The James River Yarn Crawl is a self-guided tour of six knit shops located in Virginia. Shops in Ashland, Midlothian, Williamsburg, and Virginia Beach are all participating in the special event. Each shop is hosting special events, giveaways, and extended…
Knitting is a form of meditation for me. There is something about the click of the needles that I find incredibly therapeutic and relaxing. I’ve spent a lot of time behind my needles working to increase my skill and complete…
I loved Downton Abbey, and I can’t wait to see the movie later this year. I’m loving this Downton Abbey inspired shawl my mom made me using Miss Babs yarn. Marinade Designs published the pattern a few years ago…
Last week, I shared the knitted unicorn I made for my niece. In addition to the unicorn, I also whipped up this infant New York Yankee hat. I know lots of parents who adore sports teams but have difficulty finding infant…
Over a year ago, Jerad visited Yarn Matters with me and picked out the yarn for this project based on its color and texture. I didn’t start working on this men’s knit hat and scarf set until late fall and…
A dear friend was expecting a baby boy a few years back, and I couldn’t resist making this infant turkey hat for her little one. The pattern was easy to follow and was my first attempt at using double pointed…
My great aunt and mother taught me the basics of knitting as a child. However, I never took up the hobby until I broke my hip in 2016. Six months of bed rest requires one to pick up a hobby…