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….
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…
When I lived in Alaska, I found a knitted cowl that was long enough to use as a hood. I fell in love with that thing! Unfortunately, I lost it somewhere between Alaska and Florida. I had some lovely yarn from Juniper Moon Farm, lace-weight and a beautiful sky blue color. Its official title was…
I’ve known a lot of people who have married or have kids who are getting married. I love giving wedding shower gifts of knitted dishcloths. I usually give a pair, wrapped in wedding ribbon, with a tag that gives the bride instructions on laundering the gift. These dishcloths will also make terrific Christmas or birthday…
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Disclaimer: This blog post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission to fund my Diet Dr. Pepper habit if you use these links to make a purchase. You will not be charged extra, and you’ll keep me supplied in caffeine. It’s a win for everyone, really. A knitter can find hundreds of knitting…
Disclaimer: This blog post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission to fund my Diet Dr. Pepper habit if you use these links to make a purchase. You will not be charged extra, and you’ll keep me supplied in caffeine. It’s a win for everyone, really. Your sister just announced her first pregnancy….
Welcome to Knitting with Anita! I’m Anita, and I love knitting! My DH (Dear Hubby) suggested that I start this blog/website since I am so passionate about knitting. So, here goes! My Story First, a little about me: I was born and raised in the South (Arkansas, to be specific). With the exception of about…