Videos of the wrap-stitch and the bind-off. And an offer for a free shawl pattern. . . . → Read More: The wrap-stitch and bind-off how-to
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“What can I make with this yarn?“
Over the years I’ve compiled scads of ideas (and posts) on what to make with handspun yarn, banana yarn, hemp yarn, even handspun organic cotton (which I keep selling out of, but look for a few more colors tomorrow morning!). After almost 4 years of this yarny adventure it’s time for a the Mother Of All Lists. Let’s do it! Patterns for Banana yarn If I’m missing YOUR favorite patterns, share them in the comments! PS. Want the yarn and the pattern to come together? Sign up for Summer Yarn Camp (just 2 . . . → Read More: 40+ Patterns for Handmade Yarn My knitting lessons are famous! Ok, maybe not famous, but they are in the Jonesborough Herald and Tribune! The story centers on some of my students, the Misterly family. The picture you see above is of 11 year old knitting machine, Maggie. I’ve been teaching the Misterlys (mom, daughter and 8 yr old son) for just about a year. During that year they’ve made toys, sweaters and finished up piles of unfinished knitting. Check out the entire article here. If you’re looking for more information about knitting lessons with Tara Swiger, you can find it here. If you aren’t near enough for lessons, but still want to learn to knit, check out my Learn to Knit Kit. Did you read the article? Let me know in the comments! PS. Tomorrow I’m going to announce 2 new limited-edition yarn excitements. If you don’t want to miss out, get it delivered right to . . . → Read More: Knitting Lesson Fame Next month I’m teaching a lace class at my yarn shop and I’m trying to pick a good lace pattern. I want something with charts, with paired increases and decreases, and plenty of challenge. You can see my current picks here. Which one do you prefer? Should I pick one from this list or would you start with something else? (let me know in the comments of right here and not on A Novel Yarn, because I don’t want us to skew the voting . . . → Read More: Good Beginner Lace? Suggest a color (or tell me your favorite) and win a free skein of hemp laceweight! . . . → Read More: Name a New Color! The uber-smart Cosy has the answer to the eternal question: When IS the hat DONE? It’s in her 2nd post in a super helpful series on knitting hats. approximate hat heights 0-6 mo. – 5 in. (12.7 cm) Read her whole . . . → Read More: How long do I need to make this hat? I’m super honored to be interviewed by the fabulous Diane of CraftyPod about teaching crafts (and specifically, knitting). We had a great conversation about the experience of teaching and how to get started teaching. If you’ve wanted to start teaching your craft, listen to the conversation here. Diane mentions that my Learn to Knit kit taught her to knit (squee!), you can find the kits here. Even if you know how to knit, these kits are a great way to teach a family member and avoid frustration that comes from not knowing how to describe when-the-loop-does-this-you-do-this. Have you taught your craft? Today, I want to celebrate the awesome-ness of knitters. The following knitters each made a fantastic hat-ness from a single skein of handspun. Hat + Scarf by the darling Marian Firke Drew’s Hat by AtomKitty Game Hat by the wonderfully silly . . . → Read More: What can I Knit with this Yarn? Everything you need to learn to knit! For the past month, I’ve been asking you questions about your “learn to knit” experiences, because I’ve been creating a Learn to Knit kit (available next Tuesday!) Today I want to answer those questions and suggest that you read the comments ya’ll posted, because there are some sweet, hilarious and amazing answers! I think they show the multitude of ways people learn and adapt to something as individual as knitting. And if you don’t knit yet? Sign up for my free Maybe-Knitters e-course to help you decide if knitting might be for you. How did you Learn to Knit? I taught myself from Debbie Stollar’s Stitch N Bitch book, after having attempted to teach myself from another, far more dificult book. Debbie’s way of explaining things just made it all easier. AND that book turned me onto the wonder of Craftster.org and Knitty.com. Any question a new knitter has will be answered in those two places. What . . . → Read More: Learning to Knit – My story |
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