by Cynthia de Steuben | Jan 30, 2025 | Knitting
Anyone who knits or crochets will inevitably end up with small amounts of yarn leftover from projects. We all have that basket, box or bag full of little balls of yarn because we can’t throw them away, it is perfectly good yarn. But what do we do with them? So, dive...
by Cynthia de Steuben | Oct 17, 2024 | Knitting
Knitting is about fiber, yarn, texture, and color. Working with colorful yarns can be exciting and yield a personalized garment, accessory or something for your home. How do you choose colors to be sure your end product is successful? It can be a gut decision (I love...
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...
