I’m calling it. I am not making anything with this bamboo yarn. If it were a person, it would be my enemy. In fact, I’ve already given all six balls to my daughter. Originally, I just had one ball. I was going to knit a square with it to use like a bandana. When thatContinueContinue reading “I Broke Up With This Yarn”
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What Is This Thing For?
I have this comfy cardigan that I won’t wear in public. I knit it in January 2022. In usual Kelly fashion, I decided I needed to knit something to bring on a trip when I didn’t actually have time. We were leaving on the 29th on a road trip to Disneyland and I absolutely hadContinueContinue reading “What Is This Thing For?”
The Knitting Police Aren’t Coming
What knitting rules do you follow without question? I used to have a few. Never tie a knot in your knitting. Always weave in your ends. Link Serious knitters have to knit complicated things. You must follow the pattern exactly. The first time I wore a knit piece in public without weaving in the ends,ContinueContinue reading “The Knitting Police Aren’t Coming”
I Know I’m Supposed to Weave In the Ends, But I Don’t Always Do It.
When we learned to knit, it was basically carved in stone that you need to weave in the ends on every project. Even if it makes us die a little inside, we try to follow the rule. Sometimes on a project with a lot of ends, we weave them in as we go to spreadContinueContinue reading “I Know I’m Supposed to Weave In the Ends, But I Don’t Always Do It.”
The Sleeves Don’t Match!
Something’s going out the window, the sweater or the pattern! I had no choice. There was no way I could knit the sleeves according to the pattern. Knitting the body of this cardigan had already stretched my patience to its breaking point. A couple months earlier, I’d been browsing Ravelry for shawl collar inspiration whenContinueContinue reading “The Sleeves Don’t Match!”
Downtime Shawl Knitting Pattern
This is the Downtime Shawl. It’s an easy triangle shawl knitting pattern that happens to be gorgeous to wear. It’s a side-to-side triangle shawl with maximum squish. All that cozy squishiness comes from alternating sections of slipped stitches and garter stitch. Wear it to keep your neck warm or to add a handmade touch toContinueContinue reading “Downtime Shawl Knitting Pattern”
How to Make Every Knitting Project an Heirloom
Over the last two decades I’ve knit more projects than I can count. I’ve also dropped plenty of my hand knits off at Goodwill.
Here’s I’m a list of things I’m doing to ensure all my knits going forward are heirloom quality.
DIY Tassel Stitch Markers Tutorial
Gather Supplies Do you have a craft night coming up? These DIY tassel stitch markers make a fun little project with an adorable and useful end result. There’s a good chance you have everything you need on hand already! You’ll need “lightbulb” pins, embroidery floss (you could probably use lace weight yarn, too), scissors, andContinueContinue reading “DIY Tassel Stitch Markers Tutorial”
Knit Lampshade Trim: Makeover for a Boring Ikea Lampshade
Have you ever had the solution to one problem cause another? This knit lampshade trim is the last (hopefully!) in a long line of problems caused by previous solutions. It all started when I decided to have 5 kids… 🤣 Just kidding! But seriously, I have a tiny house for a family of seven andContinueContinue reading “Knit Lampshade Trim: Makeover for a Boring Ikea Lampshade”
Block Your Knits With Moon Water
Do you want to combine a little witchcraft with your knitting? Here’s a fun way to start. Infuse your knits with the energy of the moon by using moon water to wash or block items. You don’t need an entire tub of moon water, just add a little to your regular wash water. Since I’mContinueContinue reading “Block Your Knits With Moon Water”