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.
Category Anita’s Blog
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…
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…
Knitting: A Great Hobby
People ask me why I knit. Knitting is a timeless craft that has been around for centuries. It relaxes the enthusiast, gives her/him a chance to create something beautiful and functional, and is a worthwhile and satisfying journey. There are…
Update on Silent Knitting
In my last post, I told you about my first adventure with Silent Knitting. I’ve attended three sessions now, and I thought I would post an update for you. THINGS I’VE LEARNED FROM SILENT KNITTING FIRST: I wondered if it…
A New Adventure—Silent Knitting
A new discovery! Silent Knitting.
What is it? Knitting is always great! Knitting with friends is even better!
The Sweater For ME!
A WIP (Work In Progress) On Our Last Visit… In a former post, I shared with you a picture and “harrowing” story of casting on when one is distracted. An NBA Playoff game would be a great example. (It wasn’t…