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What was I doing, again? - String Theory Yarn Co
Feb 7, 20222 min read
What was I doing, again?

by Meg Dedolph If you are the kind of person who casts on a project and then knits happily along until it’s finished before you pick your next project out, then this post is not for you. (May I ins...

Defeating the doldrums of January - String Theory Yarn Co
Jan 9, 20221 min read
Defeating the doldrums of January

By Meg Dedolph Meg tries to embrace winter by diving deeper into the happier side of the fiber arts.

When to throw in the towel - String Theory Yarn Co
Dec 16, 20212 min read
When to throw in the towel

by Meg DedolphWhen is it time to quit on a project? We'll share some ideas on letting go.

Defeating your UFOs - String Theory Yarn Co
Dec 9, 20212 min read
Defeating your UFOs

by Meg DedolphGot some unfinished projects taking up mental and physical space in your knitting basket? We offer a few suggestions for clearing the decks as the new year approaches.  

How to Wind Yarn into a Ball - String Theory Yarn Co
May 5, 20201 min read
How to Wind Yarn into a Ball

Winding your yarn into a ball can be a pleasing, meditative experience. As the yarn moves through your fingers, think about how you would describe it.

Stacked Stitches in Handspun Hope - String Theory Yarn Co
Apr 5, 20202 min read
Stacked Stitches in Handspun Hope

If you haven’t worked stacked stitches before, don’t be intimidated! I have a few tips, some from my experience and some from Xandy herself.

Five Tips for Teaching Kids to Knit - String Theory Yarn Co
Mar 18, 20203 min read
Five Tips for Teaching Kids to Knit

Knitting is great for kids. Not only does it reduce their stress, but it also teaches them focus, pattern recognition, and following directions. Here are five tips for successfully teaching kids to...

Three easy ways to attach a removable pompom - String Theory Yarn Co
Nov 22, 20191 min read
Three easy ways to attach a removable pompom

Pom Poms are all the rage these days. We have pompoms with ribbons, thread or snaps.

Marie Greene - Russian Grafting Tutorial - String Theory Yarn Co
Mar 22, 20192 min read
Marie Greene - Russian Grafting Tutorial

by Janet AvilaIn March 2019, Marie Greene was at String Theory to sign her new book and teach a couple of classes. We had a blast!Of course, I had to include Marie in our Women Making History serie...