With all that is going on in the world right now, it can be difficult to hold onto the things that ground us. Routines, social interaction, creativity… we’re all trying to find a “new normal”. So in this time I’m hosting a casual knitalong that I’m hoping will stir up some joy! I recently castContinue reading “#heliKAL | a helical knitalong!”
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Tulle Kitchen Scrubby
Let me tell you about my most used handmade item- the tulle kitchen scrubby. I’ve been using these for YEARS to scrub and wash dirty dishes. Eventually {when I finally realized I’m an adult and allowed to make these decisions}, I completely ditched sponges in lieu of the tulle kitchen scrubby. These could not beContinue reading “Tulle Kitchen Scrubby”
$30 per Week Grocery Budget
This past month my husband and I set a challenge for ourselves- to spend no more than $30 a week on groceries. Our reasoning was part to ease the the feeling of heaving spending in December and part to put aside more money for upcoming vacations. We did it… and we are so proud ofContinue reading “$30 per Week Grocery Budget”
Playtime Shawl
Meet the Playtime Shawl. This is a triangular shawl with fun criss-cross stitches and boatloads of texture. You can make it in one of two sizes. There’s also a bobble border– my favorite part! I originally designed this shawl in July of 2019 in collaboration with Shauna of Farm Girl Fibers. Her yarn is yummyContinue reading “Playtime Shawl”
My Knitting Routine- How I get things finished.
Are you a scheduled type of knitter or crocheter or do you cast on projects without abandon? It doesn’t matter what type of crafter you are (in a global sense) until it matters to YOU. So when you’re starting to feel like your WIP pile might merge into a yarn monster and eat your familyContinue reading “My Knitting Routine- How I get things finished.”
How Pattern Designers Get Paid: Ravelry vs. Etsy
So what really happens to your dollar when you purchase a knitting pattern online? How much of it goes to the site host? How much of it gets back to the designer? This week I put out a video on my YouTube Channel called “How Pattern Designers Get Paid: Ravelry vs. Etsy” that answers allContinue reading “How Pattern Designers Get Paid: Ravelry vs. Etsy”
Basics Series
Happy Friday everyone! This week I rounded out two YouTube tutorial series on the Knitty Natty channel: Basic Knits and Basic Crochet. When I designed these two series I had a few audiences in mind. The first was my students at the elementary school where I host an after-school knit and crochet club. The secondContinue reading “Basics Series”
Yarnxiety
There are 101 ways to be stressed every day- here’s how to not let your knitting or crochet project be one of those things. Whether it’s self-imposed deadlines or the weight of your WIPs threatening to smother you in your sleep, knitting and crochet have been known to produce some anxiety. Wait. I thought yarnContinue reading “Yarnxiety”
Ravelry Refresh
It’s that time of year to start fresh. Or is that just me? I want everything in my life completed, sorted, or started anew. Nothing “old” can sit dormant. I’m turning over everything! One thing that I knew needed a good purge was my Ravelry page. My queue and my favorites hadn’t been looked overContinue reading “Ravelry Refresh”
How to Turn Any Charm into a Progress Keeper
I LOVE progress keepers. Especially those incredible handmade polymer clay creations. But you know what I don’t like? Lobster claws. You know those little fasteners on the charms that are too small to clip onto stitches? Maybe it’s just me and my fake nails getting in the way (no, this was an irritation long beforeContinue reading “How to Turn Any Charm into a Progress Keeper”