A simple message to my younger knitting self.
Crafting Life
Knitting Vlog – Getting out of a Slump
I have a little knitting vlog for you today, so grab your knitting and some coffee or tea and get cozy! This compiles a couple different days of knitting, and some of it is in one of our beautiful local libraries – I took my knitting along to have something to do while my kids…
Yarn Comparison – KnitPicks Stroll vs. Palette
Oh hey happy day! My Musselburgh Hats are finally finished, blocked and ready to go for next winter. This little project of mine has resulted in each of my family members having a new hat to keep their ears warm when the weather calls for it – which will be here before we know it!…
Gift Ideas for the Knitter in your Life
Is there someone in your life that loves to knit? Do you want to buy a gift for them but are unsure of what they’d want or need? Look no further! I’ve compiled a list of 4 different categories that any knitter would absolutely adore and be so thankful for. YARN Well, this is a…
If you Had to Choose 1 Yarn for the Rest of your Life…
Let’s have some fun! Do you ever imagine scenarios in which you’re stranded on an island and can only choose a few items to bring with you, and then ponder over what you would choose and why? Or what project you would knit for the rest of your life if you could only choose one?…
Sock Yarn Review
In November 2020, I knit my very first pair of socks. Pleasantly surprised with the outcome and how easy it really was to make them, I started knitting pair after pair. While all of my family is knitworthy and adores the things I make them, my oldest son has a particular fondness for socks. He…
How to Incorporate Mindfulness Into your Craft
Did you know that your crafting fits perfectly with mindfulness? It’s true! What is mindfulness anyway? To me, mindfulness means being fully aware and tuned into the present moment, to be conscious of what is going on inside and around you. In other words, it means really paying attention and living in the present moment…
When to Give Up On a Pattern – 1 Reason is All you Need
Picture this. You are spending some time relaxing in the evening after a long day and watching one of your favorite crafter podcasters on YouTube. Their projects are stunningly beautiful, but there is one featured shawl that you just can’t stop thinking about when the video is over. You think, “This shawl could be my…
What to Knit for a Man – 10 Projects for the Guy in your Life
Do you struggle to come up with ideas for what to knit or crochet for a man? Finding knitting and crochet patterns that the man in your life will actually love and get use out of can be a daunting task. I totally know the feeling! After some trial and error myself, I’ve found 10…
