Crochet and Knit Blankets. A Love/Hate Relationship? When was the last time you finished a knit or crochet afghan? How did you feel? Relieved? Or maybe you thought to yourself, “I’ll never do something like that again!” It’s no doubt the time and yarn commitment required for an afghan isn’t for everyone. I tend to be a one or maybe two afghans a year kinda g ... Show More
Jan 2024
Intermediate | Knitting a Scarf
<p>You used to tie yourself in knots over learning Mandarin before ChinesePod came along, and you've been looking for a new outlet for your knot-tying knack ever since. Throw out those musical instruments, crossword puzzles, and scrabble board. Knitting is the new hip hobby.. ... Show More
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Dec 2024
Best Of: An Ugly Sweater’s Hidden Wisdom
In the early days of the Covid lockdown, many of us took up new hobbies, like playing guitar or baking bread. But Peggy Orenstein went a little further. A lifelong knitter, Peggy decided to try making a sweater from scratch. She taught herself to shear sheep, spin and dye yarn, a ... Show More
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Jul 2025
#97 // Summer Throwback: 5 Surprising Reasons to Start Knitting
July Summer Throwback Series Why knitting is more than yarn: stress relief, creativity, flow, screen detox, and connection. Real stories and examples of how it helped busy moms reclaim time. Grab your starter cheat sheet (3 Things You Need to Start Knitting) Ready to knit in 90 m ... Show More
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