Nightshades: What Shade Are You?
In October 2018, Harrisville, a family mill in a historic New Hampshire town, released a revolutionary new yarn: Nightshades.
Adam's Baby Hat Revisited
I'm revisiting old patterns and making them in new yarns. This one holds a very special place in my heart because it was designed by my son Adam when he was ten years old.
Hot Right Now - March 2020
Every month Michelle searches Ravelry for the "hottest" patterns and picks out her favorite yarns to make them.
Hot Right Now - February Edition
Every month Michelle searches Ravelry for the "hottest" projects and picks her favorite yarn for each.
Hot Right Now - January 2020
Every month Michelle searches through Ravelry to find the "hottest" projects and then picks here favorite yarns to make them.
Happy (all the) Holidays - Favorite Patterns for Knitted Wit
I just loved participating in Knitted Wit's Sassy Holiday series last year. We've celebrated National Sandwich Day, April Fools, Indigenous People's Day and more.
Calmer, Happier, More Productive: How Knitting Improves Your Health
Part of knitting’s capacity to reduce stress comes from the focus it requires. Because it requires knitters to pay attention to their work (more or less, depending on the project), it can redirect attention from pain, stress, or fatigue. Just focusing on something positive can reduce feelings of anxiety and depression, too.
Lori Versaci knitwear designer
In the fall of 2015 Lori Versaci taught a class at String Theory. She changed the way I thought about swatching forever. We've been in contact ever since and someday I'll convince her to make the trip again. Until then, I'm grateful that she agreed to answer a few questions.
Christy Becker, knitwear designer
Christy Becker is a talented designer, a regular Thursday afternoon knitter, and a HUGE supporter of String Theory.
Sarah Keller, knitwear designer
One of the things that I value the most about my String Theory years is the friendships that I've developed.
