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Book Review: The Knitter’s Dictionary

I’ve been knitting for about seven years and have amassed my share of books. I am excited to add The Knitter’s Dictionary: Knitting Know-How from A to Z from Interweave to my shelves. As a person who transitioned to knitting from crochet, I have always felt that there was something missing in my knitting education but this book helps to…

Off the Needles: Ear warmers!

Say it Rah-shay By Jan 23, 2018 1 Comment

Ear warmers…headbands…whatever the name, they are my newest go to knit!

Make a PomPom Snowman

The weather outside in Philly does not feel like winter (yes, yes…technically it’s still Fall/Autumn but December so hush) however, I am in no hurry for snow. Snowfalls in the City of Brotherly Love are tricky and honestly with all that needs to be done for the holidays, I am enjoying weather where I am not bogged down with heavy…

Fall Fiber Fiesta

yaRRns By Nov 14, 2017 No Comments

Fall Fiber Fiesta 2017 is the fifth annual show organized by the Española Valley Fiber Arts Center that provides exposure to a broad range of traditional and contemporary handmade fiber artwork. This year the show will again take place at the Scottish Rite Temple in Santa Fe on Saturday and Sunday November 18–19. This is the largest show in Santa…

Off the Needles: The Tokyo Project Slouch

Elisabeth Moss has a new show on HBO and was wearing this hat: Because hat, I was compelled to recreate her look. After lots of google searches and looking through Ravelry forums I consulted my sister who told that the hat was a knit one, purl two and decided to have at it. I had some Lion’s Brand Thick and…