A New Knitting Shop in Town!
(Well, not exactly in MY town…) After two long years of yarn withdrawal since my two local yarn shops closed down, July brought a new yarn shop to Bentonville! I am sooooo excited! I visited Ashley Spencer in her cute…
Knitting with Anita
Knit. Purl. Repeat.
Knitting with Anita
Knit. Purl. Repeat.
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Common Knitting Problems and How to Fix Them
Knitting can be a relaxing and rewarding hobby, but it can also present a few challenges along the way. Here are some common knitting problems and tips on how to fix them, so you can keep enjoying your craft without…
Knitting on the Back Porch
(Do Knitting and Birdwatching Go Together?) A few weeks ago, I had major surgery. No complaints. I feel really great, and I’ve lost significant weight in the days post-surgery. I can’t lift anything heavier than my kitty (and she’s pushing…
Great Gifts for Knitters
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Knit Your First Pair of Socks: A Beginner’s Guide
Welcome to KnittingWithAnita.com! If you’re a beginner knitter looking to level up your skills and take on an exciting project, you’ve come to the right place. Today, we’re diving into the world of sock knitting. Don’t worry; it’s not as…
Gadgets ‘n Gizmos A’ Plenty
I love pretty things. Most knitters (and crocheters) do, or they wouldn’t be yarn crafters. But we yarn folks haven’t always been able to find functional AND pretty tools. What kind of tools am I talking about? Oh, things like…
Why I Choose to Knit: The Therapeutic Craft That Warms My Heart
Exploring the Endless Joys and Benefits of Knitting Embracing the Art of Knitting I have been knitting for almost 50 years. I belong to several online knitting groups. I wrote about them here. One of the most often questions I…
Oops! Common, Basic Mistakes Made by New Knitters
When starting out as a new knitter, we tend to make some basic mistakes—simple things that can significantly impact the quality of our knitting. As a knitter of 40+ years, I’ve made ALL of the mistakes that you’re going to…
On Speaking Terms with Magic Loop Knitting
About 12-13 years ago, I and a friend took a class at a local yarn shop in Salt Lake City called “Blazing Needles.” (A delightful little shop! Y’all in the 801 area code oughta check it out!) The class was…
Cables & Ribs Hat
Necessity is Truly the Mother of Invention! A few weeks ago, I received a Facebook message from our eldest daughter, Marci. Her boyfriend’s birthday was coming up in April and she asked me to knit him a hat, in burgundy/maroon…