Scrolling less and discovering more meaningful ways to spend time. Live, Learn, Create More November 30, 2022 How much time do you spend on social media each day and are there better, more meaningful things you could be doing with that time? The short answer is likely "too much" and "yes". We recently had an incident that left our home and my studio Knitter's Notebook
The Dreaded Curling Edge November 25, 2022 I do a lot of sampling and swatching at the beginning of the design process so I can avoid unwanted surprises as I develop my patterns/projects. Occasionally, an unexpected problem still pops up when I begin knitting and that's exactly what happened with my Poolhouse Poncho. This Knitter's Notebook
3 Ways to Wear a Crescent Shawl October 02, 2022 My Chasing Butterflies Shawl is off the blocking mats and before I offer three styling options, I'll admit that I LOVE blocking hand knit lace with lots of points. (No, I'm not being sarcastic.) It is so satisfying to soak lace then stretch and pin it Knitter's Notebook
Making Time for Making September 20, 2022 I like long, slow projects. They help me refresh my energy and creativity and help me just "make it" through the day. I've been thinking about it a lot as I reach the end of my Chasing Butterflies Shawl. Some long projects have repetitive elements that Knitter's Notebook
Textiles magically transform into something new as soon as they hit the water and dry. The Magic of Blocking September 14, 2022 When you're creating fabric, whether you're weaving, crocheting or knitting, your project really isn't finished until it's wet finished, or blocked. Textiles magically transform into something new as soon as they hit the water and dry. How much they change depends on Knitter's Notebook
Prolonged Sitting and Knitting: Reversing the Effects April 22, 2022 Article and photos by Diane Ghilardi - NASM Certified Personal Trainer, NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist, FAI Functional Aging Specialist, CETI Cancer Exercise Specialist, Certified in Training the Older Adult, TRX, Urban Poling Instructor, Balance and Fall Prevention Do you notice after a session of knitting, reading, or watching television that Knitter's Notebook
