Hello, my lovely knitting friends! So here’s the thing. Our local yarn store announced their winter knit-along three weeks ago, and I signed up with the enthusiasm of someone who has absolutely no idea what they’re getting themselves into. The project? The famous Musselberg hat. You know the one—that gloriously textured, beautifully structured masterpiece that…
Here’s one New Year’s Resolution that’s worth keeping – learning to knit. You’ve been talking about it for years. for you. Now is the time! I will be teaching three classes during the first quarter of 2026 at Yarn Alchemy in Bentonville. A yarn class is hands-on, relaxed, and very practical. Whether it’s knitting, crochet,…
Confessions of a Yarn Store Walk-Out (and the Lies We Tell Ourselves Along the Way) There is a special kind of optimism that comes with saying the words, “I only need needles.” It’s the same optimism that convinces us a “quick knit” will be done in a weekend or that we will absolutely remember where…
I’ve been a knitter for almost 45 years, give or take. Back in “the day,” there was no such thing as Google, or YouTube, or even the internet! So, if you wanted to learn to knit, you had two options: find someone who had the skills and could/would teach you, or find a book and…
Knitting is more than just a craft; it’s a journey into creativity, mindfulness, and practicality. If you’ve been considering picking up the needles, 2025 is the perfect year to start! I can promise you that you will find joy when you start knitting. Here are the top 10 reasons why knitting should be your new…
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 challenging as it might seem. With a little patience and guidance, you can create cozy,…
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 get asked by non-knitters is “why do I continue to knit?” In a world that…
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…