I learned to knit before the internet – long before social media came around. I had no one else to compare my work to. I didn’t know a single other knitter (except for the grandmother who taught me); for all I knew, I was the second-to-last knitter standing. I’d never heard of a perfectly curated ..read more

If you’re lucky enough to have a local yarn shop (LYS), then you probably already know how important these little shops are to the knitters in their communities. A yarn store is so much more than just a place to buy yarn. I grew up in a knitting desert, if you will. Not only did ..read more

Maybe your best self can’t be measured with a checklist? I’ve always been a goal-getter. I was the gal who started every year with a looooong list of ambitious, lofty goals. Knit forty sweaters. Read 100 books. Go to the gym twice a week. Thirty-day, sixty-day, ninety-day goals for personal achievement. If there was an ..read more

“The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls.” ― Pablo Picasso The other day I sat in my favorite chair knitting on a project that I find especially lovely – but not terribly exciting – and had to actively resist the urge to set it aside to start something ..read more

Linen and hemp are both sustainable plant fibers that create gorgeous fabric for knitted garments. But knitting with them might feel like wrestling a small child; your stitches will squirm off the needles and this kind of yarn will NOT forgive you for anything. Slight inconsistency in your tension? Plant fiber will not only let ..read more

If you’re headed to a fiber festival or just excited to shop for your next skein, today I’m sharing 5 reasons to choose hand dyed yarn for your next project. Knitting is so much more than just a hobby, isn’t it? It’s an art form —a way to express creativity, unwind from the stress of daily life, and produce something beautiful and functional. Working with quality materials can make such a difference (both to the experience and the finished product), and hand-dyed yarn offers a unique palette that can transform any project from ordinary to extraordinary. Here are five reasons to bring more hand ..read more

If you’re like Marie Greene, you know that every stitch counts, and as a community, we can do great things together. For years, she has supported the World Central Kitchen through monthly donations through Olive Knits. In 2023, a special promotion raised an extra $1800 on top of the monthly donations. It should come as no surprise that she’s joining the Knit for Food Knit-a-thon, hosted by Laura Nelkin, with a goal to raise $10,000! The Knit for Food Knit-a-thon serves as a platform for knitters of all skill levels to channel their passion into a meaningful cause. Whether you’re a seasoned pro ..read more

When Pantone announced the 2024 Color of the Year, I let out an audible groan. Peach Fuzz, really? Is this what we get when artificial intelligence picks color trends? To say I wasn’t in love would an understatement. I wasn’t nearly as inspired as I was with last year’s color, Viva Magenta. I’ve had a few weeks now to get used to the color and I’ll be the first to admit, I was wrong. Peach Fuzz needs to be on your needles, let me tell you why. Accent for Accessories Peach tones compliment many other shades on the color wheel and will meld perfectly into multi-colored accessories. Pattern: Spor ..read more

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My lifelong obsession with yarn and crafty things is followed closely by my love for office supplies. I’m a list-maker, goal-setter, calendar-obsessed human, and I LOVE the New Year. It is the ultimate Monday, but in a good way. I love the clean slate of a new calendar. I love the possibilities of a fresh to-do list. I love the juicy, life-changing potential of a year I haven’t met yet. So, as we turn the page to a Brand-Spanking-New Year I want to share the tools I use to bring my goals to life throughout the year. Brilliant Weekly Scheduler. For all of my fancy planners, this simple desk-to ..read more