Crafting

Campus Cardi Test Knitter Roundup

A round up of some of the test knitters that helped bring you the Campus Cardi!

How to knit a seamless set-in sleeve sweater for a great fit

Why knit a set-in sleeve? This blog post breaks down the whys and hows of knitting a top-down seamless set-in sleeve so you can create the classic, pieced design look garment of your dreams.

A quick guide to the sustainable yarns in our shop

This blog post breaks down the different types of sustainable and ethical yarns offered in our shop and what their certifications mean.

How to measure your body to see if you need bust darts

If you are a busty person, then you may have experienced some unpleasant side effects while garment knitting. You may have experienced a lot of riding up on the front (see this poor dress form bel...

Light weight yarns and patterns for transitional knitting

As the summer seems to be coming quickly to an end, we’re still not quite ready to let go of our summer knitting. And if I’m completely honest, depending on where in the northern hemisphere you are...

Customize the Relax Tee knitting pattern for a custom top

 #knityourstyle Despite only coming out earlier this year, the Relax Tee has quickly become one of our top selling patterns! Featuring a compound raglan construction for a lovely fit, as well as tw...

Skein, ball, hank, cone, and cake: yarn put ups explained

When you go shopping at a yarn store, you may have noticed that there's an endless universe of different shapes that it comes in. You might see skeins of yarn, hanks of yarn, cakes of yarn, balls o...

How to choose a wool wash or soap for wool fabrics

It's spring again, and every time we get to this time of year, we get tons of questions in our store from customers about which wool wash they should choose. Today, there is a huge range of lovely ...

How to spin yarn with a drop spindle for complete beginners

Drop spindles are a simple and easy way to learn how to spin for complete beginners. It requires low investment so that you aren't spending a lot of money while you decide if you are gonna enjoy sp...