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    Knitting mystery: Same garment, half the weight?

      I'm currently in the midst of knitting my second basic drop-shoulder sweater. But this time, I'm using something truly special that will have you saying "wow!" – blown yarn!...

    Knitting mystery: Same garment, half the weight?

      I'm currently in the midst of knitting my second basic drop-shoulder sweater. But this time, I'm using something truly special that will have you saying "wow!" – blown yarn!...

    The secret to smooth ribbing. Drop-shoulder sweater.

    The secret to smooth ribbing. Drop-shoulder swe...

    Last week while knitting a new drop-shoulder sweater (still nameless) I decided to try a technique I’d learned a long time ago but had never really given it a chance....

    The secret to smooth ribbing. Drop-shoulder swe...

    Last week while knitting a new drop-shoulder sweater (still nameless) I decided to try a technique I’d learned a long time ago but had never really given it a chance....

    The gray mug that taught me a valuable knitting lesson.

    The gray mug that taught me a valuable knitting...

    Today, I want to talk about knitting fundamentals, confidence, and a not-so-colorful memory from my art class.  When I was 12, I signed up for painting lessons. Filled with visions...

    The gray mug that taught me a valuable knitting...

    Today, I want to talk about knitting fundamentals, confidence, and a not-so-colorful memory from my art class.  When I was 12, I signed up for painting lessons. Filled with visions...

    A beginner's guide to perfect armholes.

    A beginner's guide to perfect armholes.

    Many of us dream of creating beautiful, polished hand-knitted pieces we can proudly show off from every angle. But those pesky underarm holes in top-down garments can be a real...

    A beginner's guide to perfect armholes.

    Many of us dream of creating beautiful, polished hand-knitted pieces we can proudly show off from every angle. But those pesky underarm holes in top-down garments can be a real...

    ☀️ Summer vibes! The Mellow Mood top is here!

    ☀️ Summer vibes! The Mellow Mood top is here!

    Can't get enough mellow vibes? Me neither! That's why I'm so excited to introduce you to the newest member of my collection, the Mellow Mood Top! Do you have a...

    ☀️ Summer vibes! The Mellow Mood top is here!

    Can't get enough mellow vibes? Me neither! That's why I'm so excited to introduce you to the newest member of my collection, the Mellow Mood Top! Do you have a...

    Knit with soft bamboo for a feel-good summer.

    Knit with soft bamboo for a feel-good summer.

    Let’s keep the summer yarn exploration going! This week, I want to introduce you to a fantastic option you might have heard about, but perhaps haven’t yet had the chance...

    Knit with soft bamboo for a feel-good summer.

    Let’s keep the summer yarn exploration going! This week, I want to introduce you to a fantastic option you might have heard about, but perhaps haven’t yet had the chance...