Long Island Yarn and Farm is our special guest on the Yarn Thing Podcast
Long Island Yarn & Farm is an amazing small business. I have been using their hand salve to keep my hands from drying out throughout the winter. It is perfect for those of us that work with our hands since you can put it directly on the ares that need…
A Shawl Pin To Hold it all Together
Shawls and wraps are such popular accessories in the knit and crochet world. But to keep your gorgeous new accessory secure around your shoulders as you work and move a shawl pin is a necessity. Today, shawl pin is a loose term. They’re also known as scarf pins and brooches,…
Knitting Video Tutorial-Braided Cable Knit Throw
Red Heart has brought us a beautiful NEW yarn, Hygge. This is the perfect yarn for getting cozy through the winter or any time. In this video tutorial I will show you how to work up the Braided Cable Knit Throw, a FREE pattern from Red Heart. Working cables can…
Featured Charity: Red Scarf Project
On average there are over hundreds of thousands of children in the foster care system. These children are spending time with temporary families while their own work to get back on their feet. This can be a scary time for young kids and a difficult one for older kids transitioning…
Brioche Knit Shawl || Lacy Stripes Knit Shawl
On the Marly Bird YouTube channel, there’s another video tutorial showing you how to make a wonderful brioche knit shawl. The Lacy Stripes Shawl is a FREE pattern from Red Heart that you can download on their website. Learn along with me how to increase using yarn overs to make…
Loop-It, loop-It real good…NEW Loop-It Yarn from Red Heart
Loop-It, loop-It real good…NEW Loop-It Yarn from Red Heart! This loopy, puffy yarn is great for blankets, scarves, cowls, hats, ponchos, etc. You name it, and you can finger knit it with this great Loop-it by Red Heart Yarn! Red Heart is at it again with a BRAND NEW YARN…
Meditative Stitching, is that a THING?
I have been knitting a LONG time and many of those years it has been as part of my job. One of the things I personally struggle with is remembering to take the time to pause and focus on what is going on around me. With so many deadlines and…