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Step By Step Tutorial: I-Cord Tab Cast On
My method for an I-Cord Tab Cast On is slightly different than the usual one that's recommended. I feel like this method is easier, but
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Oct 11, 2017


Step By Step Tutorial: Twisted Stitches
Twisted Stitches, Faux Cables, Honeycombs, Hexagons... All different terms for one of my favorite knitting techniques! This tutorial covers
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Oct 5, 2017


October Kit: Tagetes Shawlette!
Club Yumi's Tagetes Shawlette! This is the third and final installment in this year's Loving Local trio of kits. Named for Biota Yar
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Oct 3, 2017


Indigo Dyeing Party!
Hello, everyone! This week I wanted to share with you the fun I had while prepping my indigo samples for the Sindri Cowl Kits.
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Sep 29, 2017


Step By Step Tutorial: 2/2 Cables
Cables aren't hard! They look complicated, but you're really just knitting the stitches out of order. It's just knitting, with a twist....
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Sep 27, 2017

September Kit: The Sindri Cowl!
The September 2017 Pattern is for the Sindri Cowl! This kit features 200 yards of 2-ply, sport-weight alpaca yarn and includes an optional I
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Sep 13, 2017


What is a Fibershed?
Last Fall I was introduced to the Fibershed organization when I met Lydia and Maddy at a fiber fair in the Twin Cities area...
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Sep 5, 2017


Raising Happy Sheep at Lydia's Flock!
Meet Lydia Strand, farmer and shepherd at Lydia's Flock in Harris, MN. She's raising a flock of about 70 Registered Icelandic and Sh
Lydia Strand
Aug 25, 2017


Introducing Isolde & Butterscotch!
This month's kit from Club Yumi features lovely, local Icelandic Wool from Lydias Flock worked up into a matching hat & mitts colorw
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Aug 15, 2017


Club Yumi July Kit Reveal!
Coffee and knitting. Can it get much better? A custom colorway from the amazing ladies at Knit Circus doesn't hurt. The Tio Emilio Shawl
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Aug 1, 2017
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