A few weeks ago, I got a copy of Modern Top-Down Knitting: Sweaters, Dresses, Skirts & Accessories Inspired by the Techniques of Barbara G. Walker by Kristina McGowan, and loved it! There is rarely a book where I feel like I want to make every item inside it… and this is one of those! Kristy […]
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Lucky find: great Cashmere yarn from a thrift store!
Look what I got from the thrift store! Okay, so I didn’t exactly happen upon skeins of Cashmere yarn at the thrift store, but I found the next best thing: a big sweater made from Cashmere yarn! Whenever I get the chance, I cruise my local thrift store looking for sweaters made from great yarn. […]
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American/British Conversion chart: cut out & save!
As I am about to enter my 3rd year of spending 1/15th of my year in the Land Down Under, I am becoming increasingly aware of the differences between the US and Australia. Forget about vegemite vs. peanut butter… the real issue is sorting out your crochet patterns! I made a handy-dandy guide that you […]
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Mind’s Eye Yarns: Cambridge, MA
store: Mind’s Eye Yarns address: 22 White St, Cambridge, MA 02140 website: http://www.mindseyeyarns.com/ date of visit: August, 2010 I don’t mean to brag, but I’ve been to a lot of yarn stores. And many of them tout themselves to be ‘spinning friendly’, which seems to mean “we have 3 colors of roving in the corner […]
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Interview with Tanglewood Thicket
I just discovered the amazing needle-felting work of Tanglewood Thicket, and I was delighted that Kasey (Ms. Thicket, herself!) agreed to do an interview with me! Her work is astonishing: using fluffy bits of wool, she dyes and felts whimsical creations that can be 2 feet tall! I have to admit: I’m a total needle-felting […]
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Stacey’s in Knitty!
I’m very excited to announce that my pattern for an intarsia slouchy beret made it into Knitty! I’ve been nearly bursting trying to keep the news quiet… but the Deep Fall version of Knitty was released today, so I can spread the news! I really wanted to make a slouchy beret that was an easy […]
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Selecting a scale for yarn use
Last week, I purchased a new postage scale, because my last one went kaput… and I’m very pleased with my new one! So, I thought I would share some features that I considered when purchasing a new scale. You may be asking, why do you need a postage scale for knitting & crocheting? I find […]
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Newbury Yarns: Boston, MA
store: Newbury Yarns address: 164 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02116 website: http://www.newburyyarns.com/ date of visit: August, 2010 Almost every time I go to Boston, I stop by Newbury Yarns: it’s your classic fine yarn store, right in the heart of Boston’s shopping district on Newbury Street. It’s best to head out armed with their address […]
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Knit & Needlepoint: Boston, MA
store: Knit & Needlepoint address: 11 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02116 now moved, see update at bottom website: http://www.needlepoint-boston.com date of visit: August, 2010 Knit & Needlepoint is located on Newbury street- the ‘high fashion’ street of Boston- less than a block away from the Boston Common. It’s a long street, so don’t despair… as […]
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Help for sore wrists
As knitters and crocheters, we use our hands (and wrists) a lot… and it’s not uncommon to read about developing painful wrists as a result of doing needlework. In this post, I want to share a couple of simple moves that I just learned- designed to get the fluid in your wrist joints moving, and […]
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