Author: Audrey Vance

I still remember the day I first stumbled upon a review of the darn good yarn subscription box. As a former yarn store owner, I’ve seen my fair share of…

I still remember the first time I stumbled upon a review of the knitcrate subscription box – I was immediately skeptical. As a seasoned fiber artist and former yarn store…

I still remember the first time I stumbled upon Ravelry – it was like discovering a treasure trove of yarn and pattern goodness. As a seasoned fiber enthusiast, I was…

As a seasoned knitter and former yarn store owner, I’ve seen my fair share of frustrated makers struggling to find the perfect stitch pattern. The right best stitch dictionaries for…

I still remember the first time I picked up “A Stitch in Time” by Susan Crawford – it was like a breath of fresh air for my knitting soul. As…

I still remember the day I first laid eyes on a review of Vogue Knitting magazine – it was like a treasure trove of possibilities for a fiber enthusiast like…

I still remember the first time I encountered a niddy noddy – a quirky tool that’s often shrouded in mystery. As a seasoned fiber artist, I’ve lost count of how…

I still remember the first time I tried to block a handmade sock without a sock blocker – it was a disaster. The shape was all wrong, and the fabric…

I still remember the frustration of watching my beautifully knit scarf felt and shrink after using the wrong wool wash for blocking. It was a painful lesson in the importance…

I still remember the first time I laid eyes on the Cocoknits blocking mats – it was at a knitting conference, and I was immediately drawn to their sleek design…