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Our Top 10 Favorite Knitting Pinterest Boards

October 30, 2020

The moment I log onto Pinterest, I feel like I have entered a world where a ridiculous amount of fantastic ideas swirl around resulting in immense joy. In...

10 Famous Celebrities Who Love Knitting

October 23, 2020

One of the best things we have seen lately is the Geico commercial featuring  John Stamos knitting a scarf. When he gives it to Jeanne,...

5 Knitting Projects for Beginners

October 5, 2020

If you have just recently started knitting, you may feel intimidated by many of the projects you would love to create. It is important to...

What Is Entrelac Knitting (Spoiler: It's Amazing)

September 26, 2020

If you have never heard of entrelac knitting, prepare to be amazed. An advanced technique, this style of knitting creates a fantastic woven texture. Entrelac is...

Guide to Multitasking While Knitting

September 11, 2020

Unlike many other crafts that required our dedicated attention, knitting is the multitasker's dream. Do you want to get caught up on your Netflix show...

10 Knitted Gift Ideas for Christmas 2020

September 8, 2020

Believe it or not, Christmas is right around the corner. If you plan to give handcrafted knitted gifts this year, it is never too early...

How to Teach Kids to Knit

August 28, 2020

Learning to knit requires determination, tenacity, and a love of learning new things. Does this sound like your child or grandchild? Many times the most...

Zoom Knit Alongs Reconnect the Knitting Community

August 11, 2020

Knitters understand the value of community. Knitting circles have been an important part of knitting  since the very beginning of the craft. Knitters are also resourceful and so,...

Knitting Brings Comfort to Many During COVID-19 Pandemic

August 4, 2020

An onslaught of emotionally charged and negative current events seem to inundate us each day. If you look closely, buried beneath the headlines are heartwarming...

How to Choose the Best Yarn for My Knitting Project

July 23, 2020

I have never met a knitter who didn't have baskets and bags of assorted gorgeous yarn skeins hanging around. Fabulous yarn is so difficult to...

Beginner's Guide to Understanding Knitting Needle Size

July 13, 2020

As a beginner knitter, you may have stood in the knitting needle aisle staring wide eyed at the options. Or maybe you scrolled through page...

A Brief History of Knitting

June 30, 2020

Anyone who loves socks, sweaters, scarves, and big comfy blankets owes a big "Thanks" to the craft of knitting. The repetitive process of creating interlocking...