Crazy for Ewe

From our latest designs to our process, people and places behind them – explore what we’ve been up to and what’s yet to come.

Are you creative? (hint: the answer is yes)

August 08, 2022 3 min read

Are you creative? Quick, tell me without thinking.

I hope you said yes, because everyone is creative. You may not think so, but you are. We all arrived pre-programmed for creativity, transforming pots and pans and wooden spoons into percussion instruments. We joyfully mixed all the

It's the little things

August 01, 2022 2 min read

Should you put a deadline on your knitting?

July 25, 2022 2 min read

Sunday was bittersweet. A group of us got together for brunch to say farewell to Aimee Soderberg who’s moving to Pittsburgh. With a ready smile and a funny story to share, Aimee has been a bright light in our Tuesday evening class since it was initiated. We will all miss you tons.

Afterwards, at the shop, I was working on a new project, the Slouchy Pullover– a fun super-bulky sweater on size 15 needles. I started it because I knew I had two weeks until the start of our Elan knitalong, so I announced that I was going to finish it by Saturday, August, 6th.

Tricia asked me, do you think that’s a good idea? Should we set ourselves a

Thank you for your trust

July 19, 2022 1 min read

Stephen Covey, author of the 7 Habits, has a fascinating book on trust.

He talks about how important trust in our society as a whole, in our relationships, and in our lives—it drives our sense of self in a way.

Summer knitalong -- Elan by Shellie Anderson

July 18, 2022 2 min read

How’s it going? One of the standard pleasantries of modern society/ We see each other on the street and exchange this, or similar, inquiries. Since I run a yarn store, those exchanges are typically followed up with, “Things must be slow for you, with the hot weather,” or something along those lines. They are not knitters, they don’t

Feederbrook DK Yarn

July 11, 2022 3 min read

I don't stock every yarn in the world. That's not my thing. Even though I have a ton of space, I'm pretty particular about what sits on the shelves. I like to leave a little room for those super special things that I didn't know existed, but can't live without once I've seen them.

Entropy DK from Feederbrook Farm is one of those yarns. I found Entropy on my travels in Oregon. We had just left Multnomah Falls -

Why the knitting trade show us important

June 28, 2022 2 min read

Last week Ginni and Mary and I went to HH Americas, a trade show and convention previously held exclusively in Europe. We used to go to TNNA every year, but even before Covid, that event started to unravel a bit. So it has been almost 5 years since an event like this, and we were pretty excited to attend.

Summer knits - choosing the right size

June 21, 2022 3 min read

When we get started on a garment, there are so many things to consider.

There are the fun things - What pattern will I knit? What yarn should I use? We all love this part. It’s exciting to choose a design and pick the yarn. It’s all about color and texture, fun stitch patterns and style. Who doesn’t love that?

Then there are the not so fun technical questions. Can I get gauge?

Cool summer sweaters that look great

June 13, 2022 3 min read

It's only just beginning to feel like summer, and I'm ready. I run cold and have to soak myself in the sun like a lizard all spring, but even I struggle with the sticky heat of the Mid-Atlantic. Even so, I wear sweaters all year round. When you say sweater, everyone thinks heavy wool sweaters, but knit summer tops are technically sweaters too. We just don’t call them that because the very word

Summer knitting yarns to keep you cool.

June 06, 2022 2 min read

Lots of people only knit in the winter. I get it - wool is definitely nicer to use than almost any plant-based fibers, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t give summer yarns a chance. There are lots of great reasons to knit summer garments and even more beautiful summer fibers to enjoy.

Knitting - not a solitary activity

May 31, 2022 2 min read

The wonderful thing about knitting is that it is a solitary activity. Unlike tennis, you don’t need a partner or team. You can do it all by yourself for hours on end. The downside of knitting is that it is a solitary activity. We can occupy ourselves to the exclusion of others and sometimes feel a little lonely. Don’t get me wrong here. Knitting is a beautiful experience and a very real way to be mindful - fully present, and in the moment with ourselves alone. But our need for one another is just as real.

How to get organized in life and in your knitting

May 16, 2022 2 min read

I had a wonderful conversation this morning with Ciara Conlon - I've been telling anyone who stands still about how Ciara's book, Get Organized - Do more in less time, has changed my life. Well, is changing my life. I still have a long long way to go, but at least I have a map now!

You can watch the video here on YouTube, Ciara talks about how getting organized starts with effective goal setting. We have quite a discussion about how

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