A Guide to the Best Lighting for Knitting Photography
I still remember the first time I tried to photograph my handmade scarf – the best lighting for knitting photography seemed like a myth. I had heard that natural light…
A Guide to Knitting With Bulky Yarn for Fast Results
I still remember the first time I fell in love with a guide to knitting with bulky yarn – it was a chilly winter evening, and I had just finished…
A Guide to Using Unconventional Materials in Weaving
I still remember the first time I decided to push the boundaries of traditional weaving by incorporating unconventional materials into my work. It was a eureka moment, as I discovered…
A Guide to Choosing Yarn for a Project
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.…
A Guide to Making a Leather Project Bag
I still remember the day my wife, an avid weaver, complained about her project bag falling apart – again. That’s when I decided to create a sturdy leather project bag…
A Guide on How to Keep Your Place in a Knitting Pattern
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…
A Guide to Cotton Yarn for Weaving
As I sit at my loom, surrounded by spools of cotton yarn, I’m reminded of the countless times I’ve been asked for a guide to cotton yarn for weaving. It’s…
A Maker’s Guide to the Best Fabrics for Project Bags
I still remember the first time I tried to make a project bag for my wife’s knitting. I was overwhelmed by the best fabrics for project bags options and ended…
A Beginner’s Guide to Taking Your First Pottery Class (and Loving It)
I still remember my first experience with pottery – I was at a fiber festival, of all places, and stumbled upon a ceramics booth. The owner, a warm and talented…
An Explainer: What Does Fingering Weight Yarn Mean?
I still remember the first time I encountered what does fingering weight yarn mean – it was like trying to decipher a secret code. As a seasoned yarn store owner,…