Life and Craft
Frog and Toad sparked my interest in knit toys, after years of being unsure of them. About 5 years into my knitting journey, my grandmother requested a knitted doll for Christmas. I tried my best and the doll was received well, but to my shock, I hadn’t enjoyed the creation process. There were a few […]
Have you ever heard of White Gum Wool, or WGW as it’s sometimes referred to? Any knitter can and will tell you how soft and lovely merino is, but one farm has taken it to the next level. Keep reading to learn more, or you can check out this video I made a few years […]
I taught myself how to knit over 10 years ago and I’ve made many mistakes and learned a lot over that time. You can read about how I got started here. Today, I will share my top 5 knitting tips to make your experience easier and more enjoyable. You can continue to use some of […]
In March, a new pattern appeared in my Instagram feed: Cloudbow. It was love at first sight. The image of this light, airy, blue and white striped peplum top filled my mind. I had to make it. Pattern and Yarn The pattern was featured in Issue 40 of Pom Pom Quarterly and the design is […]
I’d been pondering for a while what to write about as my first knitting/craft blog. I’ve got many ideas, but ultimately before I share any tips, ideas and recommendations, I thought I should probably tell you how I got started first. This is my knitting and craft origin story. Learning How To Knit: Attempt 1 […]