News & Notes From FGF

Tip of the Week: My Favorite Cast-On

I have never been able to master the long tail cast on. I can't figure out how long to make the tail. And I either end up with not enough or too much left over. So this provisional cast on is great. It is like making a crochet chain over your needle. Here is a video...

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Podcast episode: Three Kinds of Creativity

Are you creating as an amateur, a professional or are there times when you are creating sacredly? Learn about these in this new episode of the Flying Goat Farm Podcast. Listen to it here or subscribe on iTunes, Spotify or whereever you listen to podcasts. An applique...

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Avoid Burnout and Find Your Inspiration

I dropped the next podcast today. It's all about Burn out.... what causes it and how to deal with it when you feel burnt out. I also give you ideas for finding inspiration. And lastly, there is a creative exercise for you to complete if you choose. I'm really excited...

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Winter Half Pipe KAL

If you've been reading this blog you know that I am starting a KNIT ALONG this Friday, in just 4 days. This is in honor of the Winter Olympics and the Ravellenics event. The objective of Ravellenics is to start and finish at least one item in your preferred craft...

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Obstacles to Our Creativity: A Podcast

What is stopping you from expressing your creativity? Lisa talks about fear, perfectionism and inertia and gives you some ways to get creative again. Of course there is a creative exercise for you as well. Click here to listen Click here to watch on Vimeo Reply here...

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