One Skein Wonders: Fingering Weight Edition I don’t know about you, but I am hugely guilty of buying single skeins of gorgeously dyed fingering-weight yarn without any purpose. While it’s no big deal to mix odd skeins of fingering yarn into a big shawl or a sweater, it’s nice to have a single project to… Continue reading One Skein Wonders: Fingering Weight Edition
When Did I Become a Poncho Person?
When Did I Become a Poncho Person? When I first started working at Wool & Grace it became abundantly clear that we live in a town for poncho people. Keep in mind I was, at that point, a relative newcomer to Summit. But really, the Easy Folded Poncho (awesome pattern by Churchmouse) was the project… Continue reading When Did I Become a Poncho Person?
All Seasons Lace in Vogue Knitting’s SS17 Issue
All Seasons Lace in Vogue Knitting’s SS17 Issue This season’s issue of Vogue Knitting is once again full of lace (I suppose Spring and Summer are the seasons for lace at VK). While there are a ton of lace pieces that seem overly intricate and too precious for daily life, there are others which are… Continue reading All Seasons Lace in Vogue Knitting’s SS17 Issue
Unbalanced Beauty
Unbalanced Beauty I’ve been feeling a little off lately. Between my allergies and the untimely passing of someone I grew up with, I’m just off kilter. In my knitting life, I’ve been reveling in cotton and linen fibers, preparing for additions to my warm-weather wardrobe. As per usual I opened Ravelry to check out what’s… Continue reading Unbalanced Beauty
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
