Because love shouldn’t require a second mortgage (or even your emergency ramen fund) Listen, I get it. You want to shower your loved ones with hand-knit treasures that make them weep with gratitude, but your bank account is currently giving you the silent treatment. The good news? Budget knitting gifts! Some of the most beloved…
10 Last-Minute Knitted Gifts I know, I know. “Last Minute Knitted Gifts” sounds a little ridiculous, as knitting isn’t exactly an instantaneous art/craft. Believe it or not, there are a few things a knitter can put together in a matter of hours for gift-giving. So, with the gift-giving season impending, I’ve put together a list…
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Last time I promised a continuation of the awesome Fiber in the Ozarks event that I was blessed to attend. Today I’m going to tell you about one of the vendors at this event: Llama Mama Fibers. Bags, Bags Everywhere! As I was strolling through the venue, I passed an exhibit of handmade yarn bags….
Available today from Amazon Some people are hard to shop for during the holiday season. Not knitters! Here are some of the best gifts for knitters under $20 to make your shopping easier. Take a look. You will thank us later. Novelty Socks for Women – Funny Gifts for Her, Mom, Grandma and Coworker【Women Knitting…
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 row counters and stitch markers, small scissors and cable needles, and sock rulers and gadgets…
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…
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