Crafting

How to guide: washing your knits

Carefully washing your hand knits can prevent disasters like color transferring or stretched garments. I don't like to overcomplicate things when it comes to washing, so here is the simple process ...

Our oolong tea range at a glance.

Here at Aimee Sher Makes, we carry a variety of delicious Oolong teas sourced from single farms in Taiwan.  The Camelia sinesis plant was introduced into what was then known as Formosa in the 17th ...

5 Ways to Brew Oolong Tea!

At Aimee Sher Makes, we consume copious amounts of our in-stock oolong tea on a daily basis. We have some fancy Taiwanese style tea equipment involved, but you don't need fancy equipment at all.  ...

How to work with unspun yarn or woolen spun yarn.

Woolen spun yarns have always been around, and their distant cousin, unspun yarn, rapidly gaining in popularity. New products in the unspun category come onto the market all the time. It's a really...

How to knit for cold weather

While we all love a good thick, oversized, and cozy pullover for winter, there are some things we can do to really amp up the warmth in our outfits with our hand knits. 

Stephanie's Perfect Coloring Book Raglans

Stephanie’s Perfect Coloring Book Raglans Ever since the launch of the Coloring Book Raglan knitting pattern, so many knitters have worked up beautiful customized sweaters using this beginner patte...

Your new favorite neck & shoulder knitting patterns.

The weather suddenly turns from sunburn-inducing to just slightly chilly and suddenly, it's autumn! You might be feeling the urge to cast on something new and you'll need something that works up q...

How to knit an A-line mod on bottom up garments.

Want an A-line in a bottom up garment and don't know where to begin? Try this mod. Modifying knitting patterns helps you get the perfect fit.

How To Style Old Favorite Knits For Autumn 2023

Oh my goodness. It's full on fall colors outside, and we just had the most satisfying rain. I am loving all of it and it's inspiring me to put together outfits from my existing knit projects to li...