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December 19, 2022 2 min read
This time of year is a celebration for many cultures. Whether we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the miracle of the oil for the Menorah, or the enlightenment of the Buddha, it is a time of joy, reflection and most importantly, gratitude.
Tis the season to show the people in our lives, from our family and friends to our mail carrier and hair stylist, how much we value them. We want to show our gratitude.
December 12, 2022 4 min read
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November 26, 2022 5 min read
It’s fabulous to give hand-knits to those you love and know will appreciate the time and effort that went into such a thoughtful gift. But here it is the day before Thanksgiving…Is there anything you still make in time? Yes! Let me share with you my favorites.
If you’re a sweater knitter,you still have time to a sweater - as long as it’s in super bulky yarn, and you don’t have too many people on your list. I did a whol
November 21, 2022 4 min read
November 14, 2022 4 min read
As we continue our look at yarn construction types, let’s talk first about plied yarn. What is Plied Yarn anyway? Plied yarn has come to mean yarn created by twisting unspun fiber under tension. The resulting strand is a single. Twisting makes the fiber strong enough to be used without breaking when you pull on it. The greater the twist, the stronger the yarn, but there is a limit to how much twist a yarn can have and still behave.
November 07, 2022 2 min read
October 31, 2022 3 min read
At a trunk show, the yarn company or designer sends a whole big box, or trunk, of knitted samples for you to see and try on. The garments are typically in the shop for at least 10 days and sometimes as long as 2 weeks.
A trunk show might feature a single yarn in several different samples, or it could be a seasonal collection, or garments from a book or magazine. The point is to
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