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Etsy Bans Use of ‘Redskins’ NFL team name. Here’s what ELSE they should do.

by Stacey on September 13, 2014

I’ll take a second first to fill in my international readers who have no idea what I’m talking about because they don’t get American football news! The background on the Redskins controversy There’s a football (gridiron) team called the Washington Redskins that has existed since 1932. The mascot is a a Native American man (which […]

Finished Abalone Sweater!

by Stacey on September 12, 2014

Just in time for a crisp fall (seriously, it’s 47 degrees here now!), I finished knitting a little sweater for myself! The pattern is Abalone, and I knit one a few years ago. It’s a really easy knit, and it’s a great design because I have a long torso. This time, I decided to add […]

Knit a scarf with leftovers!

by Stacey on August 29, 2014

Do you have a bunch of leftover yarns that you aren’t sure what do to with? Knit or crochet a simple striped scarf! Look at the one that I just knitted: Here are some tips for getting a great looking scarf: Pick a simple stitch pattern so that the yarn really shows off! Use yarns […]

5 Tips for Selling Your Crochet Items

by Stacey on August 27, 2014

It makes me so happy that many crocheters use my designs as a way of making an income for themselves… by selling the finished items! (Yup, it’s allowed! Read here) I’ve asked Michaela, the woman behind Crochet City KC on Etsy to share some of tips for selling crocheted items. Hopefully, these tips will help […]

How Hiring a Handyman is like Buying a Crochet Pattern

by Stacey on August 16, 2014

Stick with me, here! Last winter, our (very old) house was freezing. Even with the furnace running full blast, we couldn’t get the temperature above 60 degrees (to be fair, it was below -20 degrees outside!) Obviously, that’s not good. So, one item on this summer’s to-do list was to get attic insulation. You get […]

5 Tips: How to Avoid Burnout

by Stacey on August 11, 2014

I’ve been in the yarn business since 2008. Since then, I’ve seen a lot of designers and yarn companies come and go. The reasons for businesses ending are varied, but the most common is burnout. I’ve heard of countless designers and yarnies working 12 hour days without taking a day off… and a couple of […]

Behind the Scenes of the Kit Club

by Stacey on July 23, 2014

Last week, I was busily packing lots of packages for the Kit Club! It’s a lot of packages! I thought you might enjoy a peek behind the scenes of the Kit Club. In this Coffee With Stacey, I chat about: How the process of packing/shipping boxes works How I decide what goes into the club […]

3 Ways to Join Yarn without Tying a Knot

by Stacey on July 22, 2014

Today, I’m going to show you my 3 favorite ways for joining a new yarn without tying a knot. These techniques can be used: When you’ve run out of yarn, and want to join a new ball of the same color To change to a new color according to the pattern (although the color change […]

Cowboy Cowl!

by Stacey on July 18, 2014

If you’ve been following, you know I’ve been stitching along in the Tour de Loop. I’m excited to share a finished project! The pattern is called Cowboy Cowl, and I really love it! I knit it up in Blue Sky Alpacas Extra, which is a fabulous yarn. I modified the pattern so that the cowl […]

20 Things about Stacey

by Stacey on July 17, 2014

I’ve been really enjoying this meme on Instagram… the poster writes 20 things about themselves! I’ve learned so many fun things about the people I follow! But I can’t imagine typing that much on my phone, so I figured I’d do it the old fashioned way! Here are 20 things about me! (in no particular […]