When the opportunity presented itself for me to visit a working yak ranch that produces yak fibers that are used to make yarn, I realized I could make a mini documentary to share a fascinating glimpse into this unique corner of the world.
Blog
Picks of the Week
Whether you’ve made it to the first weekend of the school year today, or you’re trying to savor the last before hitting the books, make the most of it with these great ideas!
Wrapping up the Delta Hat KAL
Take a look at some of the amazing finished Delta Hats knitters have made during the Delta Hat knit along and find out who won the giveaway prizes.
Picks of the Week
Putting together today’s weekly picks was a breath of fresh (fall) air. Between the adorable, kid-friendly yarn crafts and the beautiful knitting and crochet ideas for autumn, it really felt like the last week of August online this week.
How to wash hand knits
Blocking and caring for hand knit items is important, so today, I want to share tips for maintaing your knitwear, particularly if it’s a piece done in a fine fiber like yak or cashmere. I mean, after all the hard work of making your own creation, why not take the best possible care of it?
Things to Knit
It’s hard to believe the last month of summer is winding down already! The great thing about being a knitter, though, is that the drop in temperatures and shortened days means knitting season is here. I know some knitters who only like to knit when it’s cold out, specifically around the winter holidays in many…
Picks of the Week
Wait. A Thursday Picks of the Week you ask? Well, guys, I’m taking a good ole actual vacation starting tomorrow.
Meet Balwen Woodworks
I would be remiss if I didn’t mention something critical to the design process for my most recent pattern, the Delta Hat. The big difference between the Delta and other patterns I’ve released so far is that this one involves notions – buttons, to be precise. I wouldn’t be me, though, without finding some new and special way to put something unique into the design. In the Delta Hat’s case, it’s the button flap, designed with buttons from Balwen Woodworks.
Picks of the Week
It’s been a week of rearranging and hardcore weeding my craft room. I have so many craft supplies that I know could be put to better use by my teacher and librarian friends this coming fall that it was high time to put my own librarian skills to use and thoughtfully make my supply stash smaller.
