If you knit or are interested in knitting or fibre crafts, then you’ve probably heard of “worsted weight yarn.” Its popularity makes it a yarn that many people reach for when making all types of projects, from cozy sweaters to blankets and stylish accessories. Because of its size and versatility, it is also a great …
Vests are my current obsession. I knit both myself and my dad vests last year, and I’ve continued on by completing yet another one so far this year. Plus I have another one on my needles right now! I find the construction of them so satisfying and they go so well with most of my …
When starting out as a knitting beginner, it can be difficult to know where to start with knitting needles. There are so many different materials, types and sizes, that you might not know what the best choice is for you. That’s where we are hoping to help. In this article we are going to share …
Picture this: You’ve just spent two months making a beautiful textured vest as a gift. It has two beautiful cables running from the back to front. But as you’re about to finish it, you notice something strange about one of the cables. It turns out you started twisting it in the wrong direction halfway through …
Each fall, fibre artists flock to New York for the New York Sheep and Wool Festival, aka Rhinebeck. The event features livestock, vendors, food, classes and more. You can learn about different types of sheep, goats, alpacas and more. The vendors sell handmade goods and yarn, as well as a variety of fibre arts tools …
This fall, I attended my first NYC yarn crawl. These happen a few times a year in New York City. It brings together makers in New York to have fun and support our local yarn shops. I tried my best to hit up as many of the participating shops as I could this past weekend. …
Do you believe in the power of a curse? I had heard about the sweater curse before and recently got reminded of it in an Instagram post from @knotfancyknitter. The story goes that if you knit your significant other a sweater, the relationship is doomed to fail. Some versions say that it will end before …
For a lot of people, summer means going on holiday. But just because you are travelling, that’s no excuse not to be working on your projects. Here are some tips for knitting on the go. What to Bring I wouldn’t be able to say for certain exactly what you should bring, but try to cover …
At some point in most sweater patterns, you have to put some stitches on hold. Usually this is when you have to set aside your sleeve stitches and knit the body. There are lots of tools out there to help your keep hold of your stitches while you aren’t working on them. Let’s take a …
A trend that I have been wanting to try out more is marled knitting, or knitting with marled yarn. This multi-strand knitting technique is a simple way to add a little something special to your project! What is marled knitting and marled yarn? Marled knitting or marled yarn is when you knit with multiple strands …