I have a couple of little plans I’m really looking forward to this weekend, but other than that, my plan is to spend ALL of my time hacking away at some works-in-progress. I can’t wait!
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Knitting Without Needles
Filled with beautiful photographs, Anne Weil’s new book, Knitting without Needles is the perfect book to gift. Whether it’s for the knitter curious about arm knitting, the wannabe knitter who can’t quite tame her needles, or simply your favorite crafter, this book is for them.
Win a Ticket to Vogue Knitting Live!
I’ve got one of my favorite annual treats for you guys today! Weekend after next, Vogue Knitting Live is coming to my town, Chicago. To celebrate, you can enter today to win a free ticket to the event’s marketplace.
Easy DIY Touchscreen Gloves
Colder temps mean that whipping out your phone to check a text can be a chilly business. There are a lot of touchscreen gloves on the market, but why not DIY some, especially since there’s a such a thing as conductive yarn these days!
Picks of the Week
It’s cowl making season, are you in the mood for a new snood?
The Quinque Cowl
The Quinque cowl is a simple looking, sleek garment for transitional weather. Designed to rest close to the skin, the Quinque uses an ultra soft, light-feeling yarn and incorporates two drawstrings for easy, casual wear. The name quinque comes from the Latin word for five, and as a name, this suits this garmentʼs understated appearance.
Currently Knitting
This month, I’ve got lots of fingering weight yarn on my needles, and the designs I’m working on are all going to be accessories. Let’s take a look at the yarn I’m working with these days.
Picks of the Week
Fall knitting season is in full swing online this week! These finds will help you get your fall making on with fun back to school ideas, technique tutorials, free throw patterns, and even a pumpkin or two.
September Sponsor Spotlight
All four of our sponsors this month are women-driven companies based in the U.S. I love getting to spend time getting to know new yarn industry companies because it reminds me of one of the best things about being active in this community: the people. So many yarn industry folks have interesting stories to tell, and here are just a few worth getting to know!
