There are a lot of hobbies out there, but knitting is just something kinda special. If you know, you know. And if you don’t… well, you’re probably wondering why someone is shouting “I finally frogged it!” or whispering sweet nothings to a skein of yarn in a craft store aisle. Yup. This is me. I've been there. More than once. But that’s part of what makes knitting so much fun. Somewhere between the yarn, needles, stitches, and slightly ridiculous vocabulary, we’ve created our

There’s a common idea that knitting is an expensive hobby. And honestly? It can be. Beautiful yarns, gorgeous fibers, hand-dyed skeins, fancy needles, and all the little accessories can add up quickly. And these days, with the cost of just about everything going up, many of us are feeling the pinch a little more than we used to. We still want those quiet moments with our knitting, the satisfaction of finishing a project, and the simple joy that comes from creating something w

Here I was in my own little world, working on my headbands and cowls, thinking blocking was optional. Then I finished my very first over-the-head sweater. And let me tell you… blocking is the shiz. Like, the kind of shiz that transforms your “kinda cute, slightly lumpy, is-this-even-wearable?”, project into a legit garment.

If you’ve got a maker friend who squeals over squishy yarn, or kids who want just one more craft before bedtime, this is the perfect DIY holiday ornament. It’s quick, inexpensive, forgiving, and adorable, basically everything a December craft should be. This little yarn ball ornament looks like it came straight out of a maker’s project bag. Complete with tiny faux knitting needles. It’s the kind of ornament that makes every yarn-lover’s tree feel just a little more… homey.

Like many knitters, I’ve been watching the t-shirt yarn trend pick up speed — especially with summer bags taking over social media and...