The Skinny and the Fat We have a couple new arrivals at Wool & Grace that have me tickled beyond belief. Blue Sky Fibers' Skinny Cotton and Loopy Mango are two yarns that have been on my radar since I first started knitting. When I was a newbie, these brands and yarns were on my… Continue reading The Skinny and the Fat
Category: Knitting Notes
Knitting in Pieces
Knitting in Pieces As a sweater knitter, I got hooked with the top-down construction, making tiny/adorable sweaters for my kids. Top-down, seamless construction is a little like magic: you follow the directions and knit non-stop, and when it’s all said and done, you have a sweater! And since seaming and finishing often feels like a… Continue reading Knitting in Pieces
Clever Cotton for Spring & Summer
Clever Cotton for Spring & Summer Have I ever told you the story about my first year trying to knit? It was terrible! I lived on top of the original Purl Soho location on Prince Street. I went in there, knowing absolutely nothing and looking for a good starter yarn and needles. Do you… Continue reading Clever Cotton for Spring & Summer
