I moved with my family to Anchorage, Alaska, in November 1991. (My first husband was in the Air Force and that was our newly assigned posting.) Our first Sunday at church, I met Joel’lene Anderson, a remarkable woman who quickly became my best friend. I taught Joel’lene to knit, and she took the skill and…
Because we all know yarn and sunshine can be friends Hello, fellow yarn lovers! Just because it’s hot outside doesn’t mean your needles need to take a vacation. After all, going without knitting for more than 7 days consecutively could be hazardous to our health, right?? I know, I know—wool and 90+ -degree weather don’t…
Teachers love the end of the school year. Yes, we will miss our students dreadfully, even the stinkers. But most of us are really tired, burnt out, longing for a break to recharge, improve our education through summertime classes, and get away for just awhile. This teacher feels the same way. My school ended on…
By a Long-Suffering, Wool-Covered Husband Let me start by saying I love my wife. Truly. Deeply. Even when I find sock yarn in the freezer and stitch markers in my shoes. Being married to a knitter is like cohabitating with a very crafty squirrel—one who hoards wool instead of nuts and gets cranky when the…
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….
Eureka! Fiber in the Ozarks 2025 I live about 20 miles from a remarkable community called Eureka Springs. Eureka Springs is located in northwest Arkansas and has long been a mecca for artists and craftsmen. For the fourth year, Eureka Springs hosted an incredible March 13-15 event called “Fiber in the Ozarks.” Held in the…
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…
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…
(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 little shop called Yarn Alchemy. (For those of you who may not be familiar with…