I love to create with my hands, and while knitting is not on the top of my list, it is something that I dabble in from time to time. As a result, I don’t like to pay for my knitting patterns and so I’ve scrounged up a list of sites that offer free or very ...
Knitting with looms is easy, much easier to learn than knitting with needles. If you don’t already know that you want to knit on a loom, read my article about how to learn to knit the easy way. Open it now in a new window and then come back here to learn all about the ...
So you’re ready to learn to knit or crochet and you know that the first step is to pick out some yarn to start practicing with. As you go to your local yarn store you notice that there are so many different types of yarn, all made with different fibers – what should you choose? ...
When I wanted to learn to knit, I walked into my local yarn shop (LYS) and asked the first person I made eye contact with for help. She handed me a large, floppy book by someone called, “Susan Bates.” The book was filled with curious drawings of hands, needles and (I assumed) yarn, plus a ...
There are many knitters out there just like me – you are left handed knitters! Many of the knitting books give a simple suggestion to those of us who are left-handed. That is this: Learn to knit right-handed! Being a left-handed knitter, I refused to take that advice. I have been knitting left handed for ...
When most people hear the word “felt” many think of a sheet of felt sold in art stores. If you have heard of “felting” as an art form you may have heard of the art of needle felting but, more likely are only familiar with the wet felting process, or wet felting used to give ...
Knitting is therapeutic for some people and entertainment for others. Some folks pursue it with passion, and others are just so giving and generous they use all their spare time creating cherished expressions of love through their hand made creations. Reading knitting blogs can be inspiring for anyone learning to knit or anyone looking for ...
The Western Massachusetts town of Northampton is located in the Pioneer Valley section of Hampshire County. Northampton, Massachusetts is well- known for its progressive politics, educational institutions, burgeoning arts scene and vibrant nightlife. This highly- creative community has many arts resources and retailers which cater to various forms of arts, crafts and hobby activities. Among ...