How to Reuse Frogged Yarn September 17, 2025 Even experienced knitters can have projects go horribly wrong and end up frogging (rip-it, rip-it, rip-it out) a substantial amount of yarn. I'm not talking about a scarf or a sock. I'm talking about frogging an entire sweater. Yep, I frogged an entire sweater. I knew Knitter's Notebook
Ready, Set, Go Socks + A Course in Casting On September 07, 2025 Knitters often ask me, "What's the best pattern for learning how to knit socks?". Originally, I didn't have a good answer. However, when I started teaching sock knitting, an opportunity presented itself to design a sock pattern that would be appropriate for both new Pattern Directory
WIP | Learning and Letting Go August 25, 2025 If there's one thing I could tell every new knitter, weaver and crafter, it would be that some projects end up being done for the sake of learning and will never become a beautiful or even usable finished project. Whether you are a new or experienced craftsperson, some Weaver's Notebook
3 Knit + Learn Bundles for a colorful end of summer August 22, 2025 Even though it's still a scorcher outside (at least where we are), seeing the kids head back to school makes me long for autumn. With mindfulness of the prevailing heat and humidity and anticipation of the changing fall colors I've put together a trio of knit Pattern Directory
Our favorite pad for handwoven area rugs August 11, 2025 Our home may not have quite as many handwoven rugs as the average Finnish home, but it's getting close. There are rag rugs by the front and back doors, in the bathroom, in my studio and in the hallway. Because the rugs are reversible and don't Weaver's Notebook
Line Drawing Socks August 04, 2025 The school bell is about to ring in a new year of learning and the kids shouldn't be the only ones having fun. If you've ever wanted to learn how to knit top-down socks or an afterthought heel, here's your primer. Originally designed as Pattern Directory
