My husband has recently taken up winter hiking here in New England, which is both admirable and a little unhinged, if you ask me. Much to my surprise, he asked…
Halloween Knits & a Scary Story About Scratchy Yarn
I just finished knitting these socks with some Halloween-themed self-striping yarn that I bought on deep clearance last year from Hobbii. Spoiler alert: I wasn’t a fan of the yarn’s…
2025 Knitting Advent Calendars: Splurgy and DIY Options
When I was a kid, my mom put together an advent calendar for my brother and me every December. It was 24 tiny gifts tied to little rings on a…
Sustainable Knitting Project: Check Out My Salvage Yarn Purse!
I was so intrigued when Knit Picks released their new recycled cotton yarn: Salvage this Fall. I’ll be honest… I don’t usually put a lot of thought into sustainability when…
Hobbii Yarn Review: Glitter Self-Striping Sock Wool
Hobbii yarn has been pushing ads into my Facebook feed for a couple of years, but I have always hesitated to try it. How could yarn this cheap possibly be…
The One Where I Learn How Hand-Dyed Yarn is Made
I was fascinated watching the colors change in the gorgeous hand-dyed yarn I used in my latest shawl project, and I became a little obsessed with knowing the yarn’s backstory….
Knit Picks Chroma Yarn Review
Who wants to ogle some beautiful yarn with me? I couldn’t resist the gorgeous new line of Knit Picks Chroma yarn colors so I snagged a few balls and thought…
Mini LYS Review: Weird Sisters Yarn Shop in Portland, Oregon
I just got back from my belated honeymoon in the Willamette Valley in Oregon and I had the pleasure of stumbling upon the best yarn store in Portland’s St. Johns…
4 Reasons to Love Knitting with Acrylic Yarn
I just finished knitting this hat and I’ve got to say, I feel a little “meh” about the pattern, but I’m in awe of this gorgeous grey tweed yarn with…
The Essential Guide to Buying Yarn for a Mother’s Day Gift
So you want to buy your mom yarn for Mother’s Day, eh? Awesome! But I’m going to throw a caution flag your way: avoid buying yarn as a gift for…