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What's Going On With My New Facebook Group?
noreply@blogger.com (Diana L. Sullivan, CPA),
I was advised by family and friends to do a Facebook group.  I'm really NOT quick to adopt social media strategies.  I have this ugly vision of myself strapped to a computer and forced to fool with social media all the time. However, Facebook worked very well for online virtual seminars, and I simp…

An Interview About A Domain Purchase
Karie Westermann,
Yesterday I gave an interview to a journalist about the recent knitting (dot) com situation - basically two tech guys bought the knitting dot com domain and, like so many entries into the knitting marketplace before them, they had appeared to have much confidence and done very little research. But …

New Video - Seashell Shawl Techniques
noreply@blogger.com (Diana L. Sullivan, CPA),
I posted a new video the other day about how to make the Seashell Shawl. This is a really interesting stitch.  I've been working on the pattern the last few years, changing thing up to make it easier to do and to make it possible to knit it on all three gauge machines - bulky, mid-gauge, and standa…

Fun at Red Alder!
Beth Brown-Reinsel,
Last week I taught at Red Alder Fiber Retreat in Tacoma, WA.  My students were so enthusiastic and grateful to be at a fiber conference again.  I know the feeling!  My 2-day class on the Icelandic Lopapeysa (the lopi sweater) was such fun.  Take a look at the photos I took of my class and […] The p…

Winding Yarn with a Swift, Ball Winder or by Hand
Marissa,
Most yarns found in a big box craft store come wound in a nice, self-contained shape with a label holding it all together, which I will henceforth call a ‘cake’ (or ball if you want – I sometimes go back and forth…). They are all nicely tucked away and can be used right away. When purchasing a high…

Here I Am
BrandieKnits,
Well, it’s been a fun pandemic eh? Freaking oof. I want to apologize to everyone for straight up disappearing. Sometimes life gets too heavy to carry the all of the extra weight. Some things fall apart without you even knowing, until you’re in a room unpacking all of your things and just sobbing. F…

Confident Knitting Projects, Winter
Katherine Radburn,
It’s hard to believe that we’ve nearly completed a year of Confident Knitting! It’s been amazing to see the myriad beautiful projects started and the new skills mastered by so many of you. We hope the book has given you a big confidence boost! Today, I’d like to show off some of the beautiful c…

Five Things
Tanis,
We have a big Shop Update today at noon EST! Loads of Sock Sets , Mini Bundles and Palettes will be added to the shop in mere hours! My Jager Sock Set pattern has launched. Use code JAGER15 for 15% off on Ravelry and my website all weekend. We uploaded a new video to YouTube last night! Check out t…

Why Balaclavas?
kristinledgett,
Every single day in the last month knitters have been coming in The Knit Cafe looking for supplies to make a balaclava. Why are we so obsessed? Surely not all of us have been watching Audrey Hepbourne looking ever glamourous … Continue reading →

Need a Little Mystery in Your Life?
Katherine Radburn,
How are things in your corner of the world? I always find this time of year a bit funny … no major holidays to look forward to, spring not yet arrived … a time of year where you need to work a bit extra to find some excitement, perhaps? If this rings true to you, you might like to know that thi…

How I Wash My Hand Knits
Tanis,
I originally published this blog post in March of 2019 . 3 years later and I think it’s time for a repost! All of this info still holds true for me, I haven’t changed my methods. Be sure to read the comments for a few more helpful suggestions such as using your top-load washer to soak and spin your…

Confident Knitting Projects, Autumn
Katherine Radburn,
We’re slowly winding things down at Arnall-Culliford HQ, but before we sign off, we want to finish celebrating the amazing skill building and beautiful knits that have continued to come out of the Confident Knitting knitalongs! Today, it’s all about your CK Autumn projects.

Five Things
Tanis,
In last week’s Youtube chat we talked about all of my current WIPS and FO’s. Check it out here ! The Bauble Sock from my upcoming Jager Sock Set. This one might be my fave. Look for it to be released this month. That little tie!!! I’m obsessed. This pattern won’t be ready for a while, it’s a fun on…

Getting Through It
Jane Richmond,
2021 was a difficult year. Somewhere along the way I lost my energy to create. It felt difficult to admit and the cause felt impossible to share. After a step back I finally managed to post a little about what was going on behind the scenes ( here ). I've been finding my way back, one step at a tim…

Pure Wooly Goodness
Tanis,
I’ve cast on for a new sweater and my level of enthusiasm for this project is off the charts! I mentioned in our latest YouTube video that inspiration/enthusiasm really ebbs and flows for me. I can go months just casually knitting on projects that are lovely but that don’t necessarily spark somethi…

kitchen stories (salmer fra kjøkkenet)
Dianna,
I’ve been meaning to share a bit about this design since the autumn 2021 issue of Amirisu came out in November! The issue’s theme is knitwear inspired by films, and I found the process of coming up with a design for this one super interesting, so I thought I’d share both my new design today […]

Loop on the Loose? We've Got You Covered (Video Tutorial)
Katherine Radburn,
Have you knit many projects where you hold two yarns together? Whether you’re exploring the wonderful world of marling with one of Ceceila Campochiaro’s patterns from MDK Field Guide No. 19: Marls or have jumped on the “put a strand of mohair with it” train, you may have noticed it’s relatively…

Five Things
Tanis,
Today is the last day to enjoy the introductory 15% off sale price on my Cool Bean Hat pattern . We painted our bedroom this week and I can’t get over how much I’m enjoying this fresh space. It’s warm and inviting and cheerful and exactly what I needed! Holy smokes it was a cold January! This week’…

Learn to knit: the long tail cast-on
Ysolda Teague,
The long tail cast on is a great multi-purpose knitting cast on and the perfect place for beginner knitters to start. Learn how to work the long tail cast on and how to estimate the length of yarn needed with our clear step by step tutorial and video. More

Let's Make Beautiful I-Cord Edges (Two Video Tutorials)
Katherine Radburn,
This month, it’s all about i-cord in our final Confident Knitting knitalong. I-cord is one of those techniques we return to again and again … it creates beautiful detail that can really elevate a project!