Tag: Yarn

Yarn Inspiration For Fall Knits

Yarn Inspiration For Fall Knits

It’s still midsummer, but already there’s a shift—subtle, steady. A gentle unfolding where colors and textures linger in the mind, gathering quietly as the season waits to turn. These are the moments where ideas begin to take shape—slow, deliberate, and full of promise. A little 

How To Choose Yarn For Your Next Cast On: An Introductory Look at Fiber Content, Softness, Ply and Gauge

How To Choose Yarn For Your Next Cast On: An Introductory Look at Fiber Content, Softness, Ply and Gauge

What I Notice When I Look at Yarn Color comes first. Always. It catches my eye before my mind has time to name it—a gray with green beneath it, a gold that reads warmer than it should. Not because it demands attention, but because it refuses 

A Quiet Celebration of Hand-Knit Socks

A Quiet Celebration of Hand-Knit Socks

The Quiet Art of Hand-Dyed Yarn There’s an unspoken ritual in the act of knitting socks. The gentle tug of yarn through fingers, the soft click of needles marking time, and the quiet unfolding of color—layer by deliberate layer. These sock yarn sets arrive like 

The Precious Single Skein: Why You’re Holding Onto It—And Why It’s Time to Use It

The Precious Single Skein: Why You’re Holding Onto It—And Why It’s Time to Use It

Intro: That One Skein We all have one. Tucked in a special drawer or perched on a visible shelf like a tiny altar—the skein. Fingering weight, indie-dyed, maybe speckled or subtly tonal. It might have come home with you from a yarn shop you found 

How to Become a Knitter: A Beginner’s Guide

How to Become a Knitter: A Beginner’s Guide

Knitting is more than just a hobby—it’s a creative, meditative, and deeply satisfying craft that connects you to centuries of tradition. Whether you’re dreaming of cozy handmade sweaters, unique gifts for loved ones, or simply need a relaxing activity to unwind after a long day, 

A New Kind Make Nine For A New Year

A New Kind Make Nine For A New Year

This year, I decided to reflect on my style evolution and how my hand knits fit into that. Rather than do a standard Make Nine, I decided to curate an Editorial Make Nine. The Editorial Make Nine is more than a list of patterns one 

Free Knitting & Crochet Patterns for Easy Holiday Gifts

Free Knitting & Crochet Patterns for Easy Holiday Gifts

The following are notes from the Your Knitting Companion Podcast Episode #15 titled, K3tog Twice Does Equal 4 And Other Reasons Knitting Makes Me Happy! The holidays are coming fast, but there’s still time to make something handmade for your loved one. These free knitting 

Free Knitting Pattern: The Gamboge Shrug

Free Knitting Pattern: The Gamboge Shrug

I’m so happy to share my newest pattern, the Gamboge Shrug! The Gamboge Shrug is worked in a DK/light worsted yarn and features a cozy folded over collar and a relaxed fit.  The clean lines of stockinette stitch create a smooth fabric that drapes effortlessly 

The Stress Of Gift Knitting

The Stress Of Gift Knitting

Pearl & Clover Podcast Episode As the gift-giving season approaches, many of us feel the pull to create handmade gifts for many loved ones on our lists. While the idea of crafting something personal and meaningful can be exciting, it can quickly turn into a 

Free Hat Knitting Pattern

Free Hat Knitting Pattern

Middlemist Hat Pattern – The No Cabling Cabled Hat Middlemist is my second of free patterns that I am so happy to offer. This is a quick and easy knit- perfect for gift giving. Although the hat appears to be cabled, it is not. If