…e: Loop address: 1914 South Street, Philadelphia, PA website: www.loopyarn.com date of visit: March, 2010 I was very excited to visit Loop, because I had heard things. Anyone who knows me knows that I’m a neat freak… and I had been told that Loop was too neat, even for me. Someone even used the word ‘sterile’. To tell you the truth, I doubted that a yarn store could actually be ‘sterile’ (it’s yarn! ItR…
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Morris and Sons: Sydney, NSW, Australia
…il I went to a large number of yarn stores that just sold yarn. I’ve come to love the community aspect of a yarn store… and this place has it. Okay, enough of my ramblings about the greater functions of yarn stores in society… onto the details. Morris and Sons is a two-floor store, with needlepoint and such on the top floor, and knitting & crochet yarns on the bottom floor. Like I said, they have classes, a table, a book cor…
Continue ReadingA Yarn Lover’s Guide to Washington, DC
…itting Loft (2) is the newest addition to the DC Metro Yarn Stores, having opened in the Summer of 2013. As a new store, their selections of yarns are still expanding, but the staff couldn’t have been more welcoming when I stopped by over the summer. The great thing about this store, is they are wheelchair accessible and on the ground level. Located near the Eastern Market, the store is the perfect stop on a day of window shopping. How to get ther…
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Continue ReadingInterview with Amigurumi Maker, Petit Remy
…ity to them. To me, it makes each one special. Thanks so much! Find Theresa at the links below! Instagram: @petit.remy Facebook: Facebook.com/petit.remy.shop Etsy: etsy.com/shop/petitremy…
Continue ReadingOh, you’ve never heard of a Christmas pickle?
…ouldn’t resist crocheting a Christmas Pickle… and it’s a free pattern, so you should make one, too! BFF Cowl In previous posts, I’ve been telling you about the BFF cowl that I’m knitting and swapping with Sarah. Sarah finished her half a couple weeks ago, but I wouldn’t open the package until I finished my half. Guess what was inside? In addition to her beautiful knit cowl, there were some adorable Sexy Knitter…
Continue ReadingHow I designed 10 monsters (without getting bored)!
…u do! And you can have them all! All 10 of these patterns are available as free downloads from Knitting Fever! Isn’t that awesome? I really hope that you grab them and enjoy the process of crocheting these fun monsters! Thanks for stopping by and reading! If you want to see more great finished items… make sure to visit Tami’s Amis blog, the organizer of this great FO Friday theme! I hope you have an awesome and craft-filled weeke…
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…animals. They might crochet, but they might not. There’s no sense of community. It’s just me, posting pictures and then a collection of short comments. The people I interact with most are my regular blog readers and members of my Ravelry group. These are folks who leave meaningful comments and I have actual conversations with. It’s a special group. I treasure these people, and they’re who make my job really fun! Do you have…
Continue ReadingHow to Start Amigurumi the Easy Way! The Sloppy Slip Knot.
…and your hole closes up! And don’t worry, the hole won’t slip open over time. It’s easy! If the hole doesn’t pull closed, this probably means that you crocheted your 6 stitches into the incorrect stitch. No worries, try again! And now you’re ready for the second round. You’ll want to read this post on crocheting the 2nd round of amigurumi for help counting your stitches. If you’re new to amigurumi, I thin…
Continue ReadingDo you really want a business?
…not the same as creating a business. Even registering your business name, opening a bank account, or starting a website doesn’t mean you have a business (even though those are all great first steps). Creating business is about crafting a bigger vision. There are a lot of differences between a business and a hobby, but for most people I work with, it comes down to this: Are you working towards something bigger? Whether you sell your work or you do…
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