Falling in Love with Oregon on my Vogue Knitting Retreat
There is no one more surprised than me that I’ve never been on a knitting retreat. It just never seemed to work out, the timing was never quite right or … Continue reading
Now Teaching at Jimmy Beans Wool
Those of you who have been reading the blog for a while, know I moved up to Lake Tahoe last year. It is one of the most beautiful places on … Continue reading
My First Yarn Dyeing Experience
A Potential New Obsession I took a class at my LYS last Saturday afternoon. Jimmy Beans Wool is in Reno just a 45 minute ride up and over the Mt. … Continue reading
Granite Shawl Featured by Space Cadet
Stephanie over at Space Cadet Yarns was kind enough to feature our new Granite Lake Shawl in her newsletter this week. You can find it here at: https://spacecadetyarn.com/2017/07/05/newsletter-getting-back-work/ I’ve been following … Continue reading
Ultimate Stash Building Sale
Imagine my surprise when I walked into Jimmy Beans Wool yesterday and found their huge warehouse almost empty. I’ve mentioned before how dangerous it is to live so close to one of … Continue reading
Creative Inspiration 21 Years in the Making
Spring 1995 Some events just don’t turn out as you imagine them. Like many new mothers, I looked forward to my first child’s first haircut as a milestone in her growth … Continue reading
Why I wish I joined the Knitting Guild sooner
Do you belong to The Knitting Guild Association (TKGA)? I do. I’ve been a member of TKGA for just over 2 years and only wish I had joined earlier. Here’s why… What is … Continue reading
Top 100 Knitting Blogs (we’re on it!)
I was thrilled to get this email this morning. My name is Anuj Agarwal. I’m the Founder of Feedspot. I would like to personally congratulate you as your blog Knitting … Continue reading
Where to Find Fabulous Free Knitting Books
Do you belong to the Knitting Paradise forum? I do. Knitting Paradise is a forum for knitters who love all things knitting. If you’re looking for the latest in software … Continue reading
New Year, New Readers, New Videos
New to the blog? You’re not alone. 2015 was a big year with views, followers and email subscribers all quadrupling. That means we have lots of new readers. Many new … Continue reading
Stash Tote Arrived and I Love It.
Look what came in the mail today. I ordered this tote from Snapfish when I had the mugs made, but it just got here now. It’s really cute and I … Continue reading
Love Knitting? Here’s the Perfect Gift
I just might have a stash; a quite reasonably sized one (depending on your definition of reasonable). One day, while unpacking some lovely yarn and pointedly ignoring the rolling eyes of my … Continue reading
