When Inspiration Strikes, and Some Sweater Knitting Tips Does anyone know George who works at Theory at the Bloomingdales in Short Hills Mall? Besides that he is great figuring out someone’s aesthetic quickly and with charm, he also has super-mind-meld-powers to draw me over to Bloomingdale’s when there’s merchandise that screams my name. (Please just… Continue reading When Inspiration Strikes, and Some Sweater Knitting Tips
I could make that…
I could make that… Why did you start to knit or crochet? We all have different reasons that led us down this path. I was strongly encouraged by my grandmother (who tried to teach me a few times… unsuccessfully) and then prodded by a friend (with whom I finally learned the basics from a class… Continue reading I could make that…
What to do when you hit a rut in your knitting
What to do when you hit a rut in your knitting It happens to all of us, and a number of us at Wool & Grace are especially feeling it right now. We’ve hit a rut. The story I’m hearing is that we have a lot of projects with fingering-weight yarn going on right now,… Continue reading What to do when you hit a rut in your knitting
Vacation Needlepoint Projects for the Summer
Vacation Needlepoint for the Summer of 2017 If you read my blog about vacation knitting, I hope a few themes resonated: whatever you do on vacation is supposed to be relaxing. Pick projects that allow you to carry on a conversation, or allow your mind to wander. Certainly don’t pick any projects that are overly… Continue reading Vacation Needlepoint Projects for the Summer
Vacation Knitting Projects for the Summer
Vacation Knitting Projects for the Summer Vacation and knitting go hand in hand. Knitting is a simple, meditate act that promotes the vacation mentality, allowing you to check out and relax. I always have knitting with me on vacation, and I’m specific about the types of projects I take with me. I don’t like to… Continue reading Vacation Knitting Projects for the Summer
