorway called Pretty in Pink, I was totally…
How to Knit on a Plane: Packing Tips and TSA-Friendly Knitting Supplies
I knitted my latest pair of socks entirely in flight over various trips I took this Spring. There are a few tricks to knitting on a plane, so I’m sharing…
The Ultimate Guide to Knitting With Double Pointed Needles
Knitting with double pointed needles can seem a little intimidating to beginners, but there’s no need to fear! Here are some easy solutions to two of the biggest issues knitters…
How to Knit Purl Soho’s Easy Puzzle Blanket in Worsted Weight Yarn (A Mathy Post!)
I remember sitting in 9th grade geometry class thinking: “When am I ever going to use this in real life?” Still, I dutifully committed the Pythagorean Theorem to memory and,…
Knitting Help: Do You Need to Use a Sock Blocker?
I use a lot of adorable sock blockers in my knitting photos which often prompt one of two questions: 1. Where did you get those adorable sock blockers? 2. Do…
How to Store Knitted Socks
I just put away my laundry and I have to confess: my sock drawer is officially full! I’ve knitted over 80 pairs of handknit socks, at least half of which…
What’s Better: Wood or Metal Knitting Needles?
A common question I get from new knitters is advice on what type of knitting needles to buy: wood or metal. I strongly recommend that you build up a collection…
Learn How to Knit for Free!
I field a lot of questions from people who want to learn how to knit. And, although I’d be happy to sit down and teach someone how to knit, it…
The Magic of Blocking Lace
I knitted this lace shawl a few years ago but I never got a great photo of it so I did a little Instagram photo shoot with it the other…
Color Theory For Knitters
I found a bag of swatches this morning from my color theory for knitters class on Bluprint and I was reminded of how much I loved this course! It’s pretty…