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What to do when a knitter can't knit
May 22, 20242 min read
What to do when a knitter can't knit

by Meg DedolphSo what does a fiber arts fanatic do when life circumstances prevent her from taking up needles and yarn to relax? Well, I'll tell you.

When you make something, do you want people to be able to tell it’s handmade?
Mar 20, 20242 min read
When you make something, do you want people to be able to tell it’s handmade?

by Meg DedolphThere are definitely makers who say there’s a difference between “handmade” and “homemade.” One term - handmade - implies technique, skill, and craft in a way that “homemade” doesn’t.

5 Tips for Combining Yarns to Get a Marled Look
Mar 18, 20242 min read
5 Tips for Combining Yarns to Get a Marled Look

Since this year we will be celebrating our 20th anniversary, I've been thinking a bit about how things have changed.  For example, years ago, when I would suggest that customers might want to crea...

A knitter holds a piece of knitting in her left hand to fix a laddered stitch.
Feb 10, 20242 min read
Three new ways to fix knitting mistakes

by Meg DedolphThree ways to turn knitting mistakes into learning opportunities.

Two great books for fiber artsts
Jan 29, 20242 min read
Two great books for fiber artsts

by Meg DedolphIf you’re looking for a couple fiber-themed books to go with your latest work-in-progress, I’ve got two suggestions.  

Tips for Making Your Knitting Life Even More Fun
Jan 16, 20242 min read
Tips for Making Your Knitting Life Even More Fun

by Meg DedolphI’m not a big “resolution” person, but I did stop to think about a few changes I can make in my knitting life that will make the fiber arts even more fun for me.

On giving yourself space to learn
Nov 28, 20232 min read
On giving yourself space to learn

In which Meg Dedolph has an epiphany at the roller rink.

How I learned to love colorwork - Tips for Making Stranded Knitting Easier
Nov 11, 20234 min read
How I learned to love colorwork - Tips for Making Stranded Knitting Easier

by Meg DedolphTips for learning to love to knit with colors.

Surprise! Thrill yourself with the Box of Light
Sep 26, 20232 min read
Surprise! Thrill yourself with the Box of Light

Surprises are scarce in adulthood, but we have a solution - the Box of Light.