Studio Snapshots | Drying, Caking and Blossoming April 26, 2024 A behind the scenes peek at what's happening in our knitting and weaving studio. This, my friends, is how I get picture-perfect hand knit socks before the official photo-shoot. Rather than laying them flat to dry, which makes creases down the center of the front of Studio Snapshots
Why are pattern gauge and dimensions given for blocked fabric? April 19, 2024 I received an interesting message after my video about The Importance of Swatching Your Knits. ❔I never knew pattern gauge was the gauge after blocking. That’s confusing. Why don't patterns have two gauges, one during knitting and one after blocking? -Tammi H. Before I answer, let me Knitter's Notebook
The Truth About Left-Handed Knitting April 05, 2024 I am intimately familiar with the challenges left-handers face. For approximately 10% of the population, simple tasks like using scissors, writing on a whiteboard, or even using powered hand-tools requires more care and attention than it should. When it comes to yarn crafts, lefties are challenged as soon Knitter's Notebook
Studio Snapshots | Spring, Strings and Sewing Things March 29, 2024 A behind the scenes peek at what's happening in our knitting and weaving studio. In the garden I know that winter is finally coming to a close when the daffodils begin to pop up in my flower beds. That sunny yellow always cheers me up, even on the Studio Snapshots
Why did you start making videos on YouTube? March 22, 2024 I was recently asked two questions that kind of go hand-in-hand. ❓I keep forgetting things I already know, such as a particular cast on. I continually have to go back to check directions. Is there any way to keep the directions handy? - Cathy Lewis❓Why did you start Knitter's Notebook
I always get gauge ;) March 08, 2024 If I had a nickel for every time someone told me "I don't swatch because I always get gauge!" I'd have a lot of nickels. Although I don't necessarily think knitters who say this are intentionally lying, I am highly skeptical about Knitter's Notebook
