I will be embarking on a new and exciting adventure spinning and dyeing my way through eight weeks of eight different sheep breeds. Join me on this exciting quest while I review how each fiber behaves when spun and dyed. This week I am reviewing Icelandic sheep wool in a natural brown and grey color. Click […]

Can I just say? I LOVE sock knitting! It’s my go to travel knitting, in between project knitting, and all around potato chip project. I have knit with many different sock yarn brands, but one I have tried recently is the Blue Ridge Yarns Footprints. I love how this yarn comes with complimentary colors for the […]

American Made Yarn: For an amazing yarn made in America, look no further than Elemental Affects Civility Sport High Twist. This delicious blend of Merino Wool and Mulberry Silk is homegrown, hand-dyed and spun right here in the USA. This yarn is strong and durable due to its high twist, yet soft and squishy thanks […]

I was gifted the Paradise Fibers Glitzy Wool Roving in Amber not too long ago. And although the color is the most gorgeous, natural amber color, I could not figure out what I wanted to make with it. This color, in fact, looks beautiful on most skin tones and has a delightful sparkle to the roving. […]

If you are anything like me, you have a TON of scrap yarn left overs from projects. I love sock knitting and have tiny little feet so I always have yarn left over from my sock projects. I also started spinning mostly fingering weight in small amounts and can’t figure out what to do with […]

The line of Brown Sheep yarns is simply amazing!  There is something in it for everyone.  Their Cotton Fleece DK and Cotton Fine fingering yarns are a unique blend of soft Pima Cotton and Merino Wool.  I love that there is just enough merino wool to make an otherwise heavy fiber like cotton feel much lighter.  The […]

Are you thinking of knitting your first hat? Or maybe you have already knit your first hat and are just looking for some pointers on how to improve on your second one. Whatever your expertise with hat knitting may be, it is never a bad idea to brush up on some basic essential tips for […]

Have you ever done a mystery knit along (MKAL)?  As much as  I love to knit, I have never given one a try.  Some knitters are great at following directions, that’s not me in knitting and sometimes in life too.  I am the type of knitter that has a hard time just doing what I am […]

Malabrigo has done it again!  The name of their newest line, Dos Tierras means Two lands in honor of the sources of the two amazing fibers that are found in this ultra-soft yarn.  This DK weight yarn is as versatile as it is beautiful.  Malabrigo decided to marry two amazing fibers together by spinning 50% […]

Knitters have long known the healing effects of their handy work.  Once you get the hang of this activity, it is quite relaxing.  The feeling of having a strand of silky, superfine merino blended with cashmere pass through your fingers as you create something for a loved one is amazing.  With all of these benefits, […]

Noro has taken the color of yarn to new heights since they emerged into the yarn market over 30 years ago. The amazing color changing yarn that Noro produces delights fiber artists of all types. This yarn is amazing for weaving, felting, crochet and of course knitting. Noro Lace is a fantastic pattern book. This book […]

This week we are having a blow out sale on ruffle yarn. There are so many different uses for this fun frilly yarn. I personally love to see it used in baby items. I have seen some really cute baby skirts and dresses made from this stuff and it can even be used as a […]