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Mermaids ~ new pattern release!
Susan B. Anderson (noreply@blogger.com),
Hi, Knitters, I hope you are doing well. We are having a rainshower-filled weekend, very off and on. We had dinner at Evan and Molly's house last night. Along with his brother and dad, he built a new deck on the side of his 100-year-old house and we tested it out with a cookout. They strung white l…

Why I teach math through knitting
Sara Jensen, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Carthage College,
In this professor’s class, there are no calculators. Instead, students learn advanced math by talking, drawing pictures, playing with beach balls – and knitting.

Hammock Time + Molly Socks
Susan B. Anderson (noreply@blogger.com),
Hi, Knitters, I hope you are all doing well and that your knitting has been satisfying this summer so far. Yesterday I spent some time in the backyard hammock. I grabbed my favorite book from childhood, Mandy by Julie Edwards who is actually the great actress/singer Julie Andrews. As a child this b…

British Wool Show 2018
Nadia (noreply@blogger.com),
Image: British Wool Show Get out your diaries! The British Wool Show is coming to York again this August. Supporting the Campaign for Wool that champions British wool, the show offers a sheep shearing demo, vendors selling all manner of woolly things for everyone, and a lot of wool for spinning, fe…

Sleepy Summer + a giveaway!
Susan B. Anderson (noreply@blogger.com),
Hi, Knitters, How are you? It's been a little while. I hope you are having an excellent summer so far. June flew by as expected and it was a month full of family and a bustling house around here. Today happens to be my 29th wedding anniversary which seems impossible but time flies when you are havi…

Knitting: A Positive Addiction
Nadia (noreply@blogger.com),
When we think of addictions, we usually think of the kind that cause a wide range of problems and potentially destroy lives. But can there be such a thing as a positive addiction? Some psychologists think there is. In Psychology Today , Dr Mark D. Griffiths looks at knitting as a positive addiction…

Pattern Inspiration: Beach Days
Nadia (noreply@blogger.com),
There's no denying it, summer is here and I can't stop thinking about holidays at the seaside. While I won't get away until later summer or early autumn, there's no reason I can't enjoy looking at all things that remind me of the beach. So this week's pattern inspiration post comes as no surprise, …

Little Dino Pattern + Kits!
Susan B. Anderson (noreply@blogger.com),
Hi, Knitters, Last week I returned from nearly a week in Vermont and New Hampshire. I was teaching at the Wing and a Prayer Retreat, also known as the New England Fiber Arts Summit. It was a beautiful setting for the retreat actually taking place right on the farm. The food was delicious and locall…

Happy Worldwide Knit in Public Day!
Nadia (noreply@blogger.com),
Happy Worldwide Knit in Public Day, everyone! Knitty First Fall issue is out Whether you are actually out and about with your knitting today or at home, this is the perfect day to knit in company. Incidentally, this is also the day the latest Knitty magazine is out, so check out the new patterns ! …

Smaug Socks in Walcot Yarns Opus
Nadia (noreply@blogger.com),
Some time ago, I knitted a pair of Smaug socks that I absolutely loved. Sadly, I only got to wear them once or twice before the moths got to them and they couldn’t be saved. Even though I dislike knitting the same thing more than once, I knew I would give these socks another go. 2014 is far enough …

Episode 31 ~ Cabled Gigi & Yarn Giveaway!
Susan B. Anderson (noreply@blogger.com),
Hi, Knitters, I hope you are having a great long weekend here in America. We had a family cookout last night which was really fun. I love having all of my kids and their significant others around. There is always a lot of laughter and storytelling. And there is always a lot of good food! The hot we…

Going West Socks, Gigi Cardigan + more!
Susan B. Anderson (noreply@blogger.com),
Hi, Knitters, Well, I've been knitting up a storm lately. I've finished a couple of sweaters and a couple pairs of socks. It feels good to get some things done. I've also been sewing up a storm. I whipped up a dozen quilted placemats and a few quilted coasters. Most of these were for gifts but I he…

I Am a Planner Convert
Nadia (noreply@blogger.com),
I love my planner! Last Christmas I felt like I'd give a planner a try. In the past, I never saw the point in things like bullet journaling and elaborately decorated planners, especially for the sake of being more organised and saving time. I thought it was a serious waste of time (still do, really…

FO: Pixelated Pullover
Nadia (noreply@blogger.com),
It is done! At long last, after two years and nearly a complete reknit, I have cast off my Pixelated Pullover. It isn't perfect and far too fitted for my liking, but I am very proud to have managed a full-sized garment that I can actually wear. I even got to wear it for a full day before the Britis…

Branches & Buds Sweater Kits + Galiano Island Retreat
Susan B. Anderson (noreply@blogger.com),
Hi, Knitters, I hope you are all doing well. I have been traveling and teaching again, spring has finally hit big-time in Madison and we have restocked sweater kits over on Barrett Wool Co.! There's a lot going on. First, our very popular Branches & Buds Sweater Kits were just restocked last night …

Holiday Time means Knitting Time
Nadia (noreply@blogger.com),
I am back from very windy, very cold Brighton! Mark and I spent nearly a full week at the seaside to celebrate my 40 th (no idea how that happened). While I had no intention of taking any knitting along, the prospect of spending a 4-hour train journey with idle hands changed my mind. Believe it or …

Sweet Bee and Flower + Making No. 5 / Colors
Susan B. Anderson (noreply@blogger.com),
photo credit: carrie bostick hoge Hi, Knitters, I hope you are having a wonderful weekend. Spring has finally sprung here in Wisconsin. It is supposed to be 60 degrees today. It seems hard to believe and it will be hard to not feel like grabbing my winter coat when I'm heading out the door. I am lo…

Hen of the Woods Mittens
Susan B. Anderson (noreply@blogger.com),
Hi, Knitters, How are you doing today? We have a fresh covering of snow and we're supposed to get several more inches of snow today. Not great for mid-April but I think it will melt away quickly. Spring will come, it is inevitable. With the snowy, cold weather here to stay for a little longer, I ha…

Make! Craft Britain
Nadia (noreply@blogger.com),
Photo by Miguel Á. Padriñán Last night I got sucked into Make! Craft Britain , the 3-part BBC Four series all about crafting. Have you seen it? I noticed the trailers, but completely forgot about it all. If you've missed it, you can still catch up on iPlayer , and I heartily recommend it! You will …