by Cynthia de Steuben | May 22, 2023 | General Information
Dryer balls are a good alternative to using dryer sheets, which contain potentially harmful chemicals. These chemicals, such as Dipalmethyl hydroxyethylmmoinum methosulfate, can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions. Fragrances added to the sheets can also...
by Cynthia de Steuben | Apr 28, 2023 | General Information, Knitting
Buttons are a wonderful, and often necessary, addition to clothing. As a knitter, I am always looking for those special buttons to finish off my project. A large button on a felted purse or knitted hat can really make a statement. A line of colorful buttons is a fun...
by Cynthia de Steuben | Aug 12, 2022 | General Information, Knitting
Oh, the thrill of starting a new project! You have a new skein of yarn and have picked out a pattern that will be perfect. You are ready to cast on, right? Then you hear the little voice: “Did you get gauge?” What is gauge? Simply put, it is a measure of the...
by Cynthia de Steuben | Jan 26, 2021 | Knitting
After the Holiday Knitting rush, comes January. What do you knit in January? Something for yourself? Do you finish up WIP? Try a new skill? I usually don’t have a plan. I sometimes pick up a project started in early fall. Or I may abandon a project I started in...