Crazy for Ewe
Noro - perfectly imperfect
In case you haven't seen the posts on Facebook and Instagram, it's Noro time. If you're a Noro addict, as I am, you'll want to sign up for the Noro Party we're doing October First Friday. We'll have Gilda Ongkeko more
Gedifra yarn tasting - una festa bellisima
A lovely, well-established yarn line, Gedifra brings luxury fibers, classic european styling to the modern knitter. Fans of couture fashion and Chanel-style fabrics will love Metal Tweed, a fabulous blend of twinkle more
Connected and uplifted
There's a beautiful scene in the book Love in Ruin when the protagonist, Marty, a gutsy journalist visits a prisoner of war camp in Finland. There is death and devastation all around. The prisoners, so young and naive, seem not even to know what they are fighting for. The guards, although they have a job to do, empathize deeply with the plight of their captives. As the day closes, Marty, the guards, and her guide draw together in their temporary quarters. more
Your full time and attention
Good communication is essential to a successful relationship. Of course it's important to have pleasant everyday chit chat, but it's crucial to have honest and loving conversations about important things. In more
Paint by number?
A lovely and creative knitter recently said that she didn't really consider herself an artist because knitting, well, is more like paint by numbers. That comment has been with me for days and days as I've turned it over in my mind. Is knitting artistic? Does it count if we didn't design the thing ourselves? Part of me says, well, more
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Socktoberfest - hand-dyed happiness all month
Saturday, October 6th we're kicking off Socktoberfest - it's a whole month of hand-dyed happiness. Every weekend you'll get to indulge yourself in fabulous
Chocolate and yarn -- who knew?
We had a lovely visit to Andrea Uravitch's studio and home on Friday. So inspiring to see what she has done with fiber and paper and inspiration. The whole creative process is just fascinating. After lunch, I had some time on my hands in Old Town more
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Move your highlighter tape
I've been really stressed lately. All the stuff. New product launches, classes, retreats, events, social media, and more. It's all good, and I'm super excited about it, but life has felt a little overwhelming. And then there's the not more
Mitten knitalong
Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens; Bright copper kettles and w___ w_____ m______
Did you get it? Warm Woolen Mittens! I love The Sound of Music. Cliched? Maybe, but I don't care. Who can resist singing along as Maria ticks off her favorite things? Mittens are cozy and happy, crusted with snow as we reach for a cup more
Mindset -- is your fixed or growth?
I've been thinking about last week's newsletter, and Katie's comment about how good judgment comes from experience and experience comes from bad judgment. In addition to being a good laugh, it's powerfully true, but it's important more
Creativity and judgment
Mary has found a lovely new shawl for her next knitalong. This really is a lovely pattern, and the designer certainly has an eye and a sense of style, not to mention a great photographer. But like so many newish designers, she's got a beautiful picture and a set of basic instructions, but the specifics are kind of missing. For instance, she gives the needle size she used but not the gauge she got with more