A couple of weeks ago my Tuesday knitting class had a conversation about the idea that perfection (especially in our knitting) is overrated. One of our more confident knitters chimed in, saying “it’s like that wabi sabi thing - the Japanese art of imperfection.” Linda (my confident knitter) went on to explain that this Japanese… Continue reading Wabi Sabi Knitting
Last week a knitter in one of our classes asked me for an idea for a scarf pattern. She wanted something simple with some texture. I’m going to be honest with you - there are so many ideas swirling around in my head that it’s kind of tough for me to hone in on a… Continue reading Bundle Up
I’ve been riding a big Kate Davies wave lately. Sweater weather finally arrived, and my own Carbeth pullover is turning out to be my go-to sweater. I’m reading Handywoman (Davies’ recently published Memoir) and I just finished St. Catherines, a cardigan pattern she came out with back in the summer. Plus, she just published… Continue reading Riding the Kate Davies Wave
We had so much fun at our last Wool & Grace book group - we can't wait for the next one. This time, we turned to long-time customer and book lover, Michele, to make a recommendation. Her choice is Educated, a memoir by Tara Westover. I'm a few chapters into the book already. Since I… Continue reading Ready for Another Wool & Grace Book Group?
We have gift knitting on the brain at Wool & Grace. I know I’ve been writing about gift knitting a good amount lately! I like to pace myself through the season of gift knitting, so I’m not stitching like crazy at the last minute trying to get things done. That said - time is a… Continue reading Gift Knitting with Gorgeous Hand Dyes
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