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 frustration. 1. Dropped Stitches Dropped stitches are a common problem for knitters of all levels….
(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 it!), so I’m working to get caught up on paperwork in my office for my…
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 read about below. There can be more than I am going to discuss, but let’s…
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 called something like “Two Socks At A Time Using Magic Loop.” Now let me back…
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 yarn. Being the horrible procrastinator that I am, I assured her that I had plenty…
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 many reasons an individual might choose to pick up the yarn and needles or loom….
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 would feel awkward sitting and knitting silently with other ladies on Zoom. To my delight,…
A new discovery! Silent Knitting.
What is it? Knitting is always great! Knitting with friends is even better!
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 even my favorite team playing! Go Jazz!) When I straightened out the mess I made…
I learned a valuable lesson this past Monday. Here’s the back story. I Hate Seaming I Hate Seaming My last blog post concerned seaming–how much I hate it, specifically. I mentioned a project that I was about to undertake, a knit-in-the-round summer top called Seven Sisters Top. I posted a picture of the completed project…