Last week at this time I was struggling to stay awake after my flights from London to Philadelphia, and Philly back to Albany. Today, with jet lag a memory, four loads of clean laundry waiting to be folded on the spare bed, and our lilacs not yet ready to burst as these had already in … Continue reading Traveling knitter: Some fun UK crafty destinations
This is one I can't easily answer. I have absolutely no preference when it comes to fiber content, weight, color, pattern, brand, etc. I don't like scratchy yarn, I don't care for linen, but when it comes to choosing a favorite, I couldn't really settle on anything in particular. That being said, I appreciate certain … Continue reading Naknicromo day 25: Favorite yarn to work with?
Up until very recently (as in, since doing this Naknicromo exercise), the answer has been "more." But after sharing my stash a week ago, I realized that I need to come up with a formula for paring down my yarn collection. I have both yarn with specific projects in mind, and random yarn I've bought … Continue reading Naknicromo day 19: More yarn? Or less?
Today's a good day to start a new blog. I've abandoned two others. I never knew exactly what my niche should be. All the blog experts say you've got to have a niche, be an expert in some area, provide some expertise no one else can, develop your brand, etc. None of that ever worked … Continue reading Getting started
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At the nexus of art and craft
Unlocking the secrets of the universe, one knitting project at a time
knitting, crochet, other string tricks, and forays into other creative endeavors
A blog about Knitting, Cross Stitch, Crochet and Lace Making
Welcome to my blog. I live, knit and craft near the Northumbrian Coast (but not too near - the waves won't be splashing my knitting!).There's a story in every stitch. I thought I'd blog about it...
Traversing the world of knitting, crochet, and yarn
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For the Love of Making Your Own
