Author: Beatrice "Bea" Quinn

I still remember the frustration I felt when I first started knitting and crocheting – how to calculate how much yarn you need was a mystery that seemed impossible to…

I still remember the first time I tried to use a wraps per inch (wpi) tool – I was frustrated and confused, with no clear instructions to guide me. As…

I still remember the first time I encountered the term “what does yarn dye lot mean” in my knitting class. A student was frustrated because her yarn didn’t match, despite…

I still remember the first time I tried to make cold brew coffee at home – it was a disaster. I had heard that it was a simple process, but…

I still remember the first time I attempted to choose yarn for a project – I was overwhelmed by the countless options and unsure of how to make a decision.…

I still remember the frustration I felt when I first started knitting – how to keep your place in a knitting pattern seemed like an impossible task. I’d spend hours…

I still remember the first time I tried to knit a scarf, only to end up with a frustrating mess because I didn’t understand the concept of right side vs…

I still remember the first time I tried to how to read a knitting chart – it was like staring at a secret code that only a select few could…

As I sit here surrounded by balls of yarn and half-finished scarves, I’m reminded of the countless times I’ve seen beginners get frustrated with a guide to common knitting abbreviations.…

I still remember the first time I tried to crochet in the round – it was a frustrating experience, to say the least. I had heard that it was a…