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…
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…
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…
Summer Knitting with Shine Sport and the Paxton Shell
I was thrilled when Knit Picks released their exclusive Paxton Shell pattern this Spring! Not only is it designed with one of my favorite yarns for summer knitting, Shine Sport,…
Global Backyard Yarn & Cookie A Socks = 2 of My Favorite Things!
It’s always magical when an old favorite thing and a new favorite thing team up! In this project, I paired an old favorite pattern (Cookie A’s In and Out Socks)…
Secret Tip for Knitting with Knit Picks Hawthorne!
I purchased this gorgeous skein of Knit Picks Hawthorne Tonal to make a pair of socks for my pal Jess. I saw this deep green color in the Knit Picks…
Knit Picks Felici Striped Socks: My Favorite!
I currently have about 20 skeins of Knit Picks Felici Sock Yarn in my stash, and believe it or not, that’s a pretty tame number compared to some Felici fans! …