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5 Knitting Mistakes You Might Be Making
Knitting is more than just a way to make things to keep us warm. It’s a creative journey and can be a wonderful tool for mindfulness and self-care. Sometimes, though,...
5 Knitting Mistakes You Might Be Making
Knitting is more than just a way to make things to keep us warm. It’s a creative journey and can be a wonderful tool for mindfulness and self-care. Sometimes, though,...

How to Knit More: Easy Ways to Add Stitches
Do you ever feel like you just can't find enough time to knit? Despite your best efforts, do your projects seem to stay on the needles for weeks, months, or...
How to Knit More: Easy Ways to Add Stitches
Do you ever feel like you just can't find enough time to knit? Despite your best efforts, do your projects seem to stay on the needles for weeks, months, or...

Yarn Stash Tips: Get That Yarn-Mail Feeling
Whether you're a knitter, crocheter or yarn enthusiest I'm guessing you know and love that thrilling feeling of unwrapping a gorgeous parcel of yarn mail, but is it possible to...
Yarn Stash Tips: Get That Yarn-Mail Feeling
Whether you're a knitter, crocheter or yarn enthusiest I'm guessing you know and love that thrilling feeling of unwrapping a gorgeous parcel of yarn mail, but is it possible to...

How to Choose a Word of the Year
What if a single word could positively impact your knitting practice this year? By embracing the transformative power of a carefully chosen word, you will set yourself up for a...
How to Choose a Word of the Year
What if a single word could positively impact your knitting practice this year? By embracing the transformative power of a carefully chosen word, you will set yourself up for a...

Crafting Calm: Navigating the End of Year Rush
As we whirlwind our way through the holiday season and towards the end of the year our knitting needles can become a source of both solace and stress. We’re madly...
Crafting Calm: Navigating the End of Year Rush
As we whirlwind our way through the holiday season and towards the end of the year our knitting needles can become a source of both solace and stress. We’re madly...