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Is swatching a dirty word?

by Sam Fargo | Jan 24, 2017 | knitting

Do you do it? Or do you just dive right into a project? As many of you know, I started this journey as a weaver. How closely you set your threads is the key to getting the fabric that you want. And once you know that you can build the rest of your...

The Health and Wellness Benefits of Knitting and Crochet

by Lisa Check | Nov 29, 2016 | knitting

It’s a proven fact. There is research. Yes, knitting and crochet does in fact enhance your health and well being. I know that when I am feeling low and tired, but still feel the need to “do” something, I take out my project bag and knit a few...

Yarn Weights and Measures: What Do They All Mean?

by Lisa Check | Mar 14, 2016 | knitting, wool, Yarn

I’ve been thinking a lot about what all those ways that yarn manufacturers, including myself, categorize the yarn. There are so many ways of speaking about the size of the yarn. The standard yarn weight information is set up in a table with discreet squares....

Why You Should Use The Good Stuff

by Lisa Check | Aug 10, 2015 | Blog, knitting

“I’m just learning, so I’m going to use cheap yarn/roving until I know what I’m doing. I don’t want to waste it.” I hear those words all the time in my spinning and knitting classes. I even said it myself when I was learning how to...

Using Hand-Dyed Yarns: Epic or Fail?

by Lisa Check | May 26, 2015 | Blog, knitting

If you are like me, you have many, many hand-dyed yarns in your stash! I am just so drawn to bright, vibrant colors and it is hard to walk away from a beautiful skein. The question is what kind of garment should be made with these yarns to really show them off. I...

Swatching and Stash Appreciation

by Lisa Check | Nov 23, 2014 | knitting, wool, Yarn

Do you swatch? I hear all the time that people do not like to swatch so they don’t swatch. I suppose if you are making a shawl or scarf that doesn’t need to be a particular size you don’t need to. Or if you buy the yarn that the pattern says to use,...