Organic Wool
Have You Any Organic Wool? by Donna Druchunas (Email me) (Sources for eco-friendly fleeces and yarns are posted at the bottom) What could be more […]
Qiviut Fiber, Yarn and Knitted Items
The availability of qiviut changes frequently. When I was working on Arctic Lace, I was able to obtain yarn for knitting and photos of fiber […]
Lesson: Knitting Mohair
Although this month’s comfort shawl pattern (free pattern) is very easy to knit, working with mohair yarn can be a challenge. Because the yarn is so […]
Lesson: Knitting Mohair
Working with mohair yarn can be a challenge. Because the yarn is so fuzzy and the fibers are clingy, the yarn will stick to itself as you knit, making it almost impossible to rip out. If you do have to rip, slowly unknit the piece stitch by stitch, using a sharp scissor to separate the furry halo if it gets stuck together. But be careful not to cut the core of the yarn!
Don’t be a Yarn Snob
Two things happened this weekend that made me think of this: On Facebook, Gaye Glasspie aka GGmadeit, has a weekly knitting Q&A and she asked who […]
Don’t be a Yarn Snob
Two things happened this weekend that made me think of this: On Facebook, Gaye Glasspie aka GGmadeit, has a weekly knitting Q&A and she asked […]
Parts Unknown Viking Cowl KAL
This Knit Along has concluded. Are you ready for a winter KAL? How it Works Sign up by downloading the Parts Unknown pattern PDF on […]
Reading about Japanese Knitting & Culture
Are you in Our Knitting Roots Book Club yet? It’s a free Facebook group. On Feb 1 we will start reading again! Our topic will […]
Our Knitting Roots — Now on Knitty!
You all, my Our Knitting Roots column has just appeared on Knitty, along with another pair of toe-up socks from the Middle East! Check it […]
March Book Club Schedule
We start our first bookclub discussions tomorrow! I’m going to start with House of Stone because it is still in print and available as an […]
Our Knitting Roots Book Club Update
Ok, here’s the scoop! I needed a little more time for set up than I thought. (I am always doing too much at once!) So […]
Reading/Knitting Book Club
Let’s spend 2017 reading about the beautiful history, culture, and people from different places around the world, who have all come to America to add […]
Our Knitting Roots
Happy New Year! I’ve got some new things coming up in 2017 and I want to tell you about one major theme that you’ll be […]
Free Knitty Pattern: Japan Style
I've been obsessed with Japanese knitting for a few years now. And clearly, I'm not alone. Classes on understanding Japanese knitting patterns are among my most popular workshops. I can't stop admiring (and buying) Japanese knitting books.
Free Pattern: Did Lace Knitting Originate in Spain?
Some knitting traditions are famous around the world, while others, just as interesting and beautiful, are less celebrated outside of their local areas. Such is the case with knitting in Spain.
Free Pattern: Ballet legwarmers
My nieces were visiting this weekend and I put together this pattern as they wanted something to keep their legs warm during the winter.
Toy Knitting in WWII
A guest post by Rohn Strong Toy knitting is a tried and true tradition most knitters have experienced at least once in their career. I […]
Happy Pi Day
It’s Pi Day! And to celebrate, here’s the official formula for a pi shawl: CO 9 sts and join to knit in the round. […]
Sock Pattern Available: Toasty Toes
These socks, made with qiviut-blend sock yarn from Arctic Qiviut are the softest, warmest things that have ever touched my feet. With temperatures not rising […]
Free Pattern: Beaded Christmas Wrist Warmers
This pattern is inspired by the red, green, and white beaded wristwarmers made by Lithuanian knitters in the 19th century.
