A Guide to What Is a Gathering Knot for Finishing Macrame
I still remember the first time I struggled with finishing my macrame project – I had spent hours perfecting the intricate patterns, but the ending looked sloppy and unfinished. That’s…
A Glossary of Common Crochet Abbreviations and Their Meanings
As I sit amidst my yarn stash, organized by the Dewey Decimal System, I often think about the frustration many beginners face when encountering common crochet abbreviations and their meanings.…
A Guide on How to Clean Vintage Knitting Needles
I still remember the day my wife, an avid weaver, inherited her grandmother’s vintage knitting needles. As I watched her gently unwrap them, I noticed how dull and worn they…
A Guide to Making Your Own Needle Conditioner (wood Butter)
I still remember the day my wife, an avid sewer, came to me frustrated with her sewing needles constantly getting stuck and tangled. She had tried every store-bought needle conditioner…
The Best Sock Yarn Subscription Boxes Reviewed
I still remember the frustration of receiving my first best sock yarn subscription boxes in the mail, only to be disappointed by the low-quality yarn and lackluster patterns. It was…
An Analysis: Are Yarn Clubs From Indie Dyers Worth It?
I still remember the first time I stumbled upon an indie dyer’s yarn club – it was love at first sight, or so I thought. The question of are yarn…
The Bus Factor: What Happens to Your Business if You Get Hit by a Bus Tomorrow?
I still remember the day our project came to a grinding halt because our lead developer left the company. It was a stark reminder of the Bus Factor Risk that…
You Don’t Need to Be a Designer: Why Every Professional Needs a Career Portfolio
I still remember the day I landed my dream job, and it wasn’t just because of my resume – it was because of my killer career portfolio. I had spent…
The Secret to Passion: Why You Need ‘differentiation’ (space) From Your Spouse
I still remember the countless hours my husband and I spent in couples therapy, trying to navigate the complexities of Differentiation in Marriage. We were fed a constant stream of…
Reset Your Clock: How to Fix Your Sleep Cycle by ‘sleep Syncing’ With Nature
I still remember the first time I heard about Sleep Syncing – it was at a fiber festival, where a friend was raving about how it had improved her overall…