Crafting

Choosing the best yarn for knitting socks: a complete guide

So, you've started knitting socks. You may have even knit a few pairs already. And now you're ready to take your sock knitting to the next level. You want to make sure that you are knitting comfort...

How to choose the best knitting yarns for beginners

As a knitting designer, teacher, and just lover of all things fiber arts (I spin, sew, and weave too!), I often get asked about what I think are the best knitting yarns are for beginners. New knitt...

Last minute luxury gifts for knitters and crocheter

This is a holiday gift guide for those looking Holiday gift guide for those looking to buy a luxury gift for their favorite knitter, crocheter, or fiber artist. If you have a little bit more change...

5 fun sock and mitten knitting patterns for colorful, variegated yarns

Who doesn't love a fun, beautiful skein of variegated yarn (otherwise known as any yarn with a multicolor schematic—whether with multiple colored streaks, in a heathered pattern, ombre shades, or g...

Knitting compound raglans: get your best raglan sweater fit

In the last blog post in our series about raglan fit, we'll go over some of the advantages and disadvantages of the compound raglan construction. Compound raglan construction has quickly become my ...

Raglan depth vs armhole depth for sweater knitting

For many knitters, their first sweater patterns often feature raglan construction. The raglan pullover is often seen as an easy beginner knit. However, some of the measurements that raglan sweaters...

How to measure armhole depth for knitting and sewing

The armhole depth is a body measurement that is absolutely critical to fit when it comes to knitting and sewing garments alike. As a knitting pattern designer, I have been asked about this so many ...

The best holiday gifts under $50 for knitters in 2024

I don't know about you, but I'm already starting to think about holiday gift knitting and gift guides for 2024! So, let's get started with the first post in my holiday series with some thoughtful ...

Cable sweater patterns for spring, autumn, & winter knitting projects

Nothing screams fall knitting project more than cable knitting patterns for sweaters and accessories! They are so versatile, and easier than you think to work up. To me, cable knit sweater patterns...